[s-cars] NAC. Replacing just one side of suspension

[Tony Curran]

No Audi content but advice sort.

 

My 03 Jaguar XJ8 took a hit in the rear hind quarter. Rear suspension was
damaged and is currently in the shop. The tech advises that the insurance
will pay for the fix for the side that was damaged, but I'm wondering if
there will be a mis-match with the other side.

 

The car has 66000kms (41000miles) on it, so the question is will a new shock
and control arm (bushes) on one side will cause an imbalance in the rear
suspension? I'm wondering if to go ahead and match the other side on my own
dollar.

 

TIA.

 

Tony

S6 96 - and lame Jaguar.