Wayne,
I converted last year…the ride is better then the SLS was and the SLS
shocks were only 4 years old. And the bonus is no more hydraulics, leaky
shocks, electronic stuff to go wrong!
Welshnet sells a kit for 425, it’s a good kit, with new springs. I had mine
done at a local shop for 240 dollars.
Tom
90 Sovereign cat-----Original Message-----
From: Wayne Estrada [mailto:wayne_estrada@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 11:42 AM
To: modern@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [modern] Shocks: Convert or not to Convert–that is the
Question
Dear (still Modern) List:
As we all know, the early XJ40s with hydraulic shocks are troublesome, to
say the least. Mine are so far gone that the car is bouncing around on
springs. I now (at last) have the funds to do something about it.
I rode in a friend’s XJ40 where he had done the conversion to standard
shocks. I felt a difference–to me (am I imagining this??) the ride was not
as good as the hydraulic setup–a bit harsher.
Some questions:
- For those that have converted, am I just flat out wrong about this? Your
feedback please!
-
What is a good source/price for a conversion kit? Does it come with
instructions? I think I’ll do it myself. -
If so, what is the better brand shock to use? (Koni, Boge, or??). I am
looking for the smoothest ride possible (not handling) -
Are the factory (or alternative) hydraulic shocks (still) available? How
difficult are they to replace? Cost comparison to the conversion
alternative?
Lots of big questions. Thanks in Advance for Help,
Wayne Estrada
Still Homeless Somewhere in the USA
1989 Vanden Plas (Alpine Green)
1989 XJ-S Convertible (Dorchester Grey)
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