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Would this work ok if im riding on new monroe sensatrac shocks? Im thinking about purchasing a used set of XJR springs for 120 because my XJ6 has too much body roll and bounce.
 
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Would this work ok if im riding on new monroe sensatrac shocks? Im thinking about purchasing a used set of XJR springs for 120 because my XJ6 has too much body roll and bounce.

IMHO, I don't see any reason why the XJR springs wouldn't work

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Of course they will. But i´m not sure you will be satisfied.

Pretty sure that Eibach has springs for your car and they will almost certainly make a different

The XJR has a pretty good body roll aswell.

Question: Som of these cars have a rear antirollbar have yours?? if no there should be an easy install
 
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I've heard that H&R is a great blend of handling and ride quality. What are they like compared to Ebiachs?
 

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Originally Posted by jaggachafen
Of course they will. But i´m not sure you will be satisfied.

Pretty sure that Eibach has springs for your car and they will almost certainly make a different

The XJR has a pretty good body roll aswell.

Question: Som of these cars have a rear antirollbar have yours?? if no there should be an easy install


The XJR and Sport models have the rear bar and a larger front bar. I think this probably more significant than the springs

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Originally Posted by jsomogyi
I've heard that H&R is a great blend of handling and ride quality. What are they like compared to Ebiachs?

Since X300s have non-adjustable front camber I'd be a bit leery about lowering the suspension.

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Yess it ads som camber but not more that you can live with.
You need to adjust the alignment after shifting the springs though

HR and Eibach is to my knowledge the samething or atleast very similar
 
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Originally Posted by Doug
IMHO, I don't see any reason why the XJR springs wouldn't work

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i could be wrong but the springs are the same according to rockauto
 
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i could be wrong but the springs are the same according to rockauto



Just as with the shocks, the aftermarket suppliers don't offer equivalents for all the OEM choices.

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Doug is absolutely right. If you check the Jaguar Classic Parts website you can see that the XJR has different springs, dampers, anti-roll bar and even anti-roll bar bushes to other models. The parts are phisically interchangeable. There is no reason that you couldn't make an XJR ride and handle like and XJR.

If you want your car to handle even better than an std XJR then you should fit my rose-jointed (heim-jointed) front anti-roll bar drop links.
 
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