Speed bump clunk
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Speed bump clunk
Ever since I've had my 98 XK8, there has been a persistent clunk when going over speed bumps or pot holes. The noise was metallic sounding, and I could feel it close to my driver side foot well. After researching the issue, I had found Rev Sam's video on sway bar bushings. I ordered a set from Car Quest ($20/pair original Jag parts) and was able to install them both within 1 hour. I did not have to jack up the car. I long crow bar gave me enough leverage to slide the new bushings in. Turned out that my driver side bushing was non-existent, no rubber was there, passenger side was well worn. After install, no more clunks. $20 investment in the car makes for a dramatic improvement to ride quality and annoying clunking that sounded like the car was going to fall apart. I wish all part installation paid such rewards. Thanks Rev Sam for the video and Jaguar Forums for all of the support!
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see the FAQ thread, and scroll all the way to the bottom, sam's got his own area dedicated to his videos.
I'm surprised after 2 years you haven't seen the FAQ thread...and here I put in all that work. (guilt trip applied)
I'm surprised after 2 years you haven't seen the FAQ thread...and here I put in all that work. (guilt trip applied)
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