Hi, I've just brought a X300 1995 executive that had been off the road for a few years. It needed new springs and shocks all-round so I started with the front. I dropped the front sub frame, shot blasted, replaced all the bushes and fitted new springs (comfort ones) and shocks
upon refitting it the front looks quite high. I have yet to do the back end.
when measuring the centre of the front wheel to the underside of the arch its approx. 16"
can anyone tell me what the ride height should be. I've checked the springs are correct with manufacturer/supplier.
I just wanted to check before I go any further.
New Vee mounts are correctly seated etc so nothing out there.
any advise welcome.
I'm located in Stafford and any advice is welcome.
Thanks
mark.

 

Welcome to the forum Mark,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. Neat work on the subframe.

Members with the same model will be able to do a check measurement on their ride height for you. Follow this link XJ XJ6 / XJR6 ( X300 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X300 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

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Graham

 

Hello, Mark,
Very nice clean looking IRS you have there! I wish mine was that clean!

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome aboard Mark.

 

Welcome.

Graham has the correct direction.

Mine is not handy at the moment, new owner is driving it somewhere in OZ, so I cannnot help.

 

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Mark,

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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome to the forum, Mark!
I believe those dimensions are available in the handbook; free download in the X300 Stickies section.

 

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150-155mm as measured from the ground to the bottom of the subframe, measured at the center. Same spec for the rear, also measured at the center of the subframe


The archives of various Jag forums are full of stories just like yours. Personally, I'm pretty well convinced that aftermarket spring manufacturers play it fast and loose with specifications. The first and most common warning sound is when a single part number is used to service an unusually broad range of years and models, like "Front Spring ABC1234, XJ6 XJ12 VDP XJR, all, 1992-1997". That sort of thing.




Sometimes new springs settle after a it of use. You might get lucky !

Cheers
DD

 

Welcome to the forum, Mark. Are you in Stafford, England or Stafford, CT?

 

Good Evening machell,


Please advise an update on the ride height. I experienced the same height issue when torqued control arms before lowering car.


Brian Andre