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98 XK8 Polyurethane Bushings - 6/23/2008 9:18:14 PM

lemayconsulting

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Recently it has come to my attention that my 98 XK8 is due for bushings at the shocks and upper control arms. It is my understanding that there have been numerous issues with these specific bushings on this series car. Given this I was looking to replace these with polyurethane bushings. Is anyone aware of a manufacturer or distributor that would have these? I’ve used the ones from energy suspension in the past, but they do not currently have a product for the XK8.

Best,

JL

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RE: 98 XK8 Polyurethane Bushings - 6/24/2008 11:51:21 AM

h20boy

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I like to think of getting 9-10 years from OEM bushings (I replaced mine after 5yrs and 65k miles) a successful life expectancy. In the case of suspension (and couple other key components) I like to stick with the jag issue parts. Price is relatively affordable, and if you can find a shop that will do them for less than the dealer labor ($115 an hour) you''ll pay alot less than I did for sure. How much life are you wanting to get out of them, if I may ask?

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RE: 98 XK8 Polyurethane Bushings - 6/24/2008 1:08:28 PM

CB00JAGUAR

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hey water"boy" can you answer the man''s question or not???
looks like "not"!
shut up and go away!!!!
if you don''t have an answer to the question, DON''T ask more questions.
richard crainium head.

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RE: 98 XK8 Polyurethane Bushings - 6/24/2008 2:14:14 PM

ken@britishparts.com

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I''ve got them. They do need to be pressed to the old shock mount plate. Instructions included.

http://www.motorcarsltd.com/item.wws?sku=IN108039

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RE: 98 XK8 Polyurethane Bushings - 6/24/2008 4:39:38 PM

h20boy

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CB, you give me grief, and yet you jump in to add absolutely nothing to this thread. At least I talked about his bushings.

I surely hope you are joking about the ''boy'' crack and the ''go away'' note. After all, you''re the new guy.

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RE: 98 XK8 Polyurethane Bushings - 6/24/2008 6:34:36 PM

test point

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That was pretty meretricious.

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RE: 98 XK8 Polyurethane Bushings - 6/25/2008 6:35:22 AM

CB00JAGUAR

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YES, I ADDED NOTHING, BECAUSE UNLESS I KNOW SOMETHING I DON''T WASTE OTHER PEOPLE''S TIME WITH
SELF ADSORBED B.S.
IF YOU DON''T KNOW A MANUFACTURE, WHICH IS WHAT HE ASKED FOR, THEN WE DON''T NEED TO HEAR ABOUT PERSON SELF LOVE STORIES. ("MY BUSHING AT 5YR., 65K")
AND AGAIN YOU ASK MORE QUESTIONS..... YES I MEANT BOY, YES I MENT GO AWAY AND YOU FORGOT THE DICK HEAD PART.
NEW GUY OR NOT....GET A LIFE!!!
P.S. WHAT''S WITH THE RAT JEEP PICTURE?????
STUPID!!!!

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RE: 98 XK8 Polyurethane Bushings - 6/25/2008 6:48:57 AM

KAZSAM

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to Jim64 any chance of getting rid of this CB double ZERO jaguar screwball?

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RE: 98 XK8 Polyurethane Bushings - 6/25/2008 7:50:56 PM

GordoCatCar

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Hey CB. A word of friendly advice:

Attacking a long time member in the way you attacked h20Boy, using the language you used, is totally uncalled for. Granted he did not directly address the OP''s question. However, nothing in his posted reply warrants an outburst like that from you or anyone else.

On this forum Matt is well liked; his opinions are respected; and he has a history of helping other members.

You have been here for only a few months; haven''t contributed anything substantial that I can see; and are losing friends fast.

I mean nothing personal towards you... Just trying to set things right. gordo

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RE: 98 XK8 Polyurethane Bushings - 6/26/2008 10:03:22 AM

mlewisfwa