Picking up my 2005 Jaguar XK coupe tomorrow
#21
No one's mentioned this yet and while you have a 05 (10 yrs old) the front suspension components will cause this, I had a shake at 70 thought 55 was fine. There are a number of threads on this issue if you do a search some with video on how to do any repairs. Items are top/lower shock mounts, bushings and ball joints. Of course due your due diligence on alignment, note many tire centers won't have the shim kits available to make the alignments but get your readings and post them here on the forums other members can comment on what's acceptable vs needed corrected.
Welcome to the forums and enjoy your new ride..
Welcome to the forums and enjoy your new ride..
#22
Unfortunately it maybe the case, Miles and time are two different things and many factors can be involved, like where/how the car was stored by PO. I believe the height should be 15.5" (there's a post somewhere this is discussed). Do check your alignment etc but if it then persists you will have to pursue this a bit deeper. NOTE: If the PO had done any spring replacement / Lowering you may have diff reading
You might read this post: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ion-sag-41656/
You might read this post: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ion-sag-41656/
Last edited by jamdmyers; 02-23-2015 at 04:51 AM. Reason: add link
#23
When I bought my 2002 XKR about 5 years ago and drove it home from San Jose to Los Angeles, I was shocked at how much steering wheel vibration (shimmying) there was. After replacement of all of the front end bushings, it was certainly improved but not perfect, and I've just gotten used to it over the past 100,000 miles. I doubt it's the steering rack itself. Check the bushings, make sure the wheels are balanced, and if at 36000 miles, the original tires are still on the car, they need to be replaced.
Last edited by tberg; 02-23-2015 at 10:04 PM.
#24
Unfortunately it maybe the case, Miles and time are two different things and many factors can be involved, like where/how the car was stored by PO. I believe the height should be 15.5" (there's a post somewhere this is discussed). Do check your alignment etc but if it then persists you will have to pursue this a bit deeper. NOTE: If the PO had done any spring replacement / Lowering you may have diff reading
You might read this post: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ion-sag-41656/
You might read this post: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ion-sag-41656/
When I bought my 2002 XKR about 5 years ago and drove it home from San Jose to Los Angeles, I was shocked at how much steering wheel vibration (shimmying) there was. After replacement of all of the front end bushings, it was certainly improved but not perfect, and I've just gotten used to it over the past 100,000 miles. I doubt it's the steering rack itself. Check the busings, make sure the wheels are balanced, and if at 36000 miles, the original tires are still on the car, they need to be replaced.
Thank's a bunch fellas.
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