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July 2022 Product Roundup

Arnott is proud to introduce five new automotive air suspension parts to its lineup. This month, we have released new air shocks for Infiniti and Nissan, coil spring conversion kits for Cadillac and Land Rover, and coil-over struts for Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz.

New Air Shocks

AS-3285 is Arnott’s new replacement rear air shock for 2011-2020 Infiniti QX56 and QX80 (Z62 Chassis) models and 2017-2020 Nissan Armada (Y62 Chassis) models. This universal damper can fit either the rear right or rear left of the vehicle. It is designed and assembled in the USA with a multi-ply air sleeve, long-lasting O-rings and bump stop, and heavy-duty crimping rings.

Arnott Air Shock: AS-3285
AS-3285

New Coil Spring Conversion Kits

C-3426 for the 2013-2018 Cadillac XTS (Epsilon II) and C-3544 for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport (L320 Chassis) are the latest addition to the Arnott product line that allows you to convert your vehicle’s original air suspension system to the more traditional coil spring suspension while still maintaining OE performance. Our coil conversion kits, also known as delete kits, are easy to install. They are engineered to eliminate the need for welding or modifying the vehicle, and the coil springs and struts come preassembled. Both conversion kits include Arnott’s patented EBM (Electronic Bypass Module) designed to turn off the dashboard air suspension warning lights.

Arnott Coil Spring Conversion Kit: C-3426
SK-3393
Arnott Coil Spring Conversion Kit: C-3544
SK-3889

New Coil-Over Struts

Last on the list are Arnott’s new front right or left coil-over struts built for 2013-2017 Cadillac XTS (Epsilon II) models (SK-3393) and 2008-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204 w/o 4MATIC or AMG) models (SK-3889). These loaded struts have been designed with custom-valved dampers and tested to mimic the OE shock performance, including stability, handling, control and comfort. We recommend replacing these struts in pairs.

SK-3393
SK-3889

The Arnott Minute: Replacing Parts in Pairs

Wear & Tear

An air suspension system is made up of multiple components that work in tandem to offer the best ride possible. The main component, air springs and air struts, are built with rubber air sleeves.

Since rubber is a natural product, it can wear out simply due to normal wear and tear. Over time, rubber can dry rot and small cracks can form where the sleeve rolls and bends along the rolling piston. These cracks allow air to leak out of the air suspension system causing it to run inefficiently and increasing safety concerns.

External conditions such as climate, road conditions, and abrasion from constant dirt and road debris can affect an air suspension component’s functionality and lifespan. For example, colder temperatures stiffen the rubber while hotter temperatures will dry it out faster. Both conditions can act as a catalyst to burst an already worn air sleeve.

Quality Makes a Difference

Top-tier components including rubber, crimping rings, O-rings, and piston material make up the overall composition of an air spring.

While some inexpensive air springs may look identical to the original part, there are major differences. Inferior rubber, lower grade components, and consolidated piston design can result in lower burst pressure, fitment difficulty, reduced damping comfort, and increased noise, vibration, and driving harshness.

Arnott’s goal is to engineer and build long-lasting products. We use the highest quality parts, including Continental ContiTech rubber sleeves and Tier 1 components for our air springs and struts.

Replacing Parts

Examine air sleeves during your vehicle’s inspection. Replace them to avoid larger or new cracks from developing. Typically, a high-quality air spring should be replaced every six to ten years.

When an air spring or strut has reached the end of its lifespan, replacing in pairs is highly recommended. Suspension components on both sides of the vehicle have likely experienced the same external conditions. Therefore, the components will have had similar wear and tear. It is highly probable that the functioning air spring or strut will soon have comparable issues if not replaced at the same time as the one that failed.

Damping efficiency is another reason to replace in pairs. If only one side of the axle has a new air spring or strut installed, there will be a substantial difference in the vehicle’s damping efficiency. It will impair the ride, handling, and stability, leading to unpredictable, possibly dangerous, driving behavior and situations.

Although it is not mandatory, Arnott highly recommends replacing air springs or struts in pairs. Doing so will ensure a safe, comfortable ride as well as prevent another trip to the mechanic.

