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  1. 6th October 2013, 07:15 PM #1
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    New springs for 2 SWB Where and which type ?

    I need rear springs for my SWB series 2. Does anyone know where in Melbourne ( prefer south ) to get new springs ? or get them reset ?
    I am not sure how much weight I am going to put in it but at the moment I havent even got a spare wheel as the rear starts to sag with any weight in it .

    All help appreciated !
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  2. 6th October 2013, 07:23 PM #2
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    Have you considered parabolics!
    Or get new standard springs.
    Resetting in my opinion is a waste of time!
    I used to work in an engineering shop that had traditional blacksmiths and even they said resetting doesn't last. I have had standard springs reset and they don't last that long.
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  3. 7th October 2013, 04:27 PM #3
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    Remember that the right rear spring has a higher camber ( bow) than the left as it takes the weight of both the driver and fuel tank.

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  4. 7th October 2013, 07:04 PM #4
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    Thanks for that !
    Who sells new standard springs ?
    Ps I have dual fuel tanks.
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  5. 8th October 2013, 05:02 PM #5
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    G'day ian4002000

    Is yours an Ex-Army 2a,if so they were all fitted with what became the Landrover 1ton springs,as the vehicles were fitted with chassis extensions at the front and longer swinging shackles both front and rear but you cannot use parabolic springs as they make the drive angles to steep (the front gearbox X member is notched for this reason).
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  6. 9th October 2013, 07:04 PM #6
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    No its just a civilian SWB, with saggy bum...
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