I ran into a guy with a 2004 XKR convertible. He said he just had $7000 worth of suspension work done. He wasn’t very knowledgeable about what was done but he mentioned air bags? Says the car is back in the shop for same problem. I am curious.

I have a 2003 XK8. Does the XKR have a significantly different suspension system that involves air bags?

yikes $7000 bucks

Randy

 

same thing except XKR has adaptive shocks

 

I have a 2002 XKR, took it to a dealer a few years ago to have an alignment done after installing new tires. They said I needed 4 adaptive shocks and 4 new springs before they could do an alignment. I believe they quoted me about $6000 then. I told them I could buy a lot of tires for that price. Rear ride height was in tolerance, front was about 1/2 inch low. I replaced the front shock mounts myself but it did not make measurable difference. Maybe someday I'll buy new shocks and springs for the front and have the alignment checked. Until then, I'm just enjoying the ride.

 

They sure are quick to jack that price up, pun intended. I spent nowhere near that kinda money on my front suspension and I bought a stand up compressor and other tools. No, it wasn't done in 1-2 days but it was far less costly. $6-7000?? I could have paid for my lift and had money left over. Just sayin', TM

 

Yeah, I also did not spend nearly that much and I did buy CATS shocks and lowering springs plus I also did my subframe mounts… well, basically my entire front suspension is new and most of my rear as well. I think I spent somewhere around $2,000 total in parts.

Being able to do your own labor goes a long way with these cars.