Front springs for facelift
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JeromeNorris
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I have a 1993.5 big bumper facelift 4.0 coupe. Last year I replaced all the rear suspension and the shockers on the front. The car still sits high at the front. I want to replace the front springs but all Jag originals are no longer available. Can anyone suggest suitable springs.
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Jaguar5993
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Re: Front springs for facelift
Hi Jerome,
Sorry that the reply responses were a bit slow. You might even have a resolution by now.
There is a lot of info about this subject in this forum and on the internet.
I have purchased DB7 Eibach springs with GAZ shocks, but to be fitted later in the year for my Sportspack 6.0 V12. This normally would make my car lower in the front, but I to ,want to keep the ride height as standard (Sportspack which might be lower and harder than your 4.0).
The write-ups are good with this set-up and our usual Jag parts sellers can supply them (or shop around).
With these DB7 springs you need buy spacer rings, then add or subtract to get your preferred ride height. A lot of work ,as you should really use the correct spring compressor to changeover the rings each time.
Individual standard rings =each thickness is .125”(3.175mm) ,so probably you might need 3-5 to be added each side. Some sellers include a few in a kit.
I avoided the easier option to buy re-tensioned old springs or buy remanufactured springs with the factory tension, because I couldn't convince myself that the ride height would last as long as the originals.
Remember if trying the DB7 springs with spacers ,you only can gage the height when they are tensioned on the car. On the bench the difference cant be judged as the DB7's are thicker and compress in a different way.
As I said, I haven't done this yet, so I will find out later.
Good luck.
Sorry that the reply responses were a bit slow. You might even have a resolution by now.
There is a lot of info about this subject in this forum and on the internet.
I have purchased DB7 Eibach springs with GAZ shocks, but to be fitted later in the year for my Sportspack 6.0 V12. This normally would make my car lower in the front, but I to ,want to keep the ride height as standard (Sportspack which might be lower and harder than your 4.0).
The write-ups are good with this set-up and our usual Jag parts sellers can supply them (or shop around).
With these DB7 springs you need buy spacer rings, then add or subtract to get your preferred ride height. A lot of work ,as you should really use the correct spring compressor to changeover the rings each time.
Individual standard rings =each thickness is .125”(3.175mm) ,so probably you might need 3-5 to be added each side. Some sellers include a few in a kit.
I avoided the easier option to buy re-tensioned old springs or buy remanufactured springs with the factory tension, because I couldn't convince myself that the ride height would last as long as the originals.
Remember if trying the DB7 springs with spacers ,you only can gage the height when they are tensioned on the car. On the bench the difference cant be judged as the DB7's are thicker and compress in a different way.
As I said, I haven't done this yet, so I will find out later.
Good luck.
Nick W.
1995 XJS 6.0 V12 Coupe
1995 XJS 6.0 V12 Coupe
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JeromeNorris
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Re: Front springs for facelift
Thank you Nick for your very comprehensive advice. Sadly, health issues are presently preventing me from working on the car so I will pass your advice to my friendly garage proprietor (comfortably old school) who will be doing the job.
Many thanks again and good luck when you apply the change to your own car.
Best wishes
Jerome
Many thanks again and good luck when you apply the change to your own car.
Best wishes
Jerome
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