I need to put new shocks on my newly acquired XJ6. I replaced them with Bilstein B4s on my last car, but I did not think it made it a better ride. It still felt stiff, and I am looking for a better ride. Would everyone still suggest these, or is there a different shock for a better ride? Not to worried about the cost. Just want the better ride.

 

You wouldn't go with the B6s on the stiffer supercharged or V12 version

The age of the bushings may come into play but that is an involved task to undertake.

 

i have heard the bilstein b6s are the way to go.
or the OEM JAG shocks which are the black "comfort" ones as used on the Sovereigns etc.
the b6's are supposedly the same as these.

 

I think he is looking for the softer ( comfort ) shock rebound rate with intact components such as the bushings maybe hardened and sloppy.

I have the OEM Bilstein application chart but chasing down an accountants 6 year old battery that lost it's muster in the cold

 

Rock Auto shows Monroe shocks for the X300s. I can virtually promise that those will be softer than B4s....or most anything else. Bargain price, too.

Cheers
DD

 

Yeah, I actually found them cheaper. Thanks for the info

 

First 24 number is front

It is recommended to change the front lower shock bushing on the front ( X 2 total for car ) as this wears and you can see daylight through the bolt hole

The other different front upper shock donut bushing ( X 4 needed for car , it only applies to front shocks ) gets compressed with age and loose and you can see a gap from the wheel well as well