I've traced down the rattling in my front end to a bad strut on the passenger side. Airbag is fine, but the strut itself must be broken.

It's a Jaguar shock that was replaced under warranty at 42K miles, and I've now got 112K miles, so it's at it's expected life (50K).

The other front shock on the driver's is an Arnott rebuilt shock that I put on around 80K miles.

I'm faced with replacing just the passenger side with another Arnott rebuild, or I could replace both fronts with a brand new, scratch built Arnott pair. https://www.arnottindustries.com/par...36_gid699.html

The third option is to go with the coil-overs. Can I put coil-overs on the front and retain the airbags for the rear (like the new 351s have)?

Thanks!
Mark
2004 XJR

 

In MHO since the drivers side was replaced at 80k, I would replace just the passenger side with the same Arnott rebuilt shock. If the drivers side had more miles on it I would replace both with the new Arnott shock.

As far as coil-overs, I prefer to keep the air ride suspension and deal with its maintenance.

 

I totally agree with Barry. I just changed the front shocks on my car and used the Arnott's rebuilt shocks. Thrilled so far.

 

The ASM will not handle a hybrid system.

Since you are staying with the air springs, I would choose a pair of new Arnotts.

P.S. if it were mine, I would go with coilovers all around. But you knew that.

 

Rebuilt, match the other side.

Coil overs as a last resort when everything needs replacing.

Until then, enjoy the air ride.