Does anyone know where I can buy (stateside) the upper control arm bushings for a 2007 Jaguar XJ8?


I thought my aftermarket maintenance agreement would cover it but I spoke with them this morning and since I have only had the vehicle for about a month they said it wouldn't be covered because it was pre-existing. I told them I thought they should follow suit with Obama Care and cover pre-existing problems but they said only the government could afford to do that. Actually, I agree with them.


I understand these liquid filled bushings are available in Europe but I don't know about here in the states. Any help you can give me will be appreciated.

 

Front or rear upper wishbones (US=control arms) ?

AFAIK the bushes for these are not available separately, you have to buy the full wishbone with balljoint and bushes. These parts are NOT cheap, see below

Wishbone Arm - C2C38956 | Jaguar XJ - X350 - XJR | Jaguar | British Parts UK

cheaper here and they do ship to the US

http://www.justjagsuk.com/product_de.../?model=X350&q=

but normally last a very long time compared to the lower wishbones, and anyway, you can get bushes for them.

 

Try FCP Euro; I saw them for the lower inner but the company is pretty good at taking requests if you call and ask.

here's the link - not sure it'll work for you
Jaguar XJ8 Parts | FCP Euro

 

Thanks, CAJag. FCP Euro seems to have fairly good prices and have some inventory. Can I assume the CA in CAJag means California? Maybe not. Have you also found a good competitor with FCP Euro here in California?

 

@danveenstra


Yes CA in cajag stands for California; in this case Bay Area California.


I haven't found another source in CA for Jag parts; I have used thectsc.com for parts/supplies for the ZF in our cars. Their prices are ok - but the indy mechanic I use up here provided near identical pricing on parts when I asked him about the tranny pan/fluid changeout....so either CTSC is charging a lot or my indy isn't marking up the parts prices...I'll let you make the call.

 

Fraser, Thanks a lot for the two parts houses there in GB. Yes, you are absolutely right. Just Jags does sell the upper control arms at a fairly reasonable price. Not sure about the shipping. I feel like getting a set just to have them available for "when" they go out. Thanks again.............Dan Veenstra

 

Seems a little pricey when you add in shipping but they're on eBay. $68 shipped.

 

Sean, Aftermarket? I haven't seen them for that price.

 

sent you a pm