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xj40 suspention - 3/4/2008 2:43:24 PM

the almiesta

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Hi everyone
brand new on here. so go easy. im the proud new owner of a 1991 3.2 xj40 with twr sportpack and told it has self leveling rear susp and was wondering how easy to replace with standard? also would it jepordise the ride and handling?

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RE: xj40 suspention - 3/4/2008 3:11:26 PM

Brake buster

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it is actually recommended by jaguar to replace the self leveling suspension with standard shocks and springs,

the parts are no longer available for the self leveling, and it isnt actually very good,

standard shocks and springs can go straight in and the pipes for the self leveling can be capped

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RE: xj40 suspention - 3/4/2008 3:49:46 PM

ibjags

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the ride would be just as good or better
the job itself is pretty easy dealer charges about 4.0 hours
you most likely will be needing upper shock bushings also
i believe there are 2 upper bushings per shock
hope this helps
and good luck with the car

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RE: xj40 suspention - 3/5/2008 11:22:14 AM

the almiesta

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nice one my new friends, a big bill when it goes wrong then? thanks. only joking. thanks for the advice.

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RE: xj40 suspention - 3/6/2008 7:42:52 AM

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Acutually, the self leveling shocks are still available. I wouldn't recommend them, but they are easily obtainable.

The conversion kit comes with all associated bushings, etc. What you may want to look at is the springs. The Jaguar kit supplies new springs but most aftermarket units do not. If there is no sag in the rear, no need to do the springs. The question is what not do them since you are there. No need to do the job twice.

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RE: xj40 suspention - 3/17/2008 12:13:43 PM

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There is a reason Jaguar stopped making them. Jaguar is not prone to making unecessary improvements once they're fixed on something given all the other outdated things they did not.. it seems a good thing to make the change to the later years style of suspension....

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RE: xj40 suspention - 3/17/2008 5:08:00 PM

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Hey Ken, my rear end is def sagging on mine and I'd assume it needs springs. I had rear struts replaced in Nov 2004. Are there already springs back there or is that part of the whole converting the rear leveling suspension to the shock/spring package through Jag or aftermarket. If you could point me in the right direction I'd like to know an estimated price to switch out to shocks/spring, or if I only need springs. Thanks!

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RE: xj40 suspention - 3/18/2008 9:35:52 AM

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The did have springs on the self leveling system. It's a coil over shock / hydralic setup. Spring kit for the good Boge shocks:

http://www.motorcarsltd.com/item.wws?sku=IN100263

Springs:

http://www.motorcarsltd.com/item.wws?sku=IN102726

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RE: xj40 suspention - 3/18/2008 10:26:03 AM

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Hey Ken thanks. When I clicked the link for just the springs, it mentions there for springs with the XJ40's without the self leveling system. If thats what the W O meant. Would I still be able to use these springs or do u recommend the whole spring kit that a little more pricey??

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RE: xj40 suspention - 3/21/2008 8:49:01 PM

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So Ken all you think I'll need is the set of rear springs? If that's the cure for the major sag then I'd be very happy. Only thing is I order most of my Jag parts through Welsh Jaguar and the same pair of springs is $100 bucks less than yours. You got some competition out there bud!!

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