https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...d-ends-181759/

 

 

 

You need to measure them with a caliper. I didn't replace mine. Was just quoting a member who did. Sorry, can't be of more help.

 

Ditto, measure and order them, see what fits and make a note of it for the rest of us.

 

 

I'd not coat the boots with anything that could potentially affect it's composition such as a ceramic coating

Typically boots/gaiters last around 8-10yrs if not driven in harsh environments

You could put something like gummi pfledge on them safely though am guessing?

 

Not these, there are reports of these things failing MOT, getting replaced and failing two years later. They are not honest rubber like in the OP's image, more of an opaque silicone rubber that seems to dry rot really quickly. The joints underneath are some flavor of teflon and wear really well. I don't understand why Jaguar chose that material.

 

Thanks Ranchero, will look out for them when am next under there

On my X100 in over 13yrs of ownership I only had one fail, so they must have used better stuff back then.

 

 

I'm replacing both front upper control arm ball joint boots on MY2011 XKR. Car has only 24K miles so just replacing the boots and repacking w/ grease.

My question now are the joints lubed with a silicon grease? Sure feels like it.

I measured the ball joint stem at 12 mm and the upper seat diameter at 30.4 mm. (I ordered two different pairs: 12-29-24 and 13-30-22. I let you know which fit better. )

Using "polyboots" generic items off eBay. >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Polyboot...53.m1438.l2649

 

Gordo, may be a better post in the X100 forum?

 

My bad. The vehicle is 2011 NOT 2001. (I made the correction in the post.)