Parabolics for my Stage1

[adamv8]

Hi,
I am interested to buy parabs for my 109.
Does anobody know some supplier of them ?
adam

[DionM]

Just a side note - my father installed some of the Rocky Mountain parabolics on his SIII Stage I (4BD1) and was not impressed with them - took 'em off and returned them.

He got the from their distributor in Brisbane.

[landrovermick]

My old man fitted Paras to his SIIA, he is very happy with them - its made it a new vehicle to drive. I think they came from one of their distributors near Newcastle NSW.

He was also very happy with their service .

He likes them so much that we will be changing them over to his new S3 (P76 V8- after market fitment).

Picks in my gallery

Mick

[incisor]

mate, i have to echo landrovermick's comments

great value for money!

[adamv8]

Distributor near Newcastle ?
Can I get some details please...?
My is 109 hard top, I am thinking about 3 or rather 4 leafs rear spring.

[Landroverterry]

Hi,
I found a new site for you:- www.parabolicsuspension.com or ring 4WD Megastores at 02 9622 1000.
I'm very satisfied with my springs. Raised my S11 50mm And softened ride considerably. A coiler it is definately not but still a great improvement.
Slightly more body roll but a lot better cross-axle performance. As Mick said, they will be following on to my new aquisition, a 77 S3 with 4.4 Leyland P76 on board. Easy on the throttle from now on.
Regards
Terry

[Landroverterry]

Adam
If they are a good dealer you will be told about your options regarding rear springs for your vehicle AND THE LOADS YOU WOULD NORMALLY CARRY. I have 3 leaf TIC Parabolics with Explorer Procomp ES 9000 shockers which are made in the U.S. and that seems to suit my style of 4WD work with my loads, camping gear and the like. I also collect firewood for personal use and have come in at times wityh a full load of dry hardwood in the rear of the 109.
Ask and you should be offered at least 2 options.
Regards
Terry

[incisor]

http://www.parabolicsprings.com/

to look at rocky mountain parabolics

[adamv8]

Hi Terry,
Thanks for info.
Do you have 3 leaf or 2 leaf + helper ?
Do you consider them (TIC's) to be really heavy duty and reliable ?
I had some emails with both TIC and RM (BTW-it was quite interesting what they said about each other...).
British springs produce perabs too and they gave me price 225 british pounds for full set +155 for shipping (4 leaf rear) to Sydney.
I will call 4WD Megastore and ask them too, thanks.
adam




Originally posted by Landroverterry
Adam
If they are a good dealer you will be told about your options regarding rear springs for your vehicle AND THE LOADS YOU WOULD NORMALLY CARRY. I have 3 leaf TIC Parabolics with Explorer Procomp ES 9000 shockers which are made in the U.S. and that seems to suit my style of 4WD work with my loads, camping gear and the like. I also collect firewood for personal use and have come in at times wityh a full load of dry hardwood in the rear of the 109.
Ask and you should be offered at least 2 options.
Regards
Terry

[adamv8]

Hi,
4DB1 is very heavy engine, maybe too heavy for those 2 leaf front paras ?
adam

Originally posted by DionM
Just a side note - my father installed some of the Rocky Mountain parabolics on his SIII Stage I (4BD1) and was not impressed with them - took 'em off and returned them.

He got the from their distributor in Brisbane.

[Landroverterry]

Back again Adam,
I have 3 leaf (2+1helper) and I suppose this is slightly light to have on the rear of my 109 hardtop, but they seem to work OK. I have the normal 2 leaf springs on the front, and have a PTO winch hanging off the front as well, and this does not seem to trouble the ride height, or the ride quality.
A good site to visit is www.ticonsole.nl as they are the manufacturers and have a great selection chart with all the info you could possibly need to set up properly. A good factory tour as well, and good explanation of how and why of para. springs. Generally just an informative site.
Pedal to the metal and GO.
Terry

[Lucy]

What are they worth, ie.what is it going to cost to put them on?

[Michael2]

Hi,

I imported a set of Britsh Springs Parabolics straight from the factory in the UK for my 109. About 200 pounds + freight + tax. I've since noted that British Parts in Welshpool, Perth have them in stock. (08) 9362 4199, britparts@bigpond.com . If you do decide to import to reduce cost, see if you can have it delivered to your home. If it lands at a port you have to pay customs tax, but if it's less than $1000 and is mailed direct to you you are tax exempt. Australia Post and Royal mail couldn't figure out how to mail me 4x20kg items!

British Springs are spring manufacturers for Land Rover and they make train and truck springs, so their build quality is good. I got 4 leaf rears which are quite firm unloaded.

I've heard of front parabolics not being able to handle the weight of an isuzu diesel though. That particular case was with Rocky Mountains, but I can't say whether that had to do with the spring design or the manufacture.

If you need to know more detail you can email me at mskyg@optusnet.com.au

Michael2

[Antaine]

Originally posted by Lucy
What are they worth, ie.what is it going to cost to put them on?

Of course it is often the case that what something was worth is far different to what it cost! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif :wink: style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif :wink:

Cheers,