Front Suspension Parts
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Hey all,
been awhile since I have actually logged on...I've been browsing the site off and on incognito..![Smile](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Anyway...I have decided to tackle the front suspension on my 2000 XKR and was hoping one of you could save me some time and trouble by suggesting exactly what I should replace. Now...granted...that depends...what's really bad under there..?
What I am looking for from all of you is really a MUST replace type of thing. So...if you wanted your car to drive like new...what would you replace.?
Bushings...Shocks...Tie Rods...etc...and hopefully you all can direct me to parts I need. But...let's keep the prices realistic...in other words...I don't want to know where to find those Gold Plated Shocks you've always wanted for your car. This is not a MONEY IS NO OBJECT type of repairing I want to do...LOL
Obviously once I start tearing things apart I may find other things to fix...![Smile](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Any help is greatly appreciated.
been awhile since I have actually logged on...I've been browsing the site off and on incognito..
![Smile](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Anyway...I have decided to tackle the front suspension on my 2000 XKR and was hoping one of you could save me some time and trouble by suggesting exactly what I should replace. Now...granted...that depends...what's really bad under there..?
What I am looking for from all of you is really a MUST replace type of thing. So...if you wanted your car to drive like new...what would you replace.?
Bushings...Shocks...Tie Rods...etc...and hopefully you all can direct me to parts I need. But...let's keep the prices realistic...in other words...I don't want to know where to find those Gold Plated Shocks you've always wanted for your car. This is not a MONEY IS NO OBJECT type of repairing I want to do...LOL
Obviously once I start tearing things apart I may find other things to fix...
![Smile](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Jag#4 (03-10-2016)
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What goes bad are the upper spring perch/shock mount foam and the lower shock bushing.
These are the Must replace items. The Uppers are about $160/pair off E-bay, lower shock bushings are about 30% of brand new Bilstein Shocks (if you don't have CATS), so most opt for New shocks at $100/each shipped.
The rest of the parts can be replaced based on condition:
Ball joints - check for torn boots - looseness -$40 each + $150 each to remove/install
Upper/lower Wishbone Bushings - check for deterioration/slop - $40 each X 4 each/side - DYI
Inner/outer tie rods - check for torn boots - looseness, slop - can you turn
jacked up tire and the steering wheel not move? - $40 each side DIY
Swaybar bushing - is the passenger side bushing still there? $15 - DYI
Wheel Bearings - do they howl/grind and does the noise change when you change lanes? $35 Each + $150 - $200 Remove install
These are the Must replace items. The Uppers are about $160/pair off E-bay, lower shock bushings are about 30% of brand new Bilstein Shocks (if you don't have CATS), so most opt for New shocks at $100/each shipped.
The rest of the parts can be replaced based on condition:
Ball joints - check for torn boots - looseness -$40 each + $150 each to remove/install
Upper/lower Wishbone Bushings - check for deterioration/slop - $40 each X 4 each/side - DYI
Inner/outer tie rods - check for torn boots - looseness, slop - can you turn
jacked up tire and the steering wheel not move? - $40 each side DIY
Swaybar bushing - is the passenger side bushing still there? $15 - DYI
Wheel Bearings - do they howl/grind and does the noise change when you change lanes? $35 Each + $150 - $200 Remove install
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Pristine97XK8Convertible (03-11-2016)
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I would add the upper control arm bushings as well.
Normally I'd wouldn't consider these part of "preventative maintenance", but I had mine fail catastrophically and ruined a pair of tires before I knew anything was wrong. Actually, it wasn't until I saw the outrageous wear on the inner thread that I inspected the suspension and saw that one of the bushings "had left the building" completely.
I'm not sure about the rest though. I think many of the other things can just wait until they give notice that there starting to go. If crisp handling is important to you, I think I've heard that replacing the vertical links and/or bushings on the sway bar can make a difference.
Normally I'd wouldn't consider these part of "preventative maintenance", but I had mine fail catastrophically and ruined a pair of tires before I knew anything was wrong. Actually, it wasn't until I saw the outrageous wear on the inner thread that I inspected the suspension and saw that one of the bushings "had left the building" completely.
I'm not sure about the rest though. I think many of the other things can just wait until they give notice that there starting to go. If crisp handling is important to you, I think I've heard that replacing the vertical links and/or bushings on the sway bar can make a difference.
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Ride quality deteriorates gradually so it's almost imperceptible. I've only once had the opportunity to test a 2005 Coupe with normal wear against the same model with a full set of replaced bushes and dampers all round - amazing difference.
Graham
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Thanks everyone...I appreciate all the great advice. I will be doing this work myself...so I should save a butt load I'm sure...![Smile](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Just figured since I am refurbishing other areas ma as well tackle the front suspension.
By the Way....just posted another thread....I need a Driver's Seat Lower Seat Pan....the 2 front seat pan brackets broke..??? Welds just broke..? weird...I'm not a heavy guy...but who know's who else has driven it before me..? The guy I purchased it from was about my size.
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Just figured since I am refurbishing other areas ma as well tackle the front suspension.
By the Way....just posted another thread....I need a Driver's Seat Lower Seat Pan....the 2 front seat pan brackets broke..??? Welds just broke..? weird...I'm not a heavy guy...but who know's who else has driven it before me..? The guy I purchased it from was about my size.
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