Does anyone here have any experience on doing a suspension job on the x-type?

This may be the last "summer" project before fall/winter. I hear a slight creaking sound when I push down on my rear suspension. Does anyone know of a DIY or any tips/needs of special tools? And anyplace to get decent parts?

Thanks

 

sure, they are strieght forward if you've done shocks before, get some stiff ones though. Bilstein HDs are very stiff and still comfortable. They will change your cars handling dramatically for the better. Shockwarehouse.com has good price and customer service, i dealt with them twice.

 

Somekidz had done his if I remember 1stJag...so good info no doubt.
I think that maybe Nineball has done his too?
You donr say if yours is the Sport suspension to start with or the softer version?

Jim

 

I think mine is the softer older version.(non sport)

I would like to get the sport to get a more "stiff feeling" hehehe,

but its only annoying at low speeds (the noise) when i go on the highway the car is as smooth as silk.

 

can i go from a Non-sport shocks to "sport" shocks?

 

Yes.

 

Hey 1st I'm sure you can.......I've read lots of posts about this being done. The Sport ride is so much better for the handling of the car and you still get a smooth ride too.
Like I said, I'm sure somekidz, nineball amongst a few others here have done it and will no doubt reply to you as soon as they can.

Jim

 

Not sure how much the sport suspension parts cost but I would think they would be more expensive than the Bilstein setup.

 

1st jag, if your going for OEM sports, get the springs too as they are a different hieght and changing shocks alone will cause premature wear. Its not alot of money, a few quick google searchs and you'll be able to get all OEM parts for under 600.

Tokyo, the stocks are bilstiens, just the "comfort" series. the sport uses the "touring" series i believe, then you can go up even harder to the "heavy duty" series. but they are all bilstiens. ; )

 

I forgot to mention, you asked for any special tools needed. Make sure you get a spring compressor. If you don't, expect to go to the hospital really soon. I had one and almost had my hand chopped off, and that's with my buddy Josh helping me out. That spring is in there with A LOT of pressure.

 

Jag_genius gave me a price of 200 for both rears as my car is doing the same thing 1st. My rears squeak when you go over small bumps or unequal pavement or get in or out of the car...go here and read this as this was our conversation about what the problem could be...I still think it is in the shocks though...oh yeah 200 plus 20-30 for shipping...
https://www.jaguarforums.com/m_22230/mpage_3/tm.htm

 

oh yeah and they are bilstein that he is selling and my x is a sport...

 

I can vouch for Jag Genius. Bought a part from him and got tracking info and feedback on ebay almost immediately.

 

Nice info Tokay...........always good to get a recommendation from another memebr re a supplier

Jim

 

How'd you use him? Before here or after you came on here?

 

Before here- I bought an ECM from him on eBay. He sent tracking info within 24 hours of receiving payment. Great seller.

 

Thats cool I wasn't worried but even better to know now! I already told him I'll be buying some shocks in the very short near future but I think I may need to fix my front end noise first...steering wheel kind of has a slight wobble but I could just be delusional but I'd rather wait on shocks and fix my vital front end parts...hate for a wheel to fall off because of a stupid ball joint, tie rod or some other piece in the front...i'll have to see if he can get a hold of whatever I need in the front end first...

 

Yeah, do that asap and what's worse that can be very dangerous ! This matter has no joke [&:]

 

Most people don't even notice it but I do I am **** about these things...not a big deal but I hate any and all noises...

 

I 2nd the idea of purchasing the Bilsteins HD's. Got those all around on my Mustang and I dont have any regrets. I will definitely go this route for the Jag as well. I will be in need for them soon.[/align]