Replaced springs, shocks and upper mounts - still low front end
#41
The part number given me was JLM20712* which is the part number for aftermarket (Suplex) 4.0L N/A convertible with non-adaptive damping.
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#45
The best way to find out if you have the right springs is to call a Jaguar dealer they will look it up by Vin number. In the SNG Barret parts book they list 2 different springs for the 4.0 liter supercharged coupe and convertible. According to Edmunds model specs the XK8 Coupe curb weight is 3726lbs, the Convertible's curb weight is 3962lbs for a difference of 236lbs. The 2001 XKR Coupe 3785lbs, convertible 4021lbs for a difference of 236lbs. I would be inclined to think there should be 2 different springs for the XK8 also.
#47
That look suspiciously low. What does the other side look like?
I did work on a '97 xk8 a while back and when it came in one side was dipping down as low as your drivers side.
When I lifted it up the subframe was broken and that caused the wheel to be practically in the fender liner.
It was still driveable, just dangerous.
It doesn't take much to break these aluminum subframes.
Good luck.
I did work on a '97 xk8 a while back and when it came in one side was dipping down as low as your drivers side.
When I lifted it up the subframe was broken and that caused the wheel to be practically in the fender liner.
It was still driveable, just dangerous.
It doesn't take much to break these aluminum subframes.
Good luck.
#49
#51
Question now is do we replace with another set of Suplex springs or another brand.
#52
Sorry,
i spend my holidays till 6-10-2014, so i can´t post photos of the suspension of my xk8 convert.
Please look here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...photos-102401/
For your safety i think it is better to change to another brand.
i spend my holidays till 6-10-2014, so i can´t post photos of the suspension of my xk8 convert.
Please look here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...photos-102401/
For your safety i think it is better to change to another brand.
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#53
There are different part numbers (and colour-stripes) for different springs.........
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#55
I ran into exactly the same issue. However, only with the original nuts. They are of the weird "oval" type. When replacing those with regular locking nuts and washers, they went on fine, paint or no paint.
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