Self Leveling Suspension XJ 40

Sir,

I am assuming that you would like to remove the rear leveling system. I know KYB makes the kit yet many people recommend that Boge shocks should be used.

Here is a brief text concerning self leveling system removal. Courtesy Jaguar/Jag lovers.

Ciao

I got a kit from

and installed it about 45k miles ago. I got the KYB shocks which seem fine but webserve says others have had problems with them. Your springs might be bad (sagging) also, as mine were.

-jk

The KYB shocks have had problems. Don't get me wrong, I have them on my XJ40 and I love the stiffer ride. I had to replace a new set I bought because BOTH of the thread shafts snapped off the top of the shaft. One snapped going over the railroad tracks, the other snapped going over a bump in the drive way. You could tell immediately. It seems there was a rash of these and KYB recognized the problem. They took mine back and refunded the money -- no questions asked.

I just put a set of Monroes on a friend's 1990 XJ40. So far the difference is like night and day compared to the old shocks. I'll let you know how it goes with them.

Webserve

I think the Monroe is a Belguim make. Boge?

Geez -- If the Monroes are Boge than there are a LOT of people spending too much for Boge. We paid $120 including shipping for the Monroes. Boge are nearly that much for just ONE shock!!

Webserve

I have had Monroes on back for the last 6 years. Softer than I like, but good.