What shock absorbers ?

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Jun 22, 2008 | 09:56 AM

webdesignhelper

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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 ?

Jun 23, 2008 | 03:55 PM

ken@britishparts.com

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RE: What shock absorbers ?

I would go with the Boge brand:

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

Jun 24, 2008 | 11:39 AM

Brake buster

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RE: What shock absorbers ?

did you ask this question of everyone on the UK sites.....and got lots of answers ??

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Jul 15, 2008 | 01:33 PM

joesono

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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

Jul 16, 2008 | 09:58 AM

ken@britishparts.com

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RE: What shock absorbers ?

We've had complaints that the Bilstiens are too harsh.

Jul 25, 2008 | 08:35 PM

Keith

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RE: What shock absorbers ?

I put Monroes on my 95, the ride is smooth, feels great, and the price was reasonable.

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