I have searched through the threads and could not find a definitive answer to my query. Patience please if I missed the answer. I find my recently acquired 2008 XKR (59000 miles) is probably going to require some suspension bushing replacement to pass the required MTO safety check. I will probably go through all of the bushings and deteriorated dust seals at the same time. I would prefer a complete, type specific kit for the bushings. To date, all I can find is Polybush (UK) and PowerFlex (U.S.). Have forum members experienced preferable results from one or the other suppliers. I have read reports of the PowerFlex kits having fitment issues. Any shared experience would be much appreciated.

 

I think going to the MOT and getting sent back with a list, Is how I would play it.

 

I already know some will have to be replaced. I prefer to be prepared to replace all at the same time. Hence, why I am looking for a complete kit if on exists in addition to the two I mentioned.

 

We are all different in our approach. For example your upper ball joints are near the end of their lives at 59K miles. Its wiser to change the complete control arm. Two bushings and a ball joint. I don't change bushings I change the unit that holds them.

 

Berkshire Jag, they stock lemforder parts which are original oem, just with the jaguar logo ground off.

 

See my Suspension Replacement thread. Why pay more?

Before:


Stuart

 

I expected an "After" picture...

 

Since you asked ... Enlarge to see details.



Stuart

P.S. Let me know if you want me to post each photo separately.

 

And how does the alignment look?

 

After my mechanic finished replacing all the suspension parts, he sent the car out to a nearby alignment shop that set it to factory specs. As I expected, it drives like a brand new XKR.

 

Thanks to those that replied. Although I saw no answer to my original question, some valuable insights (to me) were shared!

A bit of an update regarding my query as to a supplier of a complete suspension bushing kit for my 2008 XKR. My research came up with two suppliers, both in the UK with US vendors, Polybush and Powerflex. Contacted Powerflex (US) first as they were closer. They informed me that the complete kit was currently unavailable due to one of the bushings being redesigned, 4-5 weeks out, not the best for my needs. They also told me Powerflex UK would not sell to me directly (I am located in Canada). That turned out to be BS but they still would not have the kit available for 4-5 weeks.
Contacted Polybush in the UK. They had their kit available and would sell to me directly. Ordered on Mar. 4, will be in my hands Mar. 9 from across the pond. They also directed me to a recent road test video that they had produced with a 2008 XKR that they had installed their bushing kit in 7 years prior. Still holding up well.
Both suppliers were comparable pricing.

 

You do realize there will be a handling change with poly bushes as opposed to liquid/grease filled bushes.
Also, what's interesting to me is that the bolts are not supplied in the kit...