Front Shock Bushings
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If you're in the US, you can get new front and rear non-adaptive shocks shocks for close to nothing:
Front shocks
Rear Shocks
For some reason, european prices are about 3x as high. Aren't these darn things made in Germany?
Front shocks
Rear Shocks
For some reason, european prices are about 3x as high. Aren't these darn things made in Germany?
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Johnken (03-05-2015)
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I appreciate all the comments on replacing the shocks, but I have yet to see a listing for shocks that include the upper bushing, just the lower ones. I know some members have tried urethane but were not pleased with the results.
My front shocks appear to be fairly new, so I just want to replace the upper mounts.
My front shocks appear to be fairly new, so I just want to replace the upper mounts.
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The upper shock mounts are not sold as part of any replacement shock that I have seen.
In the 1st attached photo, the upper shock mount (#22) is what you need. The 2nd photo shows what they cost at Gaudin Jaguar on their online site.
Here is a link:
Gaudin Jaguar Parts
I am not affiliated with Gaudin. I replaced mine last year on my 97 with 84,000 miles & bought them at my local dealer as they match any online discount I can get.
The upper shock mounts I removed were totally toast.
Part number is MJA2I70BD.
In the 1st attached photo, the upper shock mount (#22) is what you need. The 2nd photo shows what they cost at Gaudin Jaguar on their online site.
Here is a link:
Gaudin Jaguar Parts
I am not affiliated with Gaudin. I replaced mine last year on my 97 with 84,000 miles & bought them at my local dealer as they match any online discount I can get.
The upper shock mounts I removed were totally toast.
Part number is MJA2I70BD.
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RJ237 (07-15-2013)
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For that price, you are definitely better off buying the whole shock (including bushing) for $125. Or are you referring to the upper shock mounts, not the lower shock bushing?
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Last edited by bsprowls; 07-15-2013 at 02:36 PM.
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azeteg: I did not make it sufficiently clear that I was referring to the upper shock mount bushing.
bsprouls: I recall reading the procedure for replacing the bushing and agree that it does make sense to replace the whole mount. Also, there will be no risk of getting a substandard bushing if I get the Jag part.
bsprouls: I recall reading the procedure for replacing the bushing and agree that it does make sense to replace the whole mount. Also, there will be no risk of getting a substandard bushing if I get the Jag part.
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partsgeek has them for $116 apiece, SHIPPING INCLUDED. that's the least expensive you will find. Just order them, have them installed and you'll be good to go.
Jaguar XK8 Shock Mount - Front & Rear Shock Mounts - Eurospares - 2000 2001 1997 1999 1998 2002 2003 2005 00 01 97 99 98 02 03 05 - PartsGeek.com
Jaguar XK8 Shock Mount - Front & Rear Shock Mounts - Eurospares - 2000 2001 1997 1999 1998 2002 2003 2005 00 01 97 99 98 02 03 05 - PartsGeek.com
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Beware that the studs used on these aftermarket bushes are made of toffee, there are many reports of them shearing off.
I found this out the hard way, I ended up using the foam parts from these to rebuild my original units.
Going forward I would recommend the rebuild kit rather than these aftermarket units.
Here is the full story https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ackers-129380/
I found this out the hard way, I ended up using the foam parts from these to rebuild my original units.
Going forward I would recommend the rebuild kit rather than these aftermarket units.
Here is the full story https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ackers-129380/
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