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Developed a leak in the air spring system. The uncontrolled bouncing not only destroyed the right side air spring but broke the resonator pipe muffler pipe connection so now I need an new resonator pipe (hope we can salvage the muffler pipe portion!) as well as the rear spring bumpers. Turns out the air tube blew out. I'll replace the right spring with one I found on Amazon. I'll risk buying aftermarket as the price difference is astronomical and it's not a tough job so far. I do it myself so labor is not a cost factor.
I don't suppose there is any need to change out the left side as I would if these were coil springs.
Am I missing something? Or should both be changed?
GX470 2007

Clearly shows the line exploded from within. Not an accidental puncture from exterior. Had to shave off the damage to get the connector to slide down the tube.

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