Clay H.
Was having issues with the air ride system and having to replaced bags every two years. So expensive, I could not replace in sets but in pairs. Because of that I could never get that pesty fault code to stay off. I made the hard decision to converted from air bags to coils/struts. Not only does the bypass for the fault works perfectly that comes in this kit, the ride is great, price is good and I'm enjoy the peace of driving my 2004 Jaguar XJ8 again. Ordering was super simple. Thank you Strutmasters
Wayne J.
The attaching bracket on the front struts was bowed out and would not allow the the bolt to go through, so had to remove the struts, requiring a press to squeeze them together properly. The welded on nut for that bolt was too thick and hit the frame, so the nut had to be ground down to fit. This indicates the quality control folks aren't doing their job and cost me extra time and effort to install. Once done, the car rode fine.
Glenn T.
The kit fit quite well. The car sits and rides well too. Not quite as smooth as the original air suspension, but still a very nice ride with good handling. Very happy overall.
George R.
Kit installed easily and was complete. Ride height is even, but about 1/2 inch or so too high.
Valley T.
Excellent service, complete kit is the best option to servicing/maintaining expensive and overcomplicated air suspension.
Jason B.
Struts were everything I read about. My 08 Shaguar xJ Vanden Plas is nice and smooth as if the air ride were 100% all the time. It looks perfect, rides perfect. All you Jag enthusiasts that have put a "pin" in that grenade of whether to convert or not, pull the pin and convert the air ride to Shocks. I wish I would've done it sooner. Strutmasters are everything and then some. Words don't give a smooth and peaceful ride justice unless that word is Strutmasters.
JT - Canton, Ohio
Brody K.
Overall, very good product. The only issue/concern that I have is in the picture attached. The front shock connection at the lower control arm is tight. The mounting bolt contacts the forward portion of the front arm. If this is an incorrect installation, please let me know.
Nathan l.
Kit was complete with clear instructions. Shipping was fast. Only issue which really wasn't an issue was that one nut and washer for the front struts was a smaller size. Also this might be an issue for some people. The bottom bolts for the front struts are to long and hit the forward control arm. Must check the length and cut and radius the ends of those bolts. I'm in the business so that isn't a surprise or uncommon with aftermarket parts. Modifications, alterations and corrections are often necessary and have been for many years now.
Trudy S.
We ordered these and they fit perfectly! The price was the best around, even better than our own mechanic could find, and they are working excellent! I would order from this company again with no reservations! Thanks for the excellent product and follow-up!
Demenian F.
It gives the vehicle a nice level look, a nice firm ride. I’m very pleased.
Sherman C.
Fits well and feels almost like the original air suspension.
Neil B.
I experienced great service and advice from your staff,delivered on time and easy to fit,
Thank you
Keep up the Excellent service....
Jack T.
Fit perfectly. No warning lights. So glad to be rid of the air fault system junk that came from factory. Cost well worth it . A slight pop noise over speed bumps but not an issue other than that. Very happy I spent the money and changed out whole system.
Jeremy B.
Everything was delivered as promised. No hassles, would definitely order from here again.
Jim B.
Very fast shipping. Garage had easy time installing. Car is healed! Thanks!
Jeffrey D.
Easy install. Have used other aftermarket Coilover setup that lasted about a year before blowing out. Strut master setup feels nice, ride height is back to factory, little more on the sport side than comfort side (stiff). Very pleased with the quality. Researched a lot of different setups and I’m very happy I chose strutmasters.
Javed W.
I decided on SM's over Arnott due to the lower price-point and excellent reviews. I was impressed with the quality right out of the box. It took 5 hours to install, and there was no need to install the ERM as I just removed the fuse-relay instead. No check engine light. The ride quality is slightly more firm than before but comfortable. My only qualm is that the rear of the car is a tad higher than I prefer. Unfortunately, the coils are not adjustable but highly recommended nonetheless.
Ray H.
Installed easily. Drives well. Sits just about right. Hndles well over bumps and curves.
The only negative was that the dust boots on the rear struts were pulled over the shock absorber tubes too far during manufacturing and were torn. I had to repair the tears before installation.
Cecil M.
My 1956 f100 has a 1972 chevelle front clip .. do you have coil over swap...plus rotors and calipers
Gary D.
Solves the problem of expensive air suspension repairs. Does not ride quite as well as air but is not bad. Would recommend.
Robert R.
Conversion of air suspension to spring shock was very easy in the back and fairly easy in front too. The module instructions are well detailed except at the end. “Do I plug yellow connector back?” No! This needs to be added to instructions.
Kerry J.
Seems to work well . Time will tell.
Walter I.
I’ve had several xjs problems over the years and replaced airride systems at great expense. These work very well and I won’t be so gun shy on xjs going forward.
Zimmer's A.
worked as promised ,rides smooth ,stance is nice . installed electric bypass module no dash lamps on.
Euroteck European &.
Perfect fit!
Mark H.
Very happy with my new Strutmaster shock conversion kit. The car sits like it's supposed to, drives super smooth and I Know they're not going to deflate like my OEM shocks did in the cold weather. Customer service was great too!
Thanks,
Mark H.
Westerville, Ohio
Bruce B.
Coil springs and shocks solved the long standing suspension problem with the '04 Jaguar XJ8.
Campbell A.
Fit well, no problems, arrived on time. customer very happy
benjamin s.
