Air Suspension Fault'
#1
08-30-2011, 09:17 PM
Air Suspension Fault'
Guys I'm sorry I haven't been active lately, been busy with moving and stuff, but now that I'm settled down I'm back to our super awesome forums, anyway I hope everyone's great! And missed me, joking lol. I've been okay but since I moved to Virginia I started getting the Air Suspension Fault n front left shock makes the strange noise so it's time to replace it for the second time, but the problem is there are no Jag dealers where I moved, if someone can help me I'll be really happy, I'm located in Charlottesville,VA now, let me know if you know anybody that can help me! Thanks in advance, and I'm glad to inform you guys that I've been a safe driver, in fact I only got one speeding ticket for the past 3 months so it shows how careful I've been! 
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08-31-2011, 11:41 AM
#4
08-31-2011, 05:45 PM
Lol never! I'll make my Jag an antique! Haha joking, thanks for your warm welcome, and Richmond is too far I'm looking for someone closer than that!
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09-01-2011, 08:36 AM
#7
09-02-2011, 05:45 AM
You can mail order from Arnotts Inc at Air Suspension Kits, Air Shocks, Suspension Parts, Struts - Arnott Industries if you're willing to have recond air-shocks with a life-time warranty, but be aware that some Jag dealers may not be willing to install for you though.
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#8
09-02-2011, 08:54 AM
You can mail order from Arnotts Inc at Air Suspension Kits, Air Shocks, Suspension Parts, Struts - Arnott Industries if you're willing to have recond air-shocks with a life-time warranty, but be aware that some Jag dealers may not be
willing to install for you though.
willing to install for you though.
Thanks so much! And I ll see if my friend can put them on for me.
#9
09-02-2011, 08:38 PM
You may also want to check up on the intricacies of trying to put on new shocks without the help of a Jag workshop diagnostic computer system. This is with regards to the recalibration issues and how to minimise the requirements when the suspension is disturbed. There are many threads about this in this web-site.
It is a PITA if this is not done properly and you'd be forced to go back to someone who has the computer system to correct the ride height calibration issues (hahaha... don't ask me how I know this....)
It is a PITA if this is not done properly and you'd be forced to go back to someone who has the computer system to correct the ride height calibration issues (hahaha... don't ask me how I know this....)
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09-07-2011, 12:26 PM
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#13
09-08-2011, 12:06 PM
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It's been awhile. One of our parts guys went on to open a new service shop here in town so we've been trying to catch his stuff too.
We've finally have the kits. It sure took awhile to get it right. We even have a YouTube video for them: Jaguar XJ8 Air Suspension Conversion (pt 1) - YouTube
There are actually 3 parts to it. That's the link to the first one.
We've finally have the kits. It sure took awhile to get it right. We even have a YouTube video for them: Jaguar XJ8 Air Suspension Conversion (pt 1) - YouTube
There are actually 3 parts to it. That's the link to the first one.
#14
09-09-2011, 10:55 PM
Wow! That's amazing! How much would it cost me?! I just need the front ones n my friend can replace them! I am really interested
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09-10-2011, 06:09 AM
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09-10-2011, 09:23 AM
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#17
09-13-2011, 12:53 PM
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Grab Brutal for an unbiased opinion. I took our test car down to his dealership for a drive. He may be a little biased, I bought him lunch. I do think he will tell you the truth though. I haven't driven an air spring car, so I don't have a good field of reference. I've only been in converted models.
All four wheels must be done at the same time. It is pricey, but if you are going to keep the car, it's worth it.
All four wheels must be done at the same time. It is pricey, but if you are going to keep the car, it's worth it.
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#18
09-13-2011, 06:01 PM
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http://www.motorcarsltd.com/jaguar-xj8-air-suspension-fault.html.
Grab Brutal for an unbiased opinion. I took our test car down to his dealership for a drive. He may be a little biased, I bought him lunch. I do think he will tell you the truth though. I haven't driven an air spring car, so I don't have a good field of reference. I've only been in converted models.
All four wheels must be done at the same time. It is pricey, but if you are going to keep the car, it's worth it.
