Thread: Arthur gets new (parabolic) spring in his step

Like any spring, they will work to their optimum with a decent shock. You dont say whether you changed these as well. A longer travel shock would be in order, as parabolics give greater articulation.

When we put parabolics on our Stage 1, they were bought as a set with shocks, although I wasn't that fussed with the ones supplied.

Originally Posted by numpty

Like any spring, they will work to their optimum with a decent shock. You dont say whether you changed these as well. A longer travel shock would be in order, as parabolics give greater articulation.

When we put parabolics on our Stage 1, they were bought as a set with shocks, although I wasn't that fussed with the ones supplied.

Yep, sorry I forgot to mention I have a set of new heavy duty "Tough Dog"s all round. I put them for our last trip with the old springs (the old shocks were dead).

I also kept the rebound straps on the back, which I replaced not long ago. The old ones were broke off years ago (before I got Arthur).

I also forgot to mention........they were a bloody good investment, made the old beast ride very nicely.

Originally Posted by numpty

I also forgot to mention........they were a bloody good investment, made the old beast ride very nicely.

Sounds good, thanks! I'm looking forward to our next outback adventure.

Hi Landydude,

I have also recently put a set of Britpart parabolics on my Game and while they ride well I have a problem with a lean to the drivers side. I was wondering if you have the same issue or if yours sits level? I have swapped the rears from one side to the other and it still leans to the drivers side so I am thinking it is something to do with the car rather than the springs unless it is just a fact of life with the parabolics as they are not different side to side like the standards.

Thanks,

TimJ.

Originally Posted by Timj

I have also recently put a set of Britpart parabolics on my Game and while they ride well I have a problem with a lean to the drivers side. I was wondering if you have the same issue or if yours sits level? I have swapped the rears from one side to the other and it still leans to the drivers side so I am thinking it is something to do with the car rather than the springs unless it is just a fact of life with the parabolics as they are not different side to side like the standards.

Funny you should mention that. On my old springs I had a lean to the drivers side of about 2" (simple measure from the ground to the top of the rear wheel arches). I had put that down to the old springs.

But with my new ones I still reckon there is a bit of a lean. I was going to get around for a bit, let them settle in, and then and measure it properly in various places and see if its real or my imagination.

I wonder how much this might have to do with the fuel tank also being on the drivers side. I have also modified mine, changing the 10gal tank to a 16 gal tank.

All Series Landrovers have a weight bias to the right - fuel tank, transfer case, battery, steering gear, and usually driver. For this reason all RH factory springs have more set on them to get them to sit level. However, they usually sag to the right anyway eventually. But if the parabolics are not handed, they must give a lean to the right.

John

Originally Posted by JDNSW

All Series Landrovers have a weight bias to the right - fuel tank, transfer case, battery, steering gear, and usually driver. For this reason all RH factory springs have more set on them to get them to sit level. However, they usually sag to the right anyway eventually. But if the parabolics are not handed, they must give a lean to the right.

Ah I never figured the springs would be handed! I didn't see any difference between the two rears, (but wasn't looking either), so I think I should have a better look and make sure they have the same part number of have some differentiating markings. I'd hate to have to swap them over though. Took me a few hours to fit them trying to get everthing to line up (especially the locator pin on the dif). I did it all in the home garage with a couple of jacks.