It seems that the rear shocks at 102K need replacing (2001 XJR Non CATS). There just seems to be a little too much bounce back there. I am thinking Bilsteins, but there are several Bilstein models available. Since I use my car primarily for business, I am interested in the shock that is closest to the Jaguar OEM XJR shock in terms of ride quality. I am not interested in paying dealer prices for a shock I can probably get for less elsewhere.
Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

 

I had bilstiens priced out at $380 for all 4... Seem to be the best option

 

Princemarko - where did you see them for $380/set? That seems pretty good. Also what model were they? Bilstein OEM replacements, or sport models?
Thanks!

 

eshocks.com: Shocks and Struts: XJ (X308 Chassis)

Raised the prices to $410

 

Allshocks, aka Turner motorsports. $374 for all four Bilsteins price included S & H.

 

Allshocks recommends the Bilstein HD shocks. Are these a good fit for the XJR? While I don't care about a cushy ride, I don't want it to be harsh either.
Any experience out there with the different shocks that are offered by Bilstein?

 

Give Allshock a call; The guy who answered the phone seemed very knowledgeable on advising which shocks to use.

Separate thread somebody tried to use the heavy duty Bilsteins on a XJR, thought they were too harsh and went back to the original equipment.

Putting new rears on this week on my 01 XJ8 L.

 

Jim,
Did you get your rear shocks installed? If so what did you install, and how did it go? How is the ride after?
Thanks,

 

Fell and injured my pitching arm about two weeks ago, which put a stop to changing them. Then yesterday, feeling better, I pulled the wheels to see what was involved. Holy crap - huge bolts, buried, lots of rust. So I greased everything I could (white lithium for upper mounts, WD 40 for bolts, and silicon spray for any other rubber); closed it up and took a drive. SILENCE. So the new Bilsteins found a quiet corner in the closet.

But even tho 12 years old, my cat has only 64,000 miles. And one of the Jag techs from the UK posting to this forum noted OEM Jag shocks (Bilsteins) hardly ever wear out before 120k miles. Yours, I guess, are at the threshold.

But when the time comes, I will bet the local indy (Abacus Racing) will volunteer for the right price. This job needs a lift and a couple of strong backs, which I 'ain't got' no more.