I have a 2008 XJ8 Vanden Plas, the shocks have always been a little squirly since I got the car.


I had it in the shop for this when it only had 30K miles. The shocks have always seemed to ride good, but after parking the car, sometimes an hour later and sometimes 10 minutes later, the shocks would make noise, and then the car would drop down a few inches. One time I came back to my car and it had dropped so low that the front bumper was sitting on the concrete curb and I had to drive off it and scratch up the bottom of the fiberglass bumper.


lately the shocks are making noise and I've been through this with a 1992 jaguar, so I know its only a matter of time before they are done.


I called Motorcars LTD and their kit is only for 2004-2006, the quote, "problem years of the suspension system" ! HAHA


does anyone know where to get a kit for 2008 or if the 2004-2006 kit will fit?


Thanks __________________
2008 Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas

 

tkeeling,
I have a 2008 XJ8L and currently have no air suspension issues but also realize it is only a matter of time. What I believe is correct at this time is that both the kits from Motorcars Ltd and Arnott will fit in the 2008 and 2009 cars but error codes will appear. I believe it is possible to clear the code each time you start the car so driveability is not a question. Also, I believe someone suggested removing all the air suspension components, air pump, reserve tank, etc, including the fuse, but it was unclear if that would avoid the error code from appearing. I recall Arnott commenting that they were going to acquire a 2008 MY XJ8 and experiment with possible fixes. That was a few months ago and I have not seen any comments since.

 

Arnott now shows on their website a little electrical box that is hooked up to the electical wiring that will avoid the warning light issue for the X358 (2008 to 2009 XJ8s).

 

X358X250,


I called MotorCars LTD and they told me that their air suspension kit WOULD NOT FIT my 2008 car.


Thanks for the replies!