XKE Jaguar IRS Swaybar/Anti-roll bar

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by lal Naja

BTW What kind of bolts are you using to attach your coilovers to the frame and lower control arm? See my other thread on the subject.

Also what bolts did you use to mount the Diff to the frame. I have grade 5 drilled heads for wire-locking them in place. I could not find grade 8 drilled heads bolts.

Arthur,
I used Grade 8 bolts with Loctite to mount the diff to the frame, and I used the stock Jag threaded shafts for the coilover mounts.

[KevinW]

post deleted 0: i thought you meant Jag XJ (standard fitment in the uk).

[lal Naja]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

Arthur,
I used Grade 8 bolts with Loctite to mount the diff to the frame, and I used the stock Jag threaded shafts for the coilover mounts.

I'm now thinking of using Grade 8 threaded studs in the diff. This may make locating the diff into the bolting plate easier. And, as I've moved the entire IRS back 3/4", it will eliminate the clearance problem I have with getting the two top forward positioned bolts into their holes.

Moving the IRS 3/4" rearward will also require custom (3/4" longer) length shock shafts/bolts. And I'm hoping that Stainless Steel would be a good option for the shafts. Trouble is, I do not know what grade steel was used on the original shafts.

Thanks for your info.

Arthur