1996 Jaguar xj6 VDP rear shock replacement?

1996 JAGUAR XJ6
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SHOPGUY10
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I need to change the rear shocks on a 1996 Jaguar XJ6 VDP. They are the standard shocks (not self leveling). How do I remove the old ones so I can replace them? A schematic would be great! Or just a good description of how to proceed. Thanks!
Mar 6, 2006 at 11:00 AM
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JAMES W.
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Unless you have, or have access to, a spring compressor I wouldn't attempt it. It's a real good way to get hurt.
Oct 28, 2008 at 5:46 AM
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You don't need a spring compressor, but you definitely need a car lift and tranny jack.

Lift the car, undo entire rear end, undo 4 bolts holding shocks to sub frame, slowly lower rear end with tranny jack remove old shocks put new ones on.
Dec 8, 2008 at 4:23 PM
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JAMES W.
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Glad you got it. It's not a fun job. Just immagine what it would have cost if you took it to Jaguar.
Dec 8, 2008 at 6:37 PM
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CROWNLINER
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I was very lucky to have a mechanic neighbor with a 10,000 lbs lift in his garage. Whats funny is, we replaced all 4 shocks, then a week later figured out that the springs needed to be replaced as well!
Dec 8, 2008 at 6:42 PM
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JAMES W.
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Thanks for the reply. My XJ6 is an '88. It's my baby, but it's like a snowmobile, I work on it all week to maybe drive it for a while on a weekend.
Dec 9, 2008 at 12:45 AM