Greetings fellas-
I have to replace my shocks in the front and he back for my 86 xj6. Does anyone know where I can find 2 for the front and the 4 for the rear assuming that’s what I need. Im not an expert mechanic and am a little rusty in my repair skills these days. Any he,p will be greatly appreciated.

 

https://mossmotors.com/jxj-14513-shock-absorbers
most common mfg.'s
Rgds
David

 

I always like to check the prices on RockAuto. The front Bilsteins are $100 each and the rears are $122 each.

 

Is there a specific brand I should lean towards ?

 

It comes down to personal preference. I have found that Bilstein's on the front and KYB's on the back work best for how I drive and how much comfort I want.

 

One of the big challenges ahead is getting springs from old rear shocks to new shocks. It takes a special tool to compress springs. If you are going to do it yourself, the free tools loaned from O'Reillys auto and others, do not fit smaller diameter jaguar springs well, and can be very dangerous. If you are going to have a shop do it for you, ask on first call about their ability to swap out springs.

Others may have suggestions on how to proceed.

Rgds
David

 

thanks dude- I went with the Bilsteins for both front and rear. Gonna be like 2 weeks before I can Give a report back on comfort etc.

 

I used on my XJ last month.
It worked very well.

I used this style on my XJS a few years back and while it worked, it scratched the paint on the shock if that's something that bothers you.

 

Long time coming !!

 

On the rear shocks be aware of, and don't lose, the upper mounting sleeve. Item #6 in the illustration below:

https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.../brand/jaguar/

You'll transfer these from the old shocks onto the new.

Cheers
DD

 

Thanks for heads up Doug. Gonna get these and the starter in. Should make a big difference.

 

Much simpler, almost free spring compressor for rear coil-overs. Post#62
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-211881/page4/

Dave