mike
#1
mike
HI Guys, My 2003 XK8 has done but 71000miles & runs like a swiss watch but the rear suspension has been giving me grief. I just finished installing a couple of new shock absorbers from Barrets in uk but the clunking continues??? I know these cars have a sports or hard ride but this clunking is not acceptable even though our roads in south australia are absolutely shocking. anyone got any suggestions please. Mike
#3
#4
I actually replaced a lower bush in the right hand rear suspension on the old shock, was quite difficult but made up a special tool as per one of the jag threads. also replaced all rubber bushes & top bush, this did not improve the clunking so that's when I bought the correct shocks from Barrets & installed them . Clunking is still there unfortunately so at a bit of a loss Mike
#7
StuG,
not sure your idea came across as intended? I don't think you suggested he stick his hand on the shock, therefore through the spring rungs while someone bounces on the bumper did you?
where would he safely hold a shock for this? Its late. if I missed something obvious excuse me.
let me know if I missed something, thanks.
John
not sure your idea came across as intended? I don't think you suggested he stick his hand on the shock, therefore through the spring rungs while someone bounces on the bumper did you?
where would he safely hold a shock for this? Its late. if I missed something obvious excuse me.
let me know if I missed something, thanks.
John
Trending Topics
#8
StuG,
not sure your idea came across as intended? I don't think you suggested he stick his hand on the shock, therefore through the spring rungs while someone bounces on the bumper did you?
where would he safely hold a shock for this? Its late. if I missed something obvious excuse me.
let me know if I missed something, thanks.
John
not sure your idea came across as intended? I don't think you suggested he stick his hand on the shock, therefore through the spring rungs while someone bounces on the bumper did you?
where would he safely hold a shock for this? Its late. if I missed something obvious excuse me.
let me know if I missed something, thanks.
John
Last edited by StuG; 11-17-2018 at 10:58 PM.
#9
Thanks for all that, I did bounce on the rear of car both sides but it does feel firm & no clunk is evident. Could get a heavier body to try while I inspect. I have not changed the other bushes mentioned but to be honest they all look in good order. When I dismantled the springs & old shocks all the bolts were easy to move & just a small amount of light rust which I removed with wet & dry on my lathe. All spring went back into correct position & as indicated brand new shocks bought through Barrets in uk ( correct for my model) were installed. It is almost as if there is not enough weight bearing on the rear suspension, no noise from diff etc. B""" annoying Mike
#10
#12
#13
Tks mhminnich. for the heads up but I am certain it isn't any of those as this is emanating from both rear sides at the wheel area. I might take it to people who have expertise in shocks/suspension. the jag dealer I get it serviced at are sort of half interested but no effort made to source the problem. Being an aircraft engineer myself I am used to nutting out weird problems so I expected these guys to be of same mind.DOH!!
#14
#15
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
joycesjag
S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 ( X200 )
12
08-03-2011 09:59 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)