Went in prety easily, preload on main nut was more than I anticipated but it was all prety easily assembled. The hardest part was dealing with the rusty bolts holding the old suspension in
Sonny C.
Rep. Was great. Ordered on a Monday , he said by Thursday. Had it Wednesday. Good price , great service, fast delivery. You can't go wrong, give them a try.
Jeff A.
Ride is a little stiff compared to my air struts, but at lesat I do not have to worry about it loosing air pressure any more.
Larry Grimm A.
Everything fit perfectly and the instructions were perfect. I and the customer are very satisfied with the way everything turned out. If you are working on a Jaguar this is definitely the way to go!
Robert B.
Excellent service, quick shipment.
Conversion Kit works like a charm. Problem SOLVED!
wesley r.
the order came in good order and was installed by a shop in Tucson that had done conversions before . Took them 6 hours . Well worth it since I cant do the work any more,age related you know. Got tired of chasing suspension faults and went for the conversion and am very pleased with the results. The XJ8 Jag is again a superb ride. Wes Rhodes
Terry M.
Looks good. Handles just fine. The ride is not quite as soft as the air bags. No surprise. For all our short trips around town, we'll hardly notice the difference. One quarter the cost of replacing the air bags and the compressor.
Constadinos R.
Good fitment. No warning lamps.
Recommended!
Steven S.
Excellent fit, reasonably easy to install, first time in 5 years I don’t have to worry about the suspension deflating when the outside temperature drops below 50*
Burt S.
Perfect fit, rides like new, and no warning lights!
LTB Auto S.
looks good and drives good now
Jason G.
Took about 6 hours hours to install being rather amateur and having only basic hand tools. Struts thus far have preformed remarkably well! Very satisfied with purchase.
Dean R S.
The air suspension replacement kit was perfect. The struts and springs were already fully assembled, for easy installation. They were very well made, and reasonably priced. My mechanic was veery pleased with how easy they were to install, and we were both impressed by the ride and handling, after the installation. I think the car rides slightly better than it did, which was always excellent. I am very pleased, and it saved me $10,000 over what Jaguar wanted to replace the air suspension. Finally, these parts will probably last the life of the car, and I will not be paying to have the air suspension fixed.
Paul P.
I installed coil-overs and electronic part in my 2005 xj8l in about six hours, including taking breaks , working on my garage floor. The hardest part was removing the rear seat. Now the car drives and rides very well ; I went out and hit pot holes and sped over train tracks and swerved wildly, but can find no fault with the suspension. I am very pleased.
Ronald N.
Bought a replacement kit for air struts, to convert to standard struts. Great speed and service and worked perfectly. Great place to see in person too. Many old and exotic cars in the back rooms. Fantastic experience.
Larry R H.
Everything's fantabulous, excellent ride.... ride's better than $1600 dollar shocks I replaced with stuttmasters... would highly recommend... thanks & Happy New Year......,struttmasters..are the best...Mr. Larry
Lene T.
John of Strutmasters was great. I'm not a mechanic but he made sure I got the right suspension for my XJ8.
Curtis F.
They were installed by my mechanic with little to no problem.
Bruce Batson
2006 jaguar xj8l , air pump went so rebuilt, front shock popped after I rebuilt pump shop wanted $1850.00 to replace both front shocks , went to strutmasters after checking the fourms. my wife is recovering from cancer and hard rides are not cgood for her , so I bought the conversion kit so I would not have to keep replacing air shocks . the kit is cheaper than the 2 shocks on front , my shop had them replaced in 4 hours and no suspension light , they said it was easy with strutmasters instructions. may car rides better than it ever did if you are considering a kit I say buy it you wont be sorry. Thank you for all your help will buy all cars shocks and struts from you folks from now on.
Scott
Started to develop an intermittent Air Suspension Fault" on my 04 XJ8 and shortly after that found it sitting low in the right front corner in the mornings. After some research decided to go with Strutmasters so placed them on order. Showed up in about a week. Took about 4 hours to install the toughest thing for us was getting behind the back seat. Other than that you can do this if you can change the oil on you car and have the tools and a decent jack and stands. Everything went in without a hitch and there are no errors on the computer it is happy. Ride and handling to me are more sporty than before. It is a bit firmer without being too stiff but stays much flatter in the turns and bounce is non existent regardless of the road. Very satisfied with the drive of the car overall. Money well spent if you car has life left and you don't want to open the box on messing with the air suspension."
Karla Ferrell
I have a 2004 Jaguar xj8 and 1 of the air shocks went out, The mechanic recommended that I put on a conversion kit. I'm Glad I found these parts online. They cost Half what the mechanic was going to charge me and they are Quality Parts. My mechanic commented on them. Absolutely recommend
Dean
Last year my Jaguar started showing a faulty air system, the front end would drop down... only when the temp got to near freezing. So after doing a fair bit of Googling, I found Strutmasters. The reviews all seemed universal in how Strutmasters equipment saved their car. Well, now you can add one more to the chorus. My local shop whom I've done business with for years took the kit from Strutmasters and four hours later called me to say it was ready. When I went to get it, she was standing much better! I haven't put too many miles on since, maybe about 70 or so. But, I can positively say that ride is back to at LEAST as good as it had been when the air system worked. I also have the impression that the car actually handles a bit better. I'm no racer, but she feels much more stable in corners! I'm VERY happy with Strutmasters sales, shipping AND quality. All at a cost (with installation) that was about half the cost of dealership!