This information is provided to you by Arnott – Air Suspension Products. With more than 30 years of experience in engineering, designing, and manufacturing high quality air suspension components for the aftermarket, Arnott is the technical expert when it comes to air suspension systems. Arnott’s products are produced with high-quality, OE components offering exact form, fit and function. Each product is extensively tested in our American and European facilities and custom-tuned to suit the specific vehicle make and model before being produced.

Arnott® Celebrates 30 Years of Leadership and Innovation in Aftermarket Air Suspension Products

LAS VEGAS – Nov. 5, 2019 – Arnott, the industry leader in aftermarket air suspension products, is celebrating 30 years of business. Founded by the Arnott family in Punta Gorda, Florida, Arnott has always focused on ensuring customer satisfaction by manufacturing high-quality products and improving the air suspension product category.

After his son Adam displayed an aptitude for fixing a leaking air spring on the family car, Donald Arnott quickly recognized that there was a market for affordable solutions that addressed common failure points in air suspension technology. Adam and Donald formed Arnott Air Suspension Products and began manufacturing and selling air suspension components throughout Florida. In the 30 years since, Arnott has grown into a global company, with over 350 SKUs for more than 800 applications, and occupies a 20-acre manufacturing facility and research & development center in Merritt Island, Florida.

“For three decades, Arnott has demonstrated a commitment to developing exceptional air suspension technology and earning the trust of distributors, installers and end users,” said Arnott CEO Joe Santangelo. “Arnott’s long list of innovations and patents has cemented its position as a global leader in aftermarket air suspension replacement solutions.”

Arnott’s manufacturing approach has always been grounded in a desire to drive innovations that improve air suspension parts. The company operates a 60,000 -square-foot research & development facility in Florida that features state-of-the-art test equipment, 3D printers, a dedicated CNC machine center and multiple lifts. Using a fleet of test vehicles, products are road tested for thousands of miles to ensure that they can perform as close to the OE as possible. Arnott is dedicated to producing quality products that are designed, tested and built to last.

With Arnott, customers have the benefit of choice when repairing or replacing an air suspension system. Customers can choose from remanufactured air struts, which maintain OE damping functionality, or one of Arnott’s aftermarket new products such as replacement air springs, shocks, air suspension compressors, or coil spring conversion kits. Whether it is a new or remanufactured product, Arnott combines sophisticated research & development practices with premium tier-one components to provide OE quality– without the OE price.

For more information on the company’s history and extensive line of affordable, high-quality, air suspension replacement products now available for more than 800 automotive and motorcycle applications, visit www.arnottindustries.com.

Arnott® Introduces New Premium Air Suspension Struts for 2016-2018 Tesla

• Arnott has launched a new aftermarket front strut for the 2016-2018 Tesla Model S
• The new strut is the first part for Tesla to be released by Arnott
• The product is engineered and assembled in the U.S. with an Eibach damper and a multi-ply ContiTech air sleeve

Arnott, the industry leader in aftermarket air suspension products, has introduced a new, premium air suspension strut for the front of the 2016-2018 Tesla Model S w/AWD. The new strut is the first part for a Tesla model to be released by Arnott.

The Arnott-engineered AS-3380 features a premium Eibach® damper precisely tuned to ride like the OE. The Tesla strut is designed, tested and assembled in the U.S. with Tier 1 components including a multi-ply ContiTech air sleeve, long-lasting O-rings and bump stop, heavy-duty crimping rings and a CNC-machined top mount made from aircraft-quality aluminum.

The premium product maintains the auto-leveling functionality of the Tesla Model S, which includes lowering the vehicle using air suspension at higher speeds to be more aerodynamic. The universal strut, which fits both the left or right side of the vehicle, is backed by Arnott’s industry-leading warranty.

