I need new rear shocks as mine are getting to the point that I'm starting to feel like a boat when I go over bumps. Anyways, I have sport suspension and I was wondering what the difference is between the shocks I'm seeing that say they are for the sport suspension and those that say they are for the standard suspension. Also, is bilstein the only company that makes shocks for us?

 

Here's the link I'm looking at: 02 2002 Jaguar X Type Shock Absorber - Suspension - Bilstein, OES Genuine, Front, Rear - PartsGeek

 

I bought the HD shocks that are supposed to be universal for both models. I think they ride nice and can't tell the difference. They were cheaper by $10 too. I have sport suppension also.

 

sweet! Thanks!

 

disquay, what did you end up going with ? I have the 02 with sport suspension and am being told I should start looking at getting mine replaced soon. Just wondering what you decided on and did you notice a change in ride feel. Thanks

02 X-type
Black on black
70k miles

 

Dgoose, the difference between the comfort/Heavy Duty shocks and the sport shocks is that the sport shocks are designed for a slightly lowered stance (ie, a 1.4" drop which came from the factory). But, in the big picture of things, they are close enough that you can swap between the 3 options. Now, when you start looking at what is difference (besides length) between the heavy duty, comfort, and sport shocks, that is a simple answer. It all comes to the valving in the shock and how fast it allows the shock to respond to bumps in the road. The sport shocks are what you could refer to as the medium stiffness shock. Obviously the heavy duty shocks have the stiffest valving and the comfort are just that. But, even the comfort shocks are still fairly stiff when compared to other shocks for other makes. The heavy duty shocks may be advisable if you tend to travel a lot with 4 or 5 people in the car. If it is normally just you, then any of them will do you just fine.

 

Thanks THermo, usually just me in the car, every once in a while the wife and kids join me for a ride. I appreciate the suggestions and info.

02 X Type
BLACK on Black
72k

 

When I looked at shocks, the HD were like $100 more expensive so honestly if I were just replacing the shocks I would get the comfort unless you are planning on getting the lowering springs. Bilsteins are really your only option for the rear.

 

Parts Geek was my source (Thanks, thermo, for the suggestion). If you also need front struts, they have a package price for all four that is quite reasonable.

 

I had good success with allshocks.com, good price on Bilsteins for the x-type and if you order over $250 you get free shipping.

 

eshocks.com is where I purchased mine

 

Just seconding 04Xtype04's comment about the ordering experience.


Ordered front and rear comfort Bilsteins from Allshocks. Delivered in a week, free shipping, and great communication from Turner Motorsport. They ordered direct from Bilstein N America inventory to my home.

 

I've seen that Bilsteins are not our only option, Sachs makes spme for the rear and right now I'm looking for some because mines are leaking as we speak, I'm trying to debate which ones would fit me best, since i'm planning on lowering my car i do wanna go with the sport Bilsteins but they're single tube design and Sachs Shocks are twin tube design, wouldn't the Sachs be the better and obvious choice since they have two tubes instead of one?

 

any comments? or suggestions on which shocks to go with? has any one tried the Sachs brand or the Bilstains ? if so how long have they last?

 

I used the Bilstein HD's with H&R lowering springs and have about 10k miles or so on them and they work great. The car definitely feels better (or worse, some might say because of the stiffness) compared to the stock struts and shocks.

I might be wrong, but I think the twin tube design of sachs is less superior to the mono tube design of the Bilsteins.

Either way, from experience, I would choose Bilstein again.

 

eden, first off, the "Jaguar" shocks are actually Bilstiens. So, that is what most people go with. But, that leaves you with 3 options of shock styles as you have comfort ride, sport suspension, and then heavy duty. All 3 work on the car, it is then just how much interaction you want the shocks to have on the ride. The comfort ride is going to be like you most likely have on the car right now. If you go wtih the sports, it will be a bit more stiff than what you have now, but most don't notice anything overly negative with the setup. Then you have the heavy duty shocks which will have the biggest effect on the ride. Granted, the heavy duty shocks will also cost you the most and the sport and comfort shocks cost about the same in a lot of places.

 

thanks x-typementality and thanks thermo, i decided to try out the Bilsteins (B6) HD i read up a the specification on their website and they sound pretty convincing, i do want the comfort but also the stiffness so hopefully i'll be satisfied with these struts, thanks for the advice again

 

Monotube can take more abuse than twin tube in my research... most opinions of the "experts" echo this. I really want to find something other than Bilstein. Funny thing is... I always wanted Bilsteins in my other cars and they never had any for whatever I was driving at the time. Now I have no choice but to get them!? I say nay! I am gonna see if I can out smart years of engineering knowledge with my one brain - I'll let you know if what I come up with works.

 

I would definitely agree with Thermo and the others , stick with the bilsteins. I have used in past cars and they seem to always over perform. I plan on doing my next year and will go with the sport version as that is what was factory on my car with the sport suspension.