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Hey guys, so a year ago I bought two new Mevotech supreme rear lower control arms at 209$CAD a piece and the bushings are already shot, The outer bushing steel inserts got loose from the control arm shell on all three of them.

I was thinking that they probably broke from doing a one wheel peel with the brakes causing alot of twisting force going directly on to the LCAs bushings. Cheaply made or not im not sure if this is what broke them but definatly not planning to do that again..

I was searching google for some and came across these Moog Rear LCAs at 168$ CAD each free shipping, but they have the same bushing type as the old mevotech ones I got, not sure if they would hold up.. Has anyone tried those? And are they durable?
Thanks!
 
I've seen reports that Moog are no better these days, but i used Moog links and some front end parts cause they had grease zerks and are easy to change anyway. In my experience on the farm a greased part always outlasts a non greased one. Was looking for motorcraft rears however i was only able to find one side, other side was back ordered but mines a 2003,
 
the moog dorman mevotech are all made by the same factory in china. my dormans are doing ok but they only have like 20k miles on them and i don’t do burnouts.

this is the only way you’re going to get a OEM part without waiting. you have to put two washers on the knuckle side because the bushing is slightly shorter. otherwise you’re good to go.

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16878

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16878
www.fcpeuro.com

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16879

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16879
www.fcpeuro.com



if you’re willing to wait for shipping from the UK you can get the OEM part that fits with no modification. these are what ford has on backorder.


www.berkshirejagcomponents.com

S Type Rear Lower Wishbone Left Hand XR848941 - Berkshire Jag Components

Shop this S Type Rear Lower Wishbone Left Hand XR848941 • Jaguar S Type Parts\Jaguar S Type Steering / Suspension / Bushes Parts ✔ Fast Delivery Worldwide
www.berkshirejagcomponents.com

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Rear Lower Wishbone for S Type - Right Hand XR88759

Shop a Rear Lower Wishbone Right Hand for S Type Jaguar Models - XR88759. ✔ Independent Jaguar Spares Supplier ✔ Fits S Type Models from 1999 to 2002
www.berkshirejagcomponents.com
 
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ajv8 said:
the moog dorman mevotech are all made by the same factory in china. my dormans are doing ok but they only have like 20k miles on them and i don’t do burnouts.

this is the only way you’re going to get a OEM part without waiting. you have to put two washers on the knuckle side because the bushing is slightly shorter. otherwise you’re good to go.

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16878

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16878
www.fcpeuro.com

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16879

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16879
www.fcpeuro.com



if you’re willing to wait for shipping from the UK you can get the OEM part that fits with no modification. these are what ford has on backorder.


www.berkshirejagcomponents.com

S Type Rear Lower Wishbone Left Hand XR848941 - Berkshire Jag Components

Shop this S Type Rear Lower Wishbone Left Hand XR848941 • Jaguar S Type Parts\Jaguar S Type Steering / Suspension / Bushes Parts ✔ Fast Delivery Worldwide
www.berkshirejagcomponents.com

www.berkshirejagcomponents.com

Rear Lower Wishbone for S Type - Right Hand XR88759

Shop a Rear Lower Wishbone Right Hand for S Type Jaguar Models - XR88759. ✔ Independent Jaguar Spares Supplier ✔ Fits S Type Models from 1999 to 2002
www.berkshirejagcomponents.com
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This is amazing! The fact that we can order LS compatible parts from FCPEuro means that, with their warranty, we could potentially be saving a lot of money on everything if we have to replace it more than once.
 
ajv8 said:
the moog dorman mevotech are all made by the same factory in china. my dormans are doing ok but they only have like 20k miles on them and i don’t do burnouts.

this is the only way you’re going to get a OEM part without waiting. you have to put two washers on the knuckle side because the bushing is slightly shorter. otherwise you’re good to go.

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16878

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16878
www.fcpeuro.com

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16879

Jaguar Control Arm - Lemforder C2P16879
www.fcpeuro.com



if you’re willing to wait for shipping from the UK you can get the OEM part that fits with no modification. these are what ford has on backorder.


www.berkshirejagcomponents.com

S Type Rear Lower Wishbone Left Hand XR848941 - Berkshire Jag Components

Shop this S Type Rear Lower Wishbone Left Hand XR848941 • Jaguar S Type Parts\Jaguar S Type Steering / Suspension / Bushes Parts ✔ Fast Delivery Worldwide
www.berkshirejagcomponents.com

www.berkshirejagcomponents.com

Rear Lower Wishbone for S Type - Right Hand XR88759

Shop a Rear Lower Wishbone Right Hand for S Type Jaguar Models - XR88759. ✔ Independent Jaguar Spares Supplier ✔ Fits S Type Models from 1999 to 2002
www.berkshirejagcomponents.com
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They have ones that fit the 2003-2006 with no washer by chance?
 
