1996 4.0 rear shocks
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I've never used Monroes on a Jag so I'm talking outta my hat.
However.....
Over the years many people *have* used them and usually reported satisfactory-but-unremarkable results.
My impression is that Monroe's offering is a decent shock. Nothing more, nothing less. Probably not as high grade nor as effective as the OEM Bilsteins or Boges.
If your original shocks are totally shot then new Monroes will be an improvement. Otherwise most enthusiasts would consider them a downgrade.
If you're a gentle driver who enjoys just cruising along they'd probably be a good choice that'll get the job done at about half the price of a higher specification alternative.
Others will chime in :-)
Cheers
DD
However.....
Over the years many people *have* used them and usually reported satisfactory-but-unremarkable results.
My impression is that Monroe's offering is a decent shock. Nothing more, nothing less. Probably not as high grade nor as effective as the OEM Bilsteins or Boges.
If your original shocks are totally shot then new Monroes will be an improvement. Otherwise most enthusiasts would consider them a downgrade.
If you're a gentle driver who enjoys just cruising along they'd probably be a good choice that'll get the job done at about half the price of a higher specification alternative.
Others will chime in :-)
Cheers
DD
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RagJag (12-22-2012)
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New Shocks
I've used Monroe shocks on my older US muscle cars years ago, were the going thing for performance and could not fault them.
-Just this week, I had the rear springs replaced on my '89 XJS, along with new adjustable Koni shocks installed all round (6), along with new rear calipers, rotors, all pads, bearings and seals. - -Plus complete engine tune-up. Driving it home, I purposely wiggled her around and she was sweet to respond. -I also gained the 1/2" to 3/4" ride height increase I was hoping for, as she had a slight squat in the rear.
-Just this week, I had the rear springs replaced on my '89 XJS, along with new adjustable Koni shocks installed all round (6), along with new rear calipers, rotors, all pads, bearings and seals. - -Plus complete engine tune-up. Driving it home, I purposely wiggled her around and she was sweet to respond. -I also gained the 1/2" to 3/4" ride height increase I was hoping for, as she had a slight squat in the rear.
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I've used Monroe shocks on my older US muscle cars years ago, were the going thing for performance and could not fault them.
-Just this week, I had the rear springs replaced on my '89 XJS, along with new adjustable Koni shocks installed all round (6), along with new rear calipers, rotors, all pads, bearings and seals. - -Plus complete engine tune-up. Driving it home, I purposely wiggled her around and she was sweet to respond. -I also gained the 1/2" to 3/4" ride height increase I was hoping for, as she had a slight squat in the rear.
-Just this week, I had the rear springs replaced on my '89 XJS, along with new adjustable Koni shocks installed all round (6), along with new rear calipers, rotors, all pads, bearings and seals. - -Plus complete engine tune-up. Driving it home, I purposely wiggled her around and she was sweet to respond. -I also gained the 1/2" to 3/4" ride height increase I was hoping for, as she had a slight squat in the rear.
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New Shocks/Ride Height
The new coil springs and shocks were purchased from Paul's Jaguar. The front shocks had been replaced three years ago, still looked nearly new, but I did change all six to red Koni's. I just may order a set of front coils to match the new rears next month, as it may improve the ride and handling even more.
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I'll normally suggest ignoring anything like Monroes, but I can understand on this car. Bilsteins aren't normally too expensive, but when you've got to fit SIX of them, it adds up.
It costs more to put shocks on this thing than it does my Land Rover.
There are some things about the design of this car that I just don't understand...
It costs more to put shocks on this thing than it does my Land Rover.
There are some things about the design of this car that I just don't understand...
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I am getting different opinions as to fitment of the shocks. E-Bay offerings seem to say that the 1995 shock will not fit a 1996 XJS. I have 4 Monroe rear shocks for my car here now and they have the lower spring flange at 1.5" above the mounting eye. The shocks on my car have the flange at 2.75" above the eye. The 'Just Suspension' company website did not note a difference between the two years.There is a snap ring on the monotube about 3" down from the top. Do any of you have any opinion as to this problem. Thanks.
RagJag
RagJag
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Having disassembled one of my 1996 XJS rear shocks I find that the Monroe #39003 does not fit this car. The monotube diameter is slightly larger than the original Jaguar shock, which prevents the installment of the original spring support. The shock is also 3/8" longer. I am contacting the company I bought them from, 'Just Suspension', to send them back. Very disappointing.
RagJag
RagJag
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Springs/Shocks solution
As I mentioned in a post above, I too had this problem, I bought a set of rear coils and Koni shocks for all four corners from Paul's Jaguar, perfect fit and gave me 1/2" to 3/4" lift in the rear. -Problem solved, ride is no stiffer than before, but great handling. I also just ordered a new set of front coils to even out the ride a bit better, as I now have a slight nose-down look.
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