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What shock absorbers ?

   
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Old 06-22-2008, 09:56 AM
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Default What shock absorbers ?
I am restoring a jaguar xjs v12 5.3 HE and the old rear shock absorbers need replacing, i only
like to buy the best for the restoration and was wondering what shocks i should purchase - what
make, where from etc ?
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 03:55 PM
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Default RE: What shock absorbers ?
I would go with the Boge brand:

http://www.motorcarsltd.com/item.wws...p;sku=IN100191

 
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Old 06-24-2008, 11:39 AM
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did you ask this question of everyone on the UK sites.....and got lots of answers ??

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Old 07-15-2008, 01:33 PM
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Default RE: What shock absorbers ?
hi, i am also about to replace all shocks on my 96 xjs. but i was thinking about bilsteins.

any thoughts?

thanks,

J
 
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Old 07-16-2008, 09:58 AM
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We've had complaints that the Bilstiens are too harsh.
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 08:35 PM
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I put Monroes on my 95, the ride is smooth, feels great, and the price was reasonable.
 
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