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    Parabolic leaf springs

    Does any have any expperience with parabolics & know prices or the best place to source? Any pros & cons would be appreciated.

    Thanks.

    Panda

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    I don't have any personal experience, but I don't know of any cons - the only catch I've heard of is that some have failed, apparently the cheaper ones - but then conventional springs break occasionally anyway.

    Note that you need dfferent shock absorbers for the parabolics.

    I would fit them to my 2a if I could afford it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JDNSW View Post
    I don't have any personal experience, but I don't know of any cons - the only catch I've heard of is that some have failed, apparently the cheaper ones - but then conventional springs break occasionally anyway.

    Note that you need dfferent shock absorbers for the parabolics.

    I would fit them to my 2a if I could afford it!

    John

    I had no idea you need different shockies. Guess I'll have to put the leaves & shockies on my wish list.

    I was readiing an LRO mag last night & saw some advertised for 199 pounds, hence got me thinking. Some of my leaves are broken & would love to replace them with paras. Maybe if I start saving now ... that is of course providing nothing else major breaks in the meantime!

    Panda

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    I have just purchased a set for my series 3 ute they cost a bomb. the only bad thing that I have heard is that they are no good for towing. I have not used mine yet look at this website it helped me Rocky Mountain Parabolic Suspension I bought mine from FWD

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    Quote Originally Posted by lro11 View Post
    I have just purchased a set for my series 3 ute they cost a bomb. the only bad thing that I have heard is that they are no good for towing. I have not used mine yet look at this website it helped me Rocky Mountain Parabolic Suspension I bought mine from FWD

    Thanks for that. I'll check it out. Let me know what they're like when you take her out.

    Panda

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    Tony,

    I have had Rocky Mountain Paras on mine for a while now and they have been great; better ride and articulation etc. Went for the Pro-Comp shocks with the set-up and have been very impressed. Also I decided on the 3 leaf rears for my SWB as I carry