All four wheels must be done at the same time. It is pricey, but if you are going to keep the car, it's worth it.
plus labor.... guess I'll stick to stock suspensions lol
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09-15-2011, 08:27 AM
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I thought this might be food for thought on the Arnott Remanufactured:
Forgive the intrusion here guys, but on another forum I belong to, a member inquired at Arnott Industries about what exactly is done to a completely rebuilt air shock. The answer from Arnott will shock you:
"Arnott OEM rear shock rebuilds - Warning to purchasers
This information was discussed in recent postings about OEM shocks but since the title didn't mention Arnott or their products, I think it's worthwhile to post separately. I was interested in Arnott's rebuilt rear OEM air ride shocks but the description in their catalog made my very curious due to what was not mentioned - anything about rebuilding the actual shock absorber. I called Arnott and got a sales person who really didn't know anything other than sales pitch stuff. After many question and getting nowhere, they took my tel number and said the engineer would call and he actualy did. Here's the facts - The OEM rear air shocks they state in their catalog and on their website are "COMPLETELY REBUILT OEM Air Ride shocks are actually well worn used shocks from other customer's cores with new air bags. They DO NOT rebuild the shock absorbers in any way and do not have the capability to do so. The engineer said "it is the luck of the draw" as to what you get as far as how used the shocks are - does anyone send in nearly new shocks as cores??? The OEM shocks they sell as completely rebuilt may have 50,000, 100,000 miles or more on them but do have new air bags. The engineer said they do a test when they get cores and do discard some of them but all they do is paint the exterior and replace the worn airbag with their new airbag. The worn out shock is what make the vehicle ride like crap, all the airbag does is keep the rear from sagging under load. Arnott also sells brand new Bilstein shocks for Escalades that do not work with the Electronic Ride Control but eliminate it instead and these probably ride very well. My feeling is it's pretty misleading to have everything in print say "Completely Rebuilt OEM shocks" and sell well worn used shocks as such. Make your own decisions."
Copied from original thread from that forum, **unedited**.
Maybe one of the members here can call Arnott Industries and see what they are are calling a "complete rebuild" entails. As I am not to familiar with the XJs air ride suspension.
Although I have purchased thier "completely rebuilt air shock" for another vehicle of ours (Cadillac), I am skeptical of the companies ad wording. Are you getting what you paid for(?), in our case $400.00.
"Arnott OEM rear shock rebuilds - Warning to purchasers
This information was discussed in recent postings about OEM shocks but since the title didn't mention Arnott or their products, I think it's worthwhile to post separately. I was interested in Arnott's rebuilt rear OEM air ride shocks but the description in their catalog made my very curious due to what was not mentioned - anything about rebuilding the actual shock absorber. I called Arnott and got a sales person who really didn't know anything other than sales pitch stuff. After many question and getting nowhere, they took my tel number and said the engineer would call and he actualy did. Here's the facts - The OEM rear air shocks they state in their catalog and on their website are "COMPLETELY REBUILT OEM Air Ride shocks are actually well worn used shocks from other customer's cores with new air bags. They DO NOT rebuild the shock absorbers in any way and do not have the capability to do so. The engineer said "it is the luck of the draw" as to what you get as far as how used the shocks are - does anyone send in nearly new shocks as cores??? The OEM shocks they sell as completely rebuilt may have 50,000, 100,000 miles or more on them but do have new air bags. The engineer said they do a test when they get cores and do discard some of them but all they do is paint the exterior and replace the worn airbag with their new airbag. The worn out shock is what make the vehicle ride like crap, all the airbag does is keep the rear from sagging under load. Arnott also sells brand new Bilstein shocks for Escalades that do not work with the Electronic Ride Control but eliminate it instead and these probably ride very well. My feeling is it's pretty misleading to have everything in print say "Completely Rebuilt OEM shocks" and sell well worn used shocks as such. Make your own decisions."
Copied from original thread from that forum, **unedited**.
Maybe one of the members here can call Arnott Industries and see what they are are calling a "complete rebuild" entails. As I am not to familiar with the XJs air ride suspension.
Although I have purchased thier "completely rebuilt air shock" for another vehicle of ours (Cadillac), I am skeptical of the companies ad wording. Are you getting what you paid for(?), in our case $400.00.