Out 2002 XKR needs new lower a-arm bushings and teh lower shock bushing and the left front. I thought it odd that all the lower bushings need to be replaced. Possibly the shock? If so, how can I test the CATS shock?

Thanx,

Chris

 

Any one?

 

Not an expert in this area and not sure how to test the shock other than the old school of applying pressure the body above the shock and see if it recovers without bounce. However, if you are going to replace any part that is going to give you access to the shock and the car has a lot of mileage or you have a reason to believe it is bad/leaking by all means replace them both.

 

I already have the lower shock bushing, which wasn't cheap on its own, but the though of a failed shock came in to my mind after the fact. Is there any type of configuring the CATS system after you replace a shock.

 

I am unable to answer your question. Sorry!

 

lower control arm bushings...check! (did it) Upper were done at the same time, figured might as well keep them all 'fresh' and evenly aged.

I don't recall many (maybe a handful) of shock replacements of our members on here. None that I can remember had any problem with the CATS, surely its a re-education once the system restarts? I'm not sure to be honest.

Possibly a tech will read and toss out something definite.