03 STR needs front and rear struts.
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I search before for jaguar replacement electronic shocks, never found outside jaguar. But, you can switch to non electronic (all 4 for less that 2 electronic) and unplug the cats module in the trunk so you dont have a cats system fault and you effectively converted your car as if they were never there. Matter of fact, replacment body harnesses all come with eletronic shock wiring harness. That way it fits both styles, cats system and non cats
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Brutal;
We are now seeing some failures of the CATS strut/shocks. At what mileage can we expect this to start?
I know it depends but are you replacing many yet? Can you give a rough estimate of the cost of these electronic units? I am glad we can drop back to a non-CATS system but think the car will have the best balance of ride to handling with the CATS active?
I guess I can unplug the CATS module temporarily to get an idea of how big a change in ride/handling I feel?
Thanks for your time!
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We are now seeing some failures of the CATS strut/shocks. At what mileage can we expect this to start?
I know it depends but are you replacing many yet? Can you give a rough estimate of the cost of these electronic units? I am glad we can drop back to a non-CATS system but think the car will have the best balance of ride to handling with the CATS active?
I guess I can unplug the CATS module temporarily to get an idea of how big a change in ride/handling I feel?
Thanks for your time!
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clubairth, the average price of the CAT struts are $400/each. The fronts leaked and possibly the rear too. With this worn suspension the ride is marshmellow-like; with out the dampening. There are no aftermarket electronic struts for the S-Type. JagBits quoted me $375/each. Today I picked up the passenger front tie-rod end for $70. My NAPA store special ordered it and came next day. JagBits wants $290 for a Jaguar tie-rod. BRUTAL's suggestion of switching to conventional struts could happen.
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I just spotted this today about Monroes shocks.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...9&postcount=16
I wonder if they work properly or not?
Update: They don't.
Bob S.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...9&postcount=16
I wonder if they work properly or not?
Update: They don't.
Bob S.
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The struts offered by RockAuto are for the standard (non CATS) suspension. In other words: You can use them but won't have electronic ride control. My struts are wiped and I'm going with a standard strut along with H&R Sport Springs. We can leave wire to struts disconnected and disconnect plug from CATS module in trunk (no codes or warning lights will be thrown or on).
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Hi Chris, Two days ago I ordered a pair of the front (pair) of the stock CATS (adaptive electronic dampening) struts from JAGBITS for $700/pair (had a 5% coupon). They were $375/each but with coupon it came to $350/each. I used to install one instead of pair, now got out of that habit as there will likely be a performance difference from one side to the other causing uneven tire wear and tracking instability. Go with a pair. H&R Sport lowering springs are going in with the new struts. Let us know your thoughts.
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I have tried them about 5 times now for various parts and Nalley or Gaudin has always been cheaper. If I can find out the part numbers I'll cross shop again. If the prices are about the same I always go with a site sponsor.