Hi, I am a new member John Herbert from Australia & own a 1996 XJR in carnival red.
Looking recently at shock absorber replacements & it is revealed that the XJR has a unique front shock part no MNA2140AC which is specified for both the XJR & V12 model. Aftermarket only quote a replacement to suit the entire X300 range including Boge who I believe are the OEM supplier.
The following chart explains the situation -
Jaguar (OEM unique to XJR & V12) MNA2140AC

Boge (specified for all X300 models) 36-A67-0

Koni (specified for all X300 models) 26-1592

KYB (specified for all X300 models) 553208

Bilstein (specified to fit XJR & v12 only) 24-018630

Bilstein appears to be the only one to offer a specific unique unit for the XJR together with the Jaguar OEM part MNA2140AC, the other OEM parts for the X300 range being MMD2140AC comfort & MMD2140CC sport.
Just wondering how differrent the OEM unit is to the Boge part 36-A67-0 assuming they are the OEM supplier.

 

Welcome to the forum John,

Congratulations on the XJR.

I see you've already found your way to the X300 section at XJ X300 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum . This is the place for tech questions such as shock absorbers. I'm sure it will start another debate between the OE and aftermarket parts supporters!

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Graham

 

Welcome to this friendly Forum, John.
As Graham says you will, no doubt, get plenty of replies. Good luck.

 

Welcome John,

I live a bit east of Lismore. I'll keep my eye out for your Jag!

Steve

 

Welcome to the forum John,

Good to have you with us.
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I'm fairly sure that all of the X300s used Bilsteins. I did some research on this some time back but lost my notes but I recall there were a total of 5 variations for the X300s, including the oddball XJR shock for German market cars only. But, Jaguar rationalizes its offering and part number just as the aftermarket does, as you've discovered





Bilstein is the usual favorite with X300 owners but it would be great if someone would try the Konis and report back. I think they list only single part number becuase they are adjustable




For the front of an XJR I come up with 24-067249 (which was originally F4 BE3 6724 M0). The older part number system was more informative as it actually described the shock....if you have the decoding chart....which I lost!

You might find the original Bilstein number on your old shocks. Some Googling, or a call to Bilstein, might reveal more information.

I can't say how different the XJR shocks were versus the standard X300s. Presumably stiffer and different valving....but to what degree I can't say.

If time isn't an issue Bilstein will rebuild your old shocks, or so I'm told.

Cheers
DD

 

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My 96 XJR had Bilstein shocks. I sent them to Bilstein for rebuild and got very
good service. They are now matched if that makes any difference. Ran KYB shocks in the interim because that is what my front end guy likes.