OK...so im replacing front suspension components on XK...doing shocks while im in there. Are the 100.00 Bilsteins that they list on partsgeek.com ok for my car. I dont have CATS. Also what are they talking about when they say cars without the "R" performance??? This is my wifes daily driver...no hot rodding ...I assume this shock will be just fine....better than the 250 the dealer quoted me!

Thanks

 

Is it an XK8 or an XKR ?

 

Yes, the non-R shocks are exactly what you need. As I mentioned in your other thread, the $100 shocks are identical to the $200 shock with closely similar part numbers (but sold through partsgeek at higher prices)

Can't remember your year XK8, you might want to put that in your signature. There are some subtle changes to body and parts at 2003 MY, it'll save more questions later. And, I could link you to exactly the front and rear you need from partsgeek.

 

Im running a 1998 XK8....im thinking the non"R"'s will be fine..i can get them from a shop in Fort Worth for 120.00 each and have all my parts together do finish this job over the weekend...

 

Ah, that's a good local price on shocks, good luck with the project.

I've got one of those 'front end suspension kits' if you want to borrow it. I'll be around town (actually at the dealer tomorrow morning for an alignment). Send me a PM if you need it. It helped me on the ball joint removal...which was a pain w/o it! A pickle fork just didn't do it on the first side.

 

Don't mean to interrupt the thread, but same question,

OK so I drive a 2000 XKR, which one of these aftermarket shock choices should I get, especially on the rears. I do have a switch near the J-Gate for Sport-Mode.

yyk,

2000 XKR
Not sure if it has CATS,
no mention of it in owner's manual

 

The switch only changes the transmission shift mode and doesn't interact with the suspension at all.

Easiest way to identify CATS is to look at the shock tower under the hood and see if there is a wire running to the top of the shock. If there is, you have CATS.

If you have CATS then there aren't any inexpensive options short of getting rid of the adaptive suspension altogether. Adaptive shocks are about $500 each for new, but they can be rebuilt. I haven't investigated this option so can't comment on price.

 

Appreciate the offer H20, funny I was at the dealer in Fort Worth Saturday morning getting those gold plated shock mounts....might have seen you there and did not even know it....

Right now my ball joints and everything else seem to be ok...the car rides like a dream again....

 

Oh by the way...the shocks I got are EXACTLY the same as the OEM shock...the only difference is that they are black and dont have the Jaguar emblem....just FYI for anyone else thinking about doing theirs.

 

lol, you may have walked right by me! i was sitting in the waiting area working on computers from 9am till noon. Hope the car feels more to your liking.

 

On XK8's, Anybody try any more expensive shocks? Kyb ? Waste of money?

 

on the earlier, pre-2003, i've heard of a few owners getting the koni adjustable shocks. From what I read, they worked well. Not much else on the other branks. The bilsteins work for years, tested and proven - same ride quality, that's why most stick with them when the price is only $100 ea.