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BWI struts
Getting close to needing new struts and was going to get the BWI units but have heard some concerns about the quality, i was sure i read that they were still made in the UK but others said they are made in china now.
16th Sep 2022 2:29 am
Disco_Mikey
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I just bought BWI front struts from a well known supplier. I've had to ask the supplier to verify that the struts are BWI, because there are no markings whatsoever. No stickers, no stamped numbers, even the box has no identification. Is this how they are normally supplied DM?Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
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16th Sep 2022 7:34 am
aja4x4
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I know a couple of suppliers that get genuine parts in plain boxes, Bearmach was one of them.Andrew
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Not any more.... Bearmach went bust last week I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
16th Sep 2022 10:04 am
loanrangie
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Disco_Mikey wrote:
BWI are OEM
Doesn't mean that they are still good, you had any issues with them ?
17th Sep 2022 12:21 am
loanrangie
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rrhool wrote:
I just bought BWI front struts from a well known supplier. I've had to ask the supplier to verify that the struts are BWI, because there are no markings whatsoever. No stickers, no stamped numbers, even the box has no identification. Is this how they are normally supplied DM?
I find that strange since legally they are obligated to show country of manufacture at least on the outer packaging.
17th Sep 2022 12:22 am
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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loanrangie wrote:
Disco_Mikey wrote:
BWI are OEM
Doesn't mean that they are still good, you had any issues with them ?
They have the LR logo stamped into them at manufacture, then buffed offMy D3 Build Thread
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Fair enough, don't know anyone down here that's fitted them so the're off the list
18th Sep 2022 6:36 am
rrhool
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New BWI air springs
Fitted today
No noticeable difference in damping when driving, seems the old dampers were fine at 155k miles!Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
18th Sep 2022 5:22 pm
Yankee_Rover
Member Since: 02 Jun 2021
Location: Seattle
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What are the part numbers for the BWI? I’d like to find a supplier in North America. Everyone here uses Arnott, but I’ve heard conflicting info about their quality —especially lately.2008 LR3 HSE, 4.4L V8
26th Sep 2022 2:48 am
loanrangie
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