Monroe Rear shocks
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I think this has come up before. You might do a search.
As I recall the consensus was that the Monroes were 'just a shock absorber'. Nothing notably good or bad; they do the job.
I think most wanting to preserve the original feel think it's best to go with Boge. Those wanting a performance-oriented shock usually go with Gaz or Bilstein.
Personally I'd like to try Konis on my Jag. I'll need to set up a special savings account for that
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DD
As I recall the consensus was that the Monroes were 'just a shock absorber'. Nothing notably good or bad; they do the job.
I think most wanting to preserve the original feel think it's best to go with Boge. Those wanting a performance-oriented shock usually go with Gaz or Bilstein.
Personally I'd like to try Konis on my Jag. I'll need to set up a special savings account for that
Cheers
DD
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Here's a pic that might help
https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/u...nd-spring-rear
As I recall the rear shocks I've bought have always come with a new seat and collets, items #2 and #3 in the illustration.
Make sure to keep track of the sleeve, #6 in the illustration. If you lose it, or forget to install it, you'll have one helluva rattle!
Cheers
DD
https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/u...nd-spring-rear
As I recall the rear shocks I've bought have always come with a new seat and collets, items #2 and #3 in the illustration.
Make sure to keep track of the sleeve, #6 in the illustration. If you lose it, or forget to install it, you'll have one helluva rattle!
Cheers
DD
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Doug,
In a moment of unbridled enthusiasm I did equip my long gone V12 E-Type with new Koni's all round. Those were the days of my financial innocence. In my opinion they made no difference at all. Mind you, I was never on the track or thrashing it around. The best part of Koni's was the Oohh's and Aahh's when the bonnet was opened and viewers saw the red's!
In a moment of unbridled enthusiasm I did equip my long gone V12 E-Type with new Koni's all round. Those were the days of my financial innocence. In my opinion they made no difference at all. Mind you, I was never on the track or thrashing it around. The best part of Koni's was the Oohh's and Aahh's when the bonnet was opened and viewers saw the red's!
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Amazon - seems like I spend a lot of time on Amazon, has these that I am considering. In the picture they do not come with the spring seat or that tube cover thingy. I wonder if the old ones will fit?
Jose - Monroe 39003 OESpectrum Sensa-Trac Monotube Shock Absorber.
Robert - Thanks for the offer. It's a job planned for the spring. Will keep in touch and thanks for the offer.
Jose - Monroe 39003 OESpectrum Sensa-Trac Monotube Shock Absorber.
Robert - Thanks for the offer. It's a job planned for the spring. Will keep in touch and thanks for the offer.
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yes, the Sensa-Trac are very decent shocks for the money, not harsh, not wobbly. They replicate the factory ride perfectly.
Bilstein, Koni, KYB, are hard as a rock and expensive. Boge, expensive too and a waste of money because they are weaker than Monroe and in a matter of a year they lose their feel.
shop for them online, you can get them for less. Advance Auto Parts, Auto Zone, O'Reilly's, Napa, CarQuest. Shop till you drop!!
Bilstein, Koni, KYB, are hard as a rock and expensive. Boge, expensive too and a waste of money because they are weaker than Monroe and in a matter of a year they lose their feel.
shop for them online, you can get them for less. Advance Auto Parts, Auto Zone, O'Reilly's, Napa, CarQuest. Shop till you drop!!
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Can you back up these statements or are they just personal opinion?
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