New Premium Air Suspension Strut Available for 2007-2012 Mercedes-Benz® GL-Class and 2006-2011 ML-Class

Arnott® has released a new premium air suspension strut to replace a failed OE or off-shore strut on a 2007-2012 Mercedes-Benz® GL-Class and 2006-2011 ML-Class.

replace failing mercedes gl class front strut won't hold air low corner

• Arnott’s strut features a premium Eibach damper tuned for an OE-like ride and a cross-hatch, multi-ply ContiTech air sleeve
• Strut is designed, assembled and tested in the U.S.

Arnott, the industry leader in aftermarket air suspension products for Mercedes-Benz, has introduced a new premium air suspension strut for the front left or right side of the 2007-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV w/AIRMATIC and Active Damping System (ADS) and 2006-2011 ML-Class SUV w/AIRMATIC, excluding AMG models.

Arnott’s new, not remanufactured, Mercedes-Benz strut, AS-3088, features a premium Eibach® damper tuned to provide an OE-like ride. The strut is assembled in the U.S. with Tier 1 components including a new multi-ply, cross-hatch air sleeve from ContiTech with a steel top mount, O-rings, bump stop, heavy-duty crimping rings, and a 4mm air line fitting. The new strut does not require a core deposit or handling and is backed by Arnott’s industry-leading warranty.

For more information on the company’s extensive line of affordable, high-quality air suspension products for more than 800 automotive and motorcycle applications, including the widest selection of replacement air suspension products for Mercedes-Benz vehicles – visit www.arnottindustries.com.

New Premium Coil Spring Conversion Kit for 2007-2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Now Available

• Arnott’s new conversion kit features Eibach monotube shock absorbers
• Premium conversion kit includes CNC-machined aluminum seats and powder-coated steel coil springs
• Arnott’s kit is engineered in the U.S. and pre-assembled for easy installation

delete and replace mercedes W221 S-Class air suspension with steel coil spring conversion kit

Arnott has introduced a new steel coil spring conversion kit for the 2007-2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221 Chassis) with AIRMATIC and ADS and without 4MATIC.

Arnott’s Mercedes-Benz conversion kit, C-3271, features premium Eibach® front and rear monotube sport shock absorbers custom valved by Arnott to provide OE-like comfort and handling. The conversion kit also features CNC-machined aluminum seats and powder-coated steel coil springs. The kit is engineered in the U.S. and is pre-assembled at Arnott’s Florida factory for easy installation.

The kit includes Arnott’s patented Electronic Bypass Module (U.S. Pat. No. 9,329,917) to eliminate suspension-related dash panel error messages. The aftermarket Mercedes conversion kit is backed by Arnott’s industry-leading warranty.

For more information on the company’s extensive line of affordable, high-quality air suspension replacement products for Mercedes-Benz click here.

New Premium Air Suspension Struts for 2004-2010 Audi A8 Now Available

• Arnott has launched new aftermarket rear struts for the 2004-2010 Audi A8
• New Arnott-engineered struts feature premium Eibach monotube dampers precisely valved for an OE-like ride
• Struts are engineered and assembled in the U.S. and are pre-assembled for easy installation

Arnott, the industry leader in aftermarket air suspension products for Audi, has introduced new premium aftermarket air suspension struts for the rear of the 2004-2010 Audi A8 (D3 Chassis) without sport suspension.

The Arnott-engineered struts, AS-3031 (Rear Left) and AS-3030 (Rear Right), feature premium Eibach® monotube dampers precisely valved to provide OE-like ride comfort and handling. The pre-assembled struts are designed and tested in the U.S. with Tier 1 components including O-rings, bump stop, heavy-duty crimping rings, new air line fitting, connector valve and a cross-axis, multi-ply air sleeve.

The aftermarket struts are protected by an aluminum can and dust cover to provide a long service life and are backed by Arnott’s industry-leading warranty.

For more information on the company’s extensive line of affordable, high-quality air suspension products for more than 150 automotive and motorcycle applications including Audi A8, visit www.arnottindustries.com.

Replace Failing Front Porsche Cayenne Air Struts with Arnott Designed New Struts

Arnott® has introduced new, Arnott designed, premium front air struts to replace failing 2011-2017 Porsche Cayenne OE air suspension struts.

