That doesn't surprise me in the slightest. LSD also lists Stabilus air strut parts on their website which are the OEM for the factory parts. I'd almost bet money they're exactly the same minus the blue AM printing directly on the tubes.

 

Tbh..wouldn’t mind a little more lift on the tailgate…mine is a fingernail breaking lift..although it stays no probs..

 

I reached out to LDS for actual door strut specs

Here are the specs for these lifts. PM3520DExtended Length A [in]: 10.24Compressed Length B [in]: 6.61Stroke C [in]: 3.63LBS in Force: 103 LBSShaft Connection: Ball Socket U Band (Nylon)=10mm=3/8"=.39"Body Connection: Ball Socket U Band (Nylon)=10mm=3/8"=.39"SKU: PM3520D-W PM3777= 56 lbsExtended Length A [in]: 10.24Shaft Connection: Ball Socket U Band (Nylon)=10mm=3/8"=.39"Body Connection: Ball Socket U Band (Nylon)=10mm=3/8"=.39"LBS in Force: 56 LBSSKU: PM3777-W Have a wonderful day!======================Lift Supports Depot Customer Service(866) 969-5438

 

When I replaced the struts on the doors and trunk a few years back, I do not recall the prices for OEM being that costly. Unless this has changed, why bother going aftermarket?

 

I'm with you there, Mark. I replaced my trunk struts with the LSD stainless at a time when it was hard to get them. Recently I did the the door struts with the factory parts and while they were 3-4x the cost of aftermarket, they still weren't that bad. Some owners want to minimize the maintenance cost at all costs and sometimes parts can be hard to find. It's a personal decision.

 

I'm trying to improve on the OEM...as I've looked into this, the after market ones for my doors I ordered appear to have a higher weigh/lift capacity...

besides who wants to pay bespoke Aston Martin prices for the same parts...AML cars are loaded with the same parts used in Ford, Volvo, etc... at a significant cost savings than AML prices

 

Are those parts for a first gen Vantage? The numbers come back for a DB9.

 

I think they are the same. I ordered them so when they get here and install ill let folks know the result

 

Just a quick FYI. According to Redpants the Vantage and DB9 use the same door strut.