92 XJS rear shock absorber breaking

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Aug 10, 2025 | 05:58 PM

Joewilson

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92 XJS rear shock absorber breaking

I replaced a rear shock absorber that was broken and causing a clunking sound. Now my replacement shock is broken. Whats wrong? Any ideas?

Aug 10, 2025 | 06:37 PM

Doug

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Where is it broken, exactly?

My first thought is that something is the rear suspension is bent and/or severely out-of-position and placing stress on the shock.

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DD

Aug 12, 2025 | 04:51 PM

jerry_hoback

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Did you replace the bushings? I just changed my 94's upper rears out because of a car- shaking thump from the rear. Turned out to the the upper shock bushings

Aug 13, 2025 | 01:20 AM

Greg in France

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Did you miss out the spacer tube when mounting the top eye of the shock? Item 6 in this diagram:
https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.../brand/jaguar/

Last edited by Greg in France; Aug 13, 2025 at 01:24 AM.