Ok. I have been looking around for the upper shock mounts for the front suspension on the wifes 2000 xj8 (Lola) and have found some on parts geek for $325.10....wow. Does anyone know of another place to purchase or has anyone tried the kits that are the bushings only?

Any tips or comments/complaints on the kits?

Thanks much.

 

Hi Curtis
gaudinjaguarpart.com has the front Upper right shock mount with the pressed in bushing - part number - MNC2168AF (retail price $351.00 - discounted price $285.14 plus $36 shipping - total $321) --- Left upper shock mount is part number MNC2169AF.

auto parts shop.com has W0133-1656828 $304 with free shipping.
http://www.theautopartsshop.com/Sear...=W0133-1656828

auto parts way has OES1656828 $297 with free shipping.
http://www.autopartsway.com/Part.cfm?W0133-1656828/OES

See this forum thread - Front shock mount:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...unt-bad-64316/

Also:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ushings-61227/

$68 for 4 Jaguar XJ8 Front Tower Shock Replacement Bushings - Ebay item# 140830441610.

Jim Lombardi

 

Thanks Jim.

That is very helpful. I think I am going ith the aftermarket bushings on eBay. I'll keep you posted?

 

Today I purchased the $68.00 bushings for the upper mounts as well as the bump stops. I got the bump stops from Parts Geek for 19.10 each plus 7.95 shipping. I decided to keep my same shocks as they seem fine.

Any words of wisdom?

Thanks.

 

Hi all,

I got the upper shock mount bushings replaced today with the ones for 68.00 on eBay. They are nothing fancy but they seem to work just fine. Also replaced the bump stops while I was at it.

Thanks to all for the info on this unwanted endeavor....

 

I got a set on ebay for $10 or so - they work fine

 

I also bought the $68 "Ebay" bushings a few weeks back. But ever since I read the need for a "press" I have been pushing this job off. I don't have any press that would do the trick so thinking of possibly taking to a garage to get it done. Will any garage understand what needs to be done if I brought the parts or do I need to go to a Jag specialist?

Cheers

Brian

 

Hi
Do a internet search for Automotive Parts and Machine Shop with your home town or where you are employed.

I did the search using Cary NC and found several that probably within 10 miles of Cary (Gardener, Raleigh).

Any of these places should have a press in their machine shop and be able to help you. Call them and ask them if they can do it (also ask for an estimate).

When I was a teenage hot rodder, almost all of the auto parts stores here in CT had attached machine shops that milled heads and a bunch of auto machining functions as part of business location.

Jim Lombardi