Rear struts on QX56

[dprocket]

Good morning everyone. Lots of useful info on this site. I've monitored for a while, but only now have registered when I need to ask a question.

I have a 2011 QX56 AWD. I noticed a week ago that the rear passenger side is sagging. I have been doing some reading on the air suspension. I removed the read right wheel/tire to look at the strut. Swapping out this strut (both sides) seems very straightforward, and within my capabilities. However, If it's anything more (dealing with the air compressor, etc) I'm not sure I want to tackle the project.

I"m also not quickly finding stock of a replacement strut. Here are two pictures of the strut. Any ideas on how to tell if it is only a strut failure?

Also, where can I get a replacement. The replacements struts I find at auto repair stores like Advanced/O Reilly and on Amazon don't seem to have the air-valve inlet and don't look exactly like this..

 

[primov8]

That’s because the local auto parts stores don’t sell these specific air leveling shocks.
Take the part # 56210-1LA8A and browse online or your local Nissan/Infiniti parts dept.

 

[dprocket]

That’s because the local auto parts stores don’t sell these specific air leveling shocks.
Take the part # 56210-1LA8A and browse online or your local Nissan/Infiniti parts dept.

Is there a way to easily tell if just the strut is bad?

 

[primov8]

With a soap+water solution, spray right at the hose connection because the O-rings inside the shock can go bad. Since you're saying its only the passenger side that is sagging, also spray the entire body of the shock and air lines to rule out any leaks.

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[dprocket]

With a soap+water solution, spray right at the hose connection because the O-rings inside the shock can go bad. Since you're saying its only the passenger side that is sagging, also spray the entire body of the shock and air lines to rule out any leaks.

Ok, so if no air bubbles/leaks, it would indicate just a bad strut?

Also, does the compressor run when the key is turned? So, I need to spray the solution while the QX is running?

 

[primov8]

With the truck idling, the compressor will run to inflate the bag(s) if the air leveling system detects a ride height below specs.