W220 air suspension-is there a retrofit?

[lizem100]

W220, 2001 S430
rear driver side shock down after very cold waether. Pumped up after driving. no code shown.
Air susp can be expensive. Is there a good retro fit to change to normal shocks? Many Range Rovers have been changed?

[mbdoc]

There are all kinds of that type of aftermarket "stuff" available.

[lizem100]

Sir
What is your advice in this matter? Is OEM better? There is Arnott industries which claims their shocks have an upgraded design. Rover retrofits also has them.
I suppose there are shocks that bypass the air suspension altogether.
Please share your knowledge on value/ride quality.
Does the repair require dealer level skills or could a solid independant mechanic do it?
Thank you

[Aquaticedge]

with a specialized suspension, I'd have someone who knows what they are doing work on it, a nice independent Mbz shop or if your confident enough and have the tools, a DIY project

[mbdoc]

My advice is to keep the suspension original.

There are "good" quality REMAN air shocks available, or if you have unlimited $$ go with new ones.

[RichardBergis]

Originally Posted by lizem100

Is there a good retro fit to change to normal shocks?

Nope.