Peugeot 407 Struts

Excessive bounce after bumps, nose-dive under braking, clunking on rough roads and visible oil weeping down the strut body. Push down sharply on each corner — a healthy strut settles in one rebound, a worn one bounces two or three times.

Boss Auto stocks Peugeot struts from around R315, AfricaBoyz range R149 to R4,500 depending on model and specification. Labour is the bigger variable — front pairs take around two hours. Request a free quote for parts plus fitting on your specific model.

Yes — always both front or both rear at the same time. Mixing a fresh strut with a worn one unbalances the suspension and makes the car pull under braking. Budget for pairs from the start; one new strut on its own is rarely a good spend.

Yes. Unbolting the strut-to-knuckle joint disturbs the camber setting, and a fresh spring changes ride height which shifts toe. Have a four-wheel alignment done immediately after fitting — skipping it wears new tyres out within 10,000km.

On SA roads expect 80,000 to 120,000km before noticeable wear. Coastal salt, potholes and loaded-up boot use cut that lifespan. We inspect struts at every major service for weeping, play and the bounce test rather than replacing purely on mileage.