I've got a 2016 L&C Estate and apparently need to replace the front shocks.  Lots of rattling and clanking so I'm believing what I'm told.

 

I'm struggling to believe that an OEM part is the only option at £300+ for each shock and then the fitting and other bits.  I'm told there isn't an aftermarket option that's compatible with the adaptive suspension you get on the L&C models. 

 

Is anyone experienced/knowledgable in this area who could give me advice.  I'd plan to use my local independent garage whatever I choose to do.

 

Many thanks

 

I believe the L&K adaptive suspension you’re talking of is just DCC (I might be wrong though) if I’m not there’s aftermarket units available.

 

Theres a thread below where someone is asking about Monroe but I believe Bilstein do one too.

 

If it was my car I’d probably stick to OEM if the suspension parts have lasted a lot of miles, if your 2016 has only done like 50k miles then I wouldn’t go with OEM again. 
 

Aftermarket can be cheaper and better but if it’s no better than you might be paying twice and false economy

There are following options:

- Original, which is also Monroe and they are twice cheaper than Original.
- Nagengast regenerating of shock absorbers.
- Bilstein B4 Damptronic which costs as original or B6 Damptronic which are out of stock.
- Borsehung with 5 years guarantee and Maxgear. For those last two I never heard.
- There is also some Aerosus, but I read they are some Chinesse stuff.

- And KW of course, but those are really expensive.

So, plenty of options  

Cheap DCC shocks in this thread from earlier in the week:

Monroe Shocks