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Apr 4, 2026 | 06:33 PM

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Sean W

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Sorry Sean, but I I made a typo and corrected it in the last post. What I meant to say was..... I thought that $700 WAS NOT unreasonable to replace the bushings which require a fair amount of labor to remove and press in the new bushings. I've heard the aftermarkets are really inferior. By the way, I hope we are talking about the same suspension part. I believe it's called the "banana arm". I've heard that Lemforders are OEM but I haven't gone that route and trust this Indy more than I can say. He's been around for over 35 years at the same place and only works on really old Jags.... but works on mine... I'm grateful. His place is loaded with XKEs and XJS.s The fact I have an "honest" mechanic that knows his stuff willing to work on my car is a blessing.. Even if its a few extra dollars, I'm willing to go that route for peace of mind. I'll check out the Lemfoerders and mention it to him regardless. Thanks again for all the info.. PS... I checked the Lemfoerders C2P16879 and they were $250 each. Again, I believe these are the "banana arms". .Sean, can you tell me where you purchased your Lemfoerders for $400 a pair? and the exact part number will help... Thanks again.

Sorry Boca. Just seeing this

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/jag...order-t2h24313

$160 per.

Apr 5, 2026 | 12:43 PM

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Sorry Boca. Just seeing this

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/jag...order-t2h24313

$160 per.

. Sean. The Lemforder is not listed for the 2010 XK unless I’m searching incorrectly. XE and XF yes, but not for XK

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Apr 5, 2026 | 01:21 PM

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One could try starting the search at the source:
https://aftermarket.zf.com/en/afterm...-by-vehicle/#/

Cheers

Apr 6, 2026 | 08:04 AM

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fritzthecat

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I'll consider the alignment after if I can find a reputable alignment shop which is another story all together.

For what it’s worth, if you’re here in Boca, I got tires and an alignment at Mavis tire on 20th St about a year ago. I thought they did a good job for a reasonable price.

Apr 6, 2026 | 04:20 PM

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For what it’s worth, if you’re here in Boca, I got tires and an alignment at Mavis tire on 20th St about a year ago. I thought they did a good job for a reasonable price.

What tires and what price????

Apr 7, 2026 | 11:20 AM

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What tires and what price????

They were Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, $308 each, just fronts. The alignment was $100. That was 2 years ago, Apr 2024.

Apr 7, 2026 | 02:40 PM

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They were Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, $308 each, just fronts. The alignment was $100. That was 2 years ago, Apr 2024.

I put a set of the non all season version of those in Sept. Was just under $1300 with alignment.
Good tires, but sadly, sticking loosely to the thread topic, (probably) because i need lower arms and a new boot, alignment is already a tad off already.