I've got a MK2/340 jaguar and am thinking of swapping the front end with a 1989 XJ6 front end. Is this possible and recommended?

 

NO it will never fit.
Also the track will be far to wide.
I do not really see any advantage to do this, exept the brakes.
In principle the suspension is exact the same.
But better brake kit are available ( did this on my s-type, that has the same from suspension )
Also Rack and pinion steering for MK2 is possible

Regards,
Peter Jan

 

Thanks for the info. I guess I'll upgrade to rack and pinion, and brake kit. As a newbie to this forum any suggestion as to where I can buy these pieces with new springs?

 

There is a kit for conversion that uses an electric pump for the power rack.

See here: -

Classic Jaguar Power Steering Upgrades ? M&C Wilkinson

You also have to upgrade to an alternator as the dynamo output cannot support it.

There is also a Dutch firm doing a fully electric assist system that uses the original steering assembly.

EZ ELECTRIC POWER STEERING

Finally, if you can find the bits, the steering system fitted to the last of the Mark 2s and the 420 used a Marles Varamatic power box.These are almost indestructible and bolt straight in, pump included.

 

EZ powersteering is no option, it's build into the steering column, The old leaky steering box is always the issue on a MK2. And it is WAY overprized.
A modified XJ6 steering box is cheapest option, and keeping the original oil pump is also possible that way.The track rods needs to be shortened, and you need special brackets to mount the steering rack. I you are a good welder, you can make them yourself.
I have the Marles Variomatic box, as used in the 420, but they are impossible to find nowedays.

Regards,
Peter Jan

 

I am not back on the road yet so I cannot give you opinions on road tests, but my website has info about installing the M&C Wilkinson electric rack and pinion kit.

Steering ? Valve Chatter

Lin

 

I have a steering rack sitting in my shed from a new ford falcon (australia) I wrecked for parts recently, I haven't measured up the rack pivot points yet to compare it to the MK2 lower control arms, but the mounting style it uses and the fact that its the exact style required - rear mount rear steer RHD, makes its look like a possible candidate to include in my future upgrades of the MK2 I'll be modifying.

When I get the time and a tape measure, I'll be doing some measurements to look at bump steer, rack turns lock to lock, rack extension, mounting position and style, suitable tie rods and tie rod ends, clearance from the sump of a 2JZ supra motor, etc

Free plus some engineering and fabrication to me sounds like a much more enjoyable experience than paying someone thousands for a ready made kit, I can appreciate all the R and D gone into a kit, but for me the fun and experience is in learning whilst making, rather than working another job to pay for a kit.