I have been able to source new front shocks for my 2002 XKR (PN: MJA2140EB) and have viewed the videos showing how to remove/replace the shocks, top shock mount change, etc. But I have not been able to find a video or description of the steps in assembly of the various parts to a complete shock assembly. I have the new shocks but concerned about removing and reusing parts from old shocks with the new shocks (mounts ([plan to source new), boots, bump stops, springs, etc.) Ride height with the current springs is 15.25" so I am assuming I can reuse them.

Anyone out there done this or know of a video showing the process? Much appreciated.

 

I'm hoping you will get instruction for the replacement parts and if it creates any confusion please send me a PM.
I think if you look at all the tearing down I did, you will understand at least the top section.
Here's hoping all the top are is coming in a kit put together.
In any case I'm be glad to help if I can.

 

Thanks for the offer and I’ll certainly ping you for advice. I’m following all the Top Mount discussions and videos (Rev Sam, etc) and the R&D involving the new Top Mounts now in testing (Wayne?).

 

There is a procedure in JTIS (attached) but unfortunately some of the images are missing from my copy.

The best picture I can find is from JEPC/Heritage:



My understanding is that the spring sits on (6) via packers (2). (9) wedges inside the gaiter (8) which in turn fits into the bottom bell on the upper mount (7)
That's how mine are assembled. I used some RTV to help retain the gaiters as they had both flopped down on top of the shock.

Spring assister 8 9 is part # MJA2150BA. The plastic packers are OK to reuse unless they're damaged.
Gaiter 8 is MJA2148AA but OEM imaginatively priced.

HTH

 

Thanks Michael. I’ll use this drawing as my “guide”. Hopefully I can reuse most of these parts.

 

If the top is a complete unit, one thing you will need to do. Clean the threads that go through the inner fender. Lots of times they are powder coated and will heat up and lock down on the threads on install, breaking the stud and then it really gets exciting. Don't throw away the old ones unit you get those studs torqued down.

 

Thanks for the tip - I’ll pay close attention to this. Hopefully the JTIS has the torque specs for all the nuts/bolts I’ll need to remove/replace.

Also, I’m looking at getting new Top Mounts and I know there are numerous negative comments about the Welsh and URO Mounts but what about the Eurospace Mounts (they are a little more expensive I see)?