Bilstein 24-023757 B4 OE Rear Shock for Jaguar XJ8 / Vanden Plas / XJR X308

Vehicle Fitment

• 1998-2003 Jaguar XJ8 (X308, Base / L, 4.0L V8, RWD)
• 1998-2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas (X308, Base / SC, 4.0L V8, RWD)
• 2000-2003 Jaguar XJR (X308, 4.0L Supercharged V8, RWD)

Fitment Notes

• Rear axle position only
• Sold individually
• Standard suspension only
• Does not fit vehicles equipped with CATS (Computer Active Technology Suspension)
• Does not fit vehicles equipped with electronic or self-leveling suspension
• Direct OE replacement -- no modifications required
• Uses factory mounts and hardware
• Designed for original spring rates

Features

• B4 OE-replacement design
• Monotube gas pressure construction
• Maintains original ride quality
• Meets or exceeds OE standards
• Restores OE performance and handling
• Large effective piston working surface
• Prevents oil foaming under heat and load
• Improved heat dissipation
• High traction and precise handling
• Direct factory replacement
• Made in Germany
• Limited lifetime warranty

Specifications

• Series: B4 OE Replacement
• Position: Rear
• Quantity: Sold individually
• Type: Monotube gas pressure
• Adjustability: Non-adjustable
• Configuration: Direct OE replacement
• Spring compatibility: Factory OEM springs
• Suspension type: Standard (non-CATS)
• Country of origin: Germany
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

Included Components

• 1x Bilstein B4 OE replacement rear shock absorber

Product Description

The Bilstein 24-023757 is a B4 OE Replacement rear shock absorber engineered specifically for the 1998-2003 Jaguar XJ8, 1998-2003 Vanden Plas, and 2000-2003 XJR with the X308 chassis and standard (non-CATS) suspension. The B4 series is Bilstein's restoration-grade damper line -- purpose-built to return the X308 platform to its original Jaguar ride quality and handling characteristics, while meeting or exceeding the OE specifications it replaces. Sold individually, with each unit installing directly using the factory mounting points, springs, and hardware without modifications.

Bilstein's monotube gas pressure design is the gold standard developed by the company in 1957 and refined over seven decades -- high-pressure gas keeps the damper oil from foaming under heat and load, delivering consistent damping force whether the car is touring quietly or being pushed hard. The larger effective piston working surface compared to twin-tube dampers produces better heat dissipation, sharper handling response, and the precise wheel control the supercharged XJR especially demands. Critical note: this shock is for standard suspension only -- does NOT fit X308 vehicles equipped with CATS (Computer Active Technology Suspension) or electronic/self-leveling suspension, which require different SKUs. Made in Germany and backed by Bilstein's limited lifetime warranty.