XJ40 ( XJ81 ) 1986 - 1994

kyb 9309 and kit 109 (Non self leveling suspension)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 5, 2025 | 03:38 PM
  #1  
Masta Jaggins's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
5 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 14
Likes: 1
From: Tennessee
Default kyb 9309 and kit 109 (Non self leveling suspension)

Looking for information regarding these items and the Non self-leveling suspension and having mad trouble finding the parts and correct information needed for replacing the rear shocks/strut for my 93.

The person I bought the car from has already deleted the self leveling system, ages ago though, so all bushings are shot and one of the metal guide bushing that sets in a rubber bushing is also damaged from taking hits from the potholes that are endless pits. However I believe they used the Woodard strut kit to replace so it doesn't have the collets, but it does have the new springs. I ended up buying the kyb 9309 since I don't have the collets, but come to find I also need the Kit 109 for those which I have only found one place on Amazon all the rest of the sites are sold out and it will take over a month to get the damn thing. So my questions are does this kit109 contain guide bushings? And if not is cbc2255 the correct guide bushing for the kyb 9309? Also if anyone can confirm that cbc2933, CBC225455, CBC225760 are the correct bushings or has any information, spare parts, kits for sale I would greatly appreciate you!

 
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2025 | 04:17 PM
  #2  
motorcarman's Avatar
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 13,691
Likes: 9,637
From: Wise County,TX
Default

I lost track of how many XJ40 rear suspension SLS deletes I did decades ago.

I did the cheap/quick kits that used the SLS upper spring mount 'hats' and special isolators offered at the time as well as the KYB kits with the non SLS spring 'hats' and factory replacement isolators.

Then Jaguar discontinued the coil-over dampers and offered a cast lower arm and complete kit setup (X300/X308/X100 style rear suspension) to convert to later parts in inventory.

In the early 2000s Jaguar finally discontinued all support for the XJS and XJ40 sedans.

Here is some info to get an idea of what you are looking to do.

The simplest would be replacement coil-over dampers with spacers and isolators but the ideal would be the 'cast-lower' arms, springs and dampers setup.

A complete rear suspension from an X300 might fit without modification but I have ever tried it.
 
Attached Files
File Type: pdf
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2025 | 10:31 PM
  #3  
Masta Jaggins's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
5 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 14
Likes: 1
From: Tennessee
Default

Thanks for the quick response motorcarman I've been really contemplating switching the suspension over to the x300 wishbones and springs, but wasn't to sure if the hubs, abs, differential shaft and connections would still fit, I do have some springs already from a 96, but I am trying to keep it easy and cheap as possible, there's other things she still needs. I already have 2 spacers, good non sls springs, brand new kyb 9309, CBC225455-G, CBC225760-G, MMD3565AA*, CBC2933*-KIT
All I need is cbc2255 however the only ones I can source online are like $75 a piece before tax and shipping I believe which is ridiculous for a tiny piece of metal. Thats why I ask if they come in Kit 109? Or if anyone happens to know what the length of this part is supposed to be or even the formula on how to calculate it with the dimensions of my other isolators and components. Figuring the diameter is easy just not the length, there is an x300 and some x308s to pull from at the yard but I don't think those guide bushings would be the same length or diameter or fit the other isolators as there isolator bushings are different part numbers.
 

Last edited by Masta Jaggins; Jul 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM.
Reply
Old Jul 10, 2025 | 06:12 PM
  #4  
jerry_hoback's Avatar
Veteran Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,488
Likes: 1,265
From: Indiana
Default

My suggestion (and what I would do/have done) is to get to my nearest junkyard and buy the whole shock/spring assembly and get what you want and then some. I got a whole rear end for less than the price of a wheel speed sensor.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cdma
XJ XJ6 / XJR6 ( X300 )
7
May 6, 2024 08:00 AM
baws
XJ XJ6 / XJR6 ( X300 )
7
Mar 3, 2023 09:15 AM
jal1234
XJS ( X27 )
23
Aug 31, 2020 10:58 PM
Rod Miller
XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 )
4
Jan 15, 2017 06:17 PM
The Coupe
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
12
Aug 2, 2013 08:45 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:03 AM.