Back from Shop, XJS Steering is Fantastic, Shock Question
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Back from Shop, XJS Steering is Fantastic, Shock Question
I just got my 1995 XJS coupe back from the shop, where they replaced the front upper and lower ball joints, subframe mounts, control arm bushings, did a full alignment and replaced a seized tie rod. It cost a ton, but the steering is now linear, communicative and precise! Before, it was pretty dodgy at highway speed. I wish I'd done this months ago!
I still need to replace all of the shocks. I bought OEM Boges for the front and it looks like they'll be pretty easy to replace.
Question: would these rear shocks be a good choice: Rear Struts Springs Shocks Bilstein Jaguar XJS 1995 95 | eBay
I'm interested in these because I wouldn't have to buy a spring compressor, but if I'm not mistaken, they're from a Sportpack convertible. How would those compare to the OEM shocks?
I still need to replace all of the shocks. I bought OEM Boges for the front and it looks like they'll be pretty easy to replace.
Question: would these rear shocks be a good choice: Rear Struts Springs Shocks Bilstein Jaguar XJS 1995 95 | eBay
I'm interested in these because I wouldn't have to buy a spring compressor, but if I'm not mistaken, they're from a Sportpack convertible. How would those compare to the OEM shocks?
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IMO forget second hand shocks. A set of OEM Boges all round will give you a great ride and very good handling. Once the shocks are off, the springs are easy to compress with a cheap compressor set such as:
Pair 10" Coil Spring Compressor Strut Suspension Shock Absorber Auto Tool | eBay
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Pair 10" Coil Spring Compressor Strut Suspension Shock Absorber Auto Tool | eBay
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EastRando, I am thinking of doing the same for my 95 Coupe here in MD. Do you mind sharing where you obtained the parts for the front upper and lower ball joints and what material the subframe mounts and control arm bushings were. Poly or rubber? I was also going to replace the upper shock bushings and tie rod ends.
Also, when you say it cost a ton could you give me a ball park figure?
I am thinking of going with Bilstien shocks. I currently have 10 year old KYB shocks.
Also, when you say it cost a ton could you give me a ball park figure?
I am thinking of going with Bilstien shocks. I currently have 10 year old KYB shocks.
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EastRando, I am thinking of doing the same for my 95 Coupe here in MD. Do you mind sharing where you obtained the parts for the front upper and lower ball joints and what material the subframe mounts and control arm bushings were. Poly or rubber? I was also going to replace the upper shock bushings and tie rod ends.
Also, when you say it cost a ton could you give me a ball park figure?
I am thinking of going with Bilstien shocks. I currently have 10 year old KYB shocks.
Also, when you say it cost a ton could you give me a ball park figure?
I am thinking of going with Bilstien shocks. I currently have 10 year old KYB shocks.
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