This looks to good to be true at the price of $379.00. Anyone have any experience installing this suspension compressor?

Arnott Air Suspension Compressor
Dunlop OES Air Suspension Compressor - 05-14 LR Discovery LR3

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dunlop-OES-...NZwmlJ&vxp=mtr

 

No bracket, no cover, too good to be true.

 

Keep in mind that when you get the compressor, there is also a cover that should be considered to keep the elements from wires, hoses, etc. They don't mention that. I ordered mine from Lucky 8, but it had no instructions, just two plastic pieces, and 3 screws. Somehow, I'm supposed to figure it out!
In addition, if you offroad your LR3, you'll need another protective metal cover, because the unit actually sits below the level of the frame rail...

 

The full compressor kit that we sell comes with all instructions needed. You didn't order that, you ordered your compressor from Arnott, and upon realizing it wasn't a real kit, you called and ordered the covers from us, which are only available genuine. Land Rover does not include instructions with their parts, so I am sorry we didn't provide you with any.

 

This kit from us gets you everything

https://www.lucky8llc.com/products/l...compressor-kit

 

To set the story straight, here's what happened:

I took my LR3 HSE to an indie shop that services all British makes. I had them install the compressor. We've had very good luck with him in the past. In fact, he has discouraged me from going too far in trying to attend to every nit-picky thing that could have cost a lot more $$$.
When I looked at the truck at home, I was concerned that the unit's bracket bolts actually protrude below the frame rail of the truck. I expressed my concern with my indie shop owner. He didn't seem aware that this compressor, although an upgrade from the original, does require a cover. He said this is what Arnott sent, and Arnott would stand by it (I am seriously considering another Rover-specific shop for future needs).
I even called Arnott, and the rep mentioned nothing about a cover or any rugged shield that could protect it from objects in an off-road environment; just some BS about how their engineers thought it is sound in design and application. (Arnott, really?!).
Imagine my surprise that this is what is accepted for a vehicle known for its off-road capabilities! I could only conclude that this vehicle is only used by soccer moms for trips to the local mall!
I still wasn't satisfied, so I did some research on the forum (Thanks to all that helped!). That led me to find out about the cover, AND additional hardware to protect the compressor from impacts. This is what led me to order the cover from Lucky 8. They sold me the cover, but they didn't know how clueless I was about the relationship of the various components involved.
Had I done my due diligence in a timely fashion, things would have been much different.

Now for the record, Lucky 8 has provided good service and product for me and I hold myself wholly responsible for the learning curve involved.
(I just need to figure out if I really want to take the compressor out and install the cover properly---or get a seasoned shop to do it).

 

Your Soccer Mom conclusion was based on an aftermarket part. I don't think that's fair. To me, any time you install something not original you are asking for it. Granted the AMK doesn't exactly fit the way the Hitachi did, but a few mods later it's a better unit.

Why not just go with what belongs there?

 

Will the Lucky8 cover even fit the Arnott compressor? I would think not. After all, the Hitachi cover does not fit the AMK from what I understand.

 

Houm_wa:
I had the Arnott installed because my belief was that it is an improvement over the original. I got that info some time ago from one of the forums, in addition to my indie shop.
If had known at the time, I would have had the cover installed at same the time as the AMK.
And for off-roading purposes, the proper shielding that is available, as well.
My reference to 'Soccer Moms' is related to my surprise and frustration that engineers could pass this off as acceptable. Although I haven't take a poll, I'm inclined to think that the vast majority of Land Rovers/Range Rovers will never sniff an off-road trail. I live in an area in DFW where there are plenty of 'shiny vanity Rovers'.
However, I'm not inclined to think that the vast majority of contributors to this forum (such as yourself) would fit that category.

DakotaTraveler:
The cover that I received from Lucky8 is a genuine Land Rover part, and will fit the AMK compressor, according to the Lucky8 rep.

 

If you call a Land Rover dealership today and ask to order a new compressor for your LR3 they will sell you an AMK compressor with genuine Land Rover cover.

The core unit/compressor on the Arnott and the genuine Land Rover are essentially the same.

Yes, the AMK hangs a little lower than the Hitachi.