I'm installing new rear shocks & springs on a Series II. I can see that the retainer/seat and colletts keep the shock centered in the spring on the bottom end. But there appears to be nothing to keep the shock centered in the spring on the top end. This simply does not look correct to me. It looks like under the right circumstances, the top lip of the shock could actually slip under the top coil of the spring. I'm using simple oem shocks (Monroe)and springs that I've obtained from Xk's Unlimited.

I've checked the service manuals, but there is not much information on the assembly of the shock/spring combination.

Anybody have any thoughts?
Jeff Solomon

Submitted by bonnettoboot@e… on Sun, 02/15/2004 - 14:14

Dids you resolve your problem? On many types of Jag shock there is not a positive seat at the top, the spring simply pushes against the top collar. The fact is there is no axial pressure on the spring only on the shock so it is of little consequence. What did you use to assemble them? Bill Brady

Jaguar affectionado and etc.