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Old 08-08-2024 | 09:18 PM
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Hi I replaced my fuel pump lately and unfortunately I'm seeing the upper Mounts bushings cracked
I don't want to replace Mount itself I tried to find the bushings and found Welsh discontinued the bushings
Any idea where can buy these upper bushings?
 
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Old 08-09-2024 | 10:18 AM
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Can you find it in here and which item #

I have the earlier but close X300 with no ride leveling struts

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Old 08-09-2024 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Parker 7
Can you find it in here and which item #

I have the earlier but close X300 with no ride leveling struts

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X300 front strut mount bushing can fit x308 ?
 
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Old 08-09-2024 | 12:11 PM
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The suspension is very much the same but the parts are different

Don't order from a X300 reference part list

The top of the front strut connection to the chassis ( shock tower ) is different

X300 has no shock tower and is a basic top of strut shaft with rubber isolators ( donuts ) on both sides of the sheet metal / chassis , the isolators defiantly flatten out and get loose on the X300

Ride leveling as this top build up is different and bulky ?
 

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Old 08-09-2024 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Parker 7
The suspension is very much the same but the parts are different

Don't order from a X300 reference part list

The top of the front strut connection to the chassis ( shock tower ) is different

X300 has no shock tower and is a basic top of strut shaft with rubber isolators ( donuts ) on both sides of the sheet metal / chassis , the isolators defiantly flatten out and get loose on the X300

Ride leveling as this top build up is different and bulky ?
The link you sent show complete upper Mount can see bushing selling separately
 
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Old 08-09-2024 | 12:37 PM
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Link that parts page you have
 
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Old 08-09-2024 | 02:24 PM
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Rock Auto or NOMO in the US have affordable upper shock mounts with new bushings. Once upon a time Parts Geek sold separate bushings which required a press or BFH to build. Lots of threads, do some searching (Jaguar upper shockmounts).

What would be useful is to know what model you have a where you live . . .
 
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Old 08-09-2024 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Jhartz
Rock Auto or NOMO in the US have affordable upper shock mounts with new bushings. Once upon a time Parts Geek sold separate bushings which required a press or BFH to build. Lots of threads, do some searching (Jaguar upper shockmounts).

What would be useful is to know what model you have a where you live . . .
As you said once upon time
I will meyle mounts better than uro parts
 
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Old 08-09-2024 | 03:02 PM
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Do you have a pic of your top mount to know what you have ?

Straight strut or air suspension ride leveling with air hoses to the top mount area ?
 
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Old 08-09-2024 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Parker 7
Do you have a pic of your top mount to know what you have ?

Straight strut or air suspension ride leveling with air hoses to the top mount area ?
I have straight struts no air suspension, do you have the bushings parts number I can't find it
 
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Old 08-09-2024 | 04:56 PM
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Try the SNG Barretts Catalog for part number
 
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Old 08-09-2024 | 04:57 PM
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The X308 struts parts list seems to be incomplete not showing the air suspension version

But this may be your straight version hidden in the earlier website link.................

As the cupped saddle with isolators already attached item # 8

Right / MNC2169AF

Left / MNC2168AF

They have both the left and right part # s mixed up in their record

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Old 08-09-2024 | 07:23 PM
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With the cost you can look into pouring your own as the 2 part material rated X is available on E - bay and such , easy to mold

The material is 2 part poly on this site's diagram that only sells already cast parts

Maybe yours

 

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Old 08-09-2024 | 07:37 PM
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Nope on your part per website

Jaguar XJ8, XJR, XJ Sport - X308 (1997-2003)1994 to 2002) Replacement Suspension Bushings (powerflexusa.com)

But you can contact them

Contact Us | PowerflexUSA
 

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Meyle better choice will buy that one thanks for helping
 
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Old 08-10-2024 | 11:05 AM
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I have tried both Meyle and URO. They both cracked and failed within a year or two.

They are easy to change and cheap to buy so not bad if you keep a spare pair.

I finally got a set of ENERGY Suspension 'SHOCK BUSHING SET' 9.8145G from Amazon or eBay.

I pressed the mounts apart to fit new poly bushes.(too thick as they are but good diameter)

I have a lathe so I mounted one on the spacer tube without the washer. I chucked it up and split the bush in half.
It was a little too thin so I placed a thick flat washer between the original mount washer and the poly bush on both sides.

Put it in the shop press and squeezed it back together. Replicated it for the other side and installed them.

Been on one of my X308 sedans for almost a year and no sign of deterioration.
No harsh noises so I am going to call it good.
 
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Old 08-10-2024 | 12:19 PM
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CBC225455
Rear, topmost shock bushing for an XJ40. Need 4 to rebuild a front set.
These bushings are getting quite expensive but, they look and feel just like the original X308 front upper shock mounts once you rebuild your oem Jaguar mounts.
 
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Originally Posted by motorcarman
I have tried both Meyle and URO. They both cracked and failed within a year or two.

They are easy to change and cheap to buy so not bad if you keep a spare pair.

I finally got a set of ENERGY Suspension 'SHOCK BUSHING SET' 9.8145G from Amazon or eBay.

I pressed the mounts apart to fit new poly bushes.(too thick as they are but good diameter)

I have a lathe so I mounted one on the spacer tube without the washer. I chucked it up and split the bush in half.
It was a little too thin so I placed a thick flat washer between the original mount washer and the poly bush on both sides.

Put it in the shop press and squeezed it back together. Replicated it for the other side and installed them.

Been on one of my X308 sedans for almost a year and no sign of deterioration.
No harsh noises so I am going to call it good.
Thank you motorman for the help will buy that bushings I didn't want to replace the mounts itself it looks new only the rubber bushings gone
 
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Old 08-10-2024 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Addicted2boost
CBC225455
Rear, topmost shock bushing for an XJ40. Need 4 to rebuild a front set.
These bushings are getting quite expensive but, they look and feel just like the original X308 front upper shock mounts once you rebuild your oem Jaguar mounts.
Thank you
 
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Old 08-11-2024 | 05:43 AM
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" I have tried both Meyle and URO. They both cracked and failed within a year or two. "

Motorcarman ( Bob ) , that is where your level of experience comes in and apricated in getting him along


Amazon.com: Energy Suspension 9.8145G Shock Bushing Set : Automotive Amazon.com: Energy Suspension 9.8145G Shock Bushing Set : Automotive



 

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