SultanGris said:
They have ones that fit the 2003-2006 with no washer by chance?
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the second link fits 03-06, it’s the ford gen2 arm. they started using the S.C (supercharged) arm casting but never updated the part number for the gen1
 
ajv8 said:
03-06 fits the same

they just started using the S.C (supercharged) arms and it got a new part number. ford never updated the part for the gen2 back to the gen1 but jaguar did
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That same part fits them all you're saying?99-06? Thanks
 
SultanGris said:
Yes i know, the ones you link are 99-02 for the original poster. I need 03-06 for mine, ha, thanks.
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it fits all LS and tbirds trust me

there’s at least 50 different part numbers for these arms and they’re all basically the same.
 
ajv8 said:
it fits all LS and tbirds trust me

there’s at least 50 different part numbers for these arms and they’re all basically the same.
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I misread your post, and have edited mine, I believe I understand now. Thank you sir.
 
ajv8 said:
it fits all LS and tbirds trust me

there’s at least 50 different part numbers for these arms and they’re all basically the same.
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Side note, and I know it's a long shot, but do you know if I could get STR brake rotors & pads and keep my stock, non-sport 2002 calipers or do I have to get S Type R calipers?
 
RyLS said:
Side note, and I know it's a long shot, but do you know if I could get STR brake rotors & pads and keep my stock, non-sport 2002 calipers or do I have to get S Type R calipers?
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no but you can get the bigger LS front sport brackets by ordering a used 04-05 XJ8 caliper and fitting the sport 320 front rotors
 
RyLS said:
Side note, and I know it's a long shot, but do you know if I could get STR brake rotors & pads and keep my stock, non-sport 2002 calipers or do I have to get S Type R calipers?
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It's alot of work... and takes some time to source the parts.


There is an easy 320mm front brake upgrade. It only requires the 320mm rotors... and sourcing Jaguar S-Type SPORT caliper brackets from Dorman.

There are also stainless braided brake hoses made by Stop Tech.
 
The only caveat to the front 320mm upgrade... is that the anti rattle clips for the brake pads will require some tweaking to keep from rubbing the rotors.

You need to use the clips... so the pads don't bind (or rattle) in the bracket.
 
The STR setup is ALOT more involved... and expensive

2007 Jaguar STR Brakes Confirmed

Fronts are a direct bolt on. Jag bolts are a little shorter. Jag stainless brake lines are the same length as LS factory lines. LS rotor is 11.81" Jag STR rotor is 14" 18" wheels are a close fit. If you can replace your brakes you can do this swap.
www.lincolnvscadillac.com

The LS brake system works vey well as designed... if the brake job is done properly.
 
04_Sport_LS said:
The only caveat to the front 320mm upgrade... is that the anti rattle clips for the brake pads will require some tweaking to keep from rubbing the rotors.

You need to use the clips... so the pads don't bind (or rattle) in the bracket.
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if you buy the pads for a 2004 XJ8 you will get the correct smaller clips. they only use the pad mounted ones not the bigger ones on top
 
Ry,

Keep everything factory size. Buy good quality rotors (not the cheap stuff) for all 4 corners... and use Akebono brake pads.

Don't beat on the car right away... and give the pads and rotors time to seat properly (a couple hundred miles of in town/rural driving).

You will be surprised how well it stops.

Don't use drilled and slotted rotors. They aren't necessary... and wear the pads faster.
 
04_Sport_LS said:
Ry,

Keep everything factory size. Buy good quality rotors (not the cheap stuff) for all 4 corners... and use Akebono brake pads.

Don't beat on the car right away... and give the pads and rotors time to seat properly (a couple hundred miles of in town/rural driving).

You will be surprised how well it stops.

Don't use drilled and slotted rotors. They aren't necessary... and wear the pads faster.
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Well, you're the expert here. I'll trust your advice.

BTW, how hard are these brakes to do for someone who has literally never turned a wrench in his life? Is there anything that I could f*ck up? Cause I'm scared of working on the car, but I'm also gettin' really sick and tired of paying out the *ss everytime something's wrong with this car and I figured that brakes would be a good place to start learning since they seem to be simple-ish from what I've seen so far online.
 
RyLS said:
Well, you're the expert here. I'll trust your advice.

BTW, how hard are these brakes to do for someone who has literally never turned a wrench in his life? Is there anything that I could f*ck up? Cause I'm scared of working on the car, but I'm also gettin' really sick and tired of paying out the *ss everytime something's wrong with this car and I figured that brakes would be a good place to start learning since they seem to be simple-ish from what I've seen so far online.
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fronts are about as easy as it gets. use jack stands if you value your life
 
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It would also help to go on ebay and buy the manuals for your year LS.

They actually lay out the procedures pretty well... and the torque specs are an invaluable necessity.
 
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