V8 shock absorbers and suspension

Armstrong Shock Absorbers

408 Suspension

Front Upper Wishbone bump stops – 4off – Jaguar Part No. C29979 (NOTE: the hole size in the wishbone has to be enlarged to 5/16ths (appox 8mm) to accommodate the stud on the bump stop fixing plate.)

Upper ball joint front suspension – Jaguar Part No. CAC9938X (NOTE: the fixing nut is larger than the original part. However, there is sufficient space to tighten up with a shallow socket, the taper identical to original but it is advisable to pull taper into its locked position on the forging with a bare nut and washer. Then once locked up, replace with the Nyloc nut provided.

General V8 suspension

Front upper wishbone bump stops (4 off) – Jaguar Part No. C29979. Source: British Parts UK Tel: 01438 – 354816 www.britishparts.co.uk. Cost (Oct 07) £2.45 each + VAT + post NB. The hole size in the wishbone has to be enlarged to 5/16th to accommodate the stud on the bump stop fixing plate. Upper Ball Joint – Jaguar Part No. CAC9938X Source: British Parts UK Tel: 01438 – 354816 www.britishparts.co.uk. Cost (Oct 07) £9.99 + VAT + post.

NB. The fixing nut is larger than the original part. However, there is still sufficient space to tighten up with a shallow socket. Taper is identical to original but it is advisable to pull the taper into its locked position on the casting with a sacrificial bare nut and washer and then remove the nut before attempting to put on the nyloc nut.