• Arnott has launched new aftermarket front right and left side struts for the 2011-2017 Porsche Cayenne
• Arnott struts feature custom-tuned, premium Eibach monotube dampers valved for an OE-like ride and cross-axis, multi-ply ContiTech air sleeves
• Struts are designed, assembled and tested in the U.S.

Arnott, the industry leader in aftermarket air suspension products for Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen, has introduced new premium aftermarket air suspension struts for the front right and left sides of the 2011-2017 Porsche Cayenne (92A Chassis).

remove and replace porsche cayenne front air strut with arnott new air strut featuring eibach damper

The Arnott-engineered struts, AS-3235 and AS-3236, feature premium Eibach® monotube dampers that are precisely tuned to provide OE-like ride comfort and handling. The new struts are designed, tested and assembled in the U.S. with Tier 1 components including a cross-axis, multi-ply ContiTech air sleeve, long-lasting O-rings, polyurethane bump stop, heavy-duty crimping rings, new air line fitting and check valve.

The Arnott aftermarket struts are protected by an aluminum can and dust cover to provide a long service life and are backed by Arnott’s industry-leading warranty. As with all Arnott products, a detailed installation manual on how to remove and replace a bad Porsche Cayenne OE front strut is available.

For more information on the company’s extensive line of affordable, high-quality air suspension replacement products for Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen, visit www.arnottindustries.com.

Replace Leaking Rear Volvo SPA Platform Air Spring with Arnott® A-3307

• Arnott’s new air spring features a cross-axis, multi-ply, ContiTech air sleeve
• Arnott’s air spring is assembled with heavy-duty crimp rings, high-impact resin top and piston, a dust cover and a new 6mm air line fitting
• Arnott’s rear air spring is designed, assembled and tested in the U.S.

Arnott, the industry leader in aftermarket air suspension products, has introduced a new rear aftermarket air spring for Volvo SPA platform models equipped with optional electronically controlled air suspension including the 2016-2019 XC90, 2018-2019 XC60 and the 2017-2019 V90 Cross Country, excluding hybrid models.

replace repair a failing leaking rear volvo air spring

Arnott’s new rear air spring, A-3307, for the Volvo SPA platform models features a cross-corded, multi-ply, ContiTech air sleeve engineered for extended service life. The air spring is assembled with Tier 1 components including heavy-duty crimp rings, high-impact resin top and piston, a dust cover and a new 6mm air line fitting for a fast installation. The universal air spring fits the left or right side of the vehicle.

The Arnott Volvo air spring is designed, assembled and tested in the U.S. and is backed by Arnott’s industry-leading warranty.

For more information on the company’s extensive line of affordable, high-quality air suspension products for more than 150 automotive and motorcycle applications, visit www.arnottindustries.com.

Arnott® Introduces New Rear Air Spring for the 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS

Arnott® Introduces New Rear Air Spring for the 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS

• Arnott’s new air spring features a cross-axis, multi-ply Firestone air sleeve
• Arnott’s air spring is assembled with heavy-duty crimp rings, high-impact resin top and piston and a new 4mm air line fitting
• Arnott’s rear air spring is designed, assembled and tested in the U.S.

Arnott, the industry leader in aftermarket air suspension products for Cadillac, has introduced a new rear aftermarket air spring for the 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS (Epsilon II) with Automatic Level Control and with or without All Wheel Drive.

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Arnott’s new rear air spring, A-3233, for the 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS features a cross-axis, multi-ply, Firestone air sleeve engineered for extended service life. The air springs are assembled with Tier 1 components including heavy-duty crimping rings, high-impact resin top and piston and a new 4mm air line fitting for a fast installation. The universal air spring fits the left or right side of the vehicle.

The Arnott Cadillac air spring is designed, assembled and tested in the U.S. and is backed by Arnott’s industry-leading warranty.

For more information on the company’s extensive line of affordable, high-quality air suspension products for automotive and motorcycle applications including the most extensive aftermarket air suspension support for Cadillac vehicles , visit www.arnottindustries.com.