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Old 01-07-2012, 11:38 PM
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Default 2003 XJR Can I Use Reg. Front Shocks?
Is it possible to use non electronic front shocks in a 2003 XJR? Has anybody done it? Used electronic shocks? Does it make any sense?

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To keep the correct handling and ride means using oem Bilstein Cats shocks, expensive parts but the correct way.
Why does the car need replacements, Cats shocks are normally bomb proof?
 
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My car has 95,00 miles, they are shot. The wheels bounce like basketballs.
 
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OK, I was underneith the car yesterday. Shock removal looked very easy. The bottom is a no brainer. Is the top just the removal of the very top nut/washer where the electrical plug is?
 
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