Jon if they were done at 5k, someone was complaingin about a noise and they were replaced for this reason. Not for a failure. No, the rears last longer as the dont take the weight, or "first hit"

 

Is this the same one that was installed with the lip out that you posted about in January?

 

No, it's the other side.

 

Hrmm...time to check my bushings! Did you notice any difference/sound when they were going out?

 

I've been hearing some mild twangs over bumps. Not sure where it's coming from but sounds like from the front end.
Good news is they are going to swap them out with new OEM mounts. I'll get them installed late next week.

 

Hey All...

I see some different terms being used here... bushings... mounts, etc. I'm going to install new bushings for the front shocks (which are brand new, but didn't come with bushings), and please correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding was that for a 2001 VDP, you need 4 bushings (2 for top, 2 for bottom)... and this is what they look like: Amazon.com: OES Genuine Shock Bushing for select Jaguar models: Automotive

Am I correct here? I know I COULD replace the upper MOUNTS, but if it's only the BUSHINGS that need replacement, why replace the mounts?

Thanks so much,

SirJag

 

SirJag;

You may be confusing the parts.....OR your bushing setup is completely different. Those wouldn't fit anywhere in the shock/mount/A-arm components of the XK8. I can't imagine any XK8 shock coming without the lower bushings already installed since they would have to be pressed or pounded in. The XK8 upper mount "bushings" are shaped different. And none of the A-arm bushings would look like that.

But I'm sure one of our more experienced Jag members will know.