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MJB2140EB-B4 - Shock Absorber – Adaptive CATS – Front

Original price - Original price €450,00
Original price
€450,00
€450,00 - €450,00
Current price €450,00
OEM Part
OEM: Made by an Original Equipment Manufacturer. This part is made by an original equipment manufacturer or under their license, ensuring compatibility and quality.
Brand Bilstein
Front Adaptive Damper for the CATS (Computer Active Technology Suspension) adaptive damping system, 4.0 litre V8.

The damper controls spring and body movement at the front axle and carries a solenoid-operated valve that the suspension control module switches between a soft and a firm damping rate. The module reads road and body inputs and selects the rate continuously, so this damper is an electrical component as well as a mechanical one - its connector and loom must be reconnected on fitting.

It is specific to vehicles built with the adaptive system. A conventional damper fitted in its place leaves the control circuit open and removes adaptive control on that corner. Dampers should be replaced as an axle pair so that damping rates remain matched side to side.
Fitment Notes JAGUAR XK8 / XKR 1998-2003 (X100) — Front adaptive damper (CATS), 4.0 V8. Bilstein OE. Fits adaptive suspension EXCEPT R Performance. Front, replace as a pair (Qty 2 per vehicle). VIN up to A30644.
Alternative Codes
MJB2140EB-B4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MJB2140 front shock absorber?
The MJB2140 is a front adaptive damper (CATS) for the Jaguar XK8 and XKR. It's a Bilstein shock absorber for the Computer Active Technology Suspension system, which varies damping firmness electronically. It controls front wheel movement and body control over the road.
Which Jaguars does the MJB2140 damper fit?
The MJB2140 fits the Jaguar XK8 and XKR (X100) from 1998 to 2003 with the 4.0 V8, up to VIN A30644. It's for cars with adaptive CATS suspension. It does not fit R Performance models, so check your suspension type and VIN before ordering.
How many MJB2140 dampers do I need?
Fit the MJB2140 front dampers as a pair, so order two per vehicle. Replacing both front sides together keeps damping even and handling balanced. This listing is for one damper.
Does the MJB2140 fit R Performance models?
No, the MJB2140 does not fit XKR R Performance models. It suits the standard adaptive CATS suspension on the XK8 and XKR up to VIN A30644. R Performance cars used a different damper setup, so confirm your specification before ordering.
What are the signs the front adaptive dampers are worn?
Worn front CATS dampers usually cause a floaty or crashy ride, nose dive under braking, or a suspension fault warning if a damper leaks or fails electrically. On the XK8 and XKR, replacing both front dampers as a pair restores proper body control.