I believe the buggy needs some front shocks. Looking for the parts I find there are different grades and prices of Bilsteins. I would like any suggestions you guys and gals would like to offer. And where I might get the best price.

Thanks everyone

 

See PDF below page 16 . Notice the difference between the soft X300 Sovereign , Sport , and Vanden Plas and the 2 different and stiffer XJR and V12 shocks . Take notice as to whether the top shock bushing is commonly gap space loose ( I've read easy and cheap fix ) . If you want to rebuild the originals I have a file from Bilstein for the part numbers of the overhaul kit and rebuild instruction videos and you can recharge the shocks service air pressure ( 180 PSI ) at say a motorbike shop with their schrader valve . As to off brand shocks I have no recommendations other then from what I've heard Koni's are a miss match but that may be from getting the wrong hard / soft setup .

Thank , Joe

 

I would stick with the correct Bilsteins - either rebuild yours or buy the correct new ones.
Aftermarket ones may ruin the ride (been there done that..)

 

Agreed, and they really aren't that expensive anymore from somewhere like "Shock Warehouse".

The Bilstein "HD" B6 models are for firmer handling like on the XJR, and the "touring" B4 versions are for everything else.

This may be helpful:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-review-79346/


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Thanks Al for your info. I checked the thread an I am considering them. I also checked the Motorcycle thread. Very interesting. I had a friend that owned a late 70s Moto Guzzi and he liked it very much. I still have my 1980 Suzuki GS1000G with the Aero Fairing. Have done a lot of touring with it, but not much anymore. Tour with the airplane now. Have fun with all your toys. We both have lots.

 

depends on what you want out of your shocks

you want a stiff or smooth ride?

go cheap if you do not care