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[Gaffers]

One of the last jobs on kitty is to sort out the knocking on the rear suspension.  I suspect that it is probably the shock bushing but I need to get underneath to double-check first.  I didn't notice anything untoward with the wishbones when I was doing the stabiliser bars and drop links last month and the subsequent 4 wheel alignment didn't notice anything wrong there either.  Plus, the s type is known for that bush to wear prematurely.

If I am right I am loath to buy more tools just for this one job.  Any advice from the wider audience?  I think that I could probably contruct a pulling jig with some sockets I have but I am not always right as Mrs G often tells me

[dave the builder]

How expensive is it to just replace both shocks ?
or have a metal insert "tube" to reduce the hole and movement
you can use sockets ,washers and threaded rod to pull bushes ,even bearings .
using plenty of lube makes it less painful 

[Gaffers]

Isn't that the truth! 

I thought about replacing the shocks but I dont wont to sink too much in to the car as I will probably be selling her on once I get the Ranger.  Still might end up cheaper than buying the tools and the new bushes though.

[Doctor Gollum]

How much do Jag specialists charge to change them?

Might be the most cost effective way

[Carfix]

I have done this job on my S Type (1999 3.0Se) a few years ago.

As I recall I used the various sized sockets and vice method to remove and then refit the new lower bush.

I think the bush is not a simple solid rubber type but has some form of "articulation". You have to be careful not to pinch the rubber boots that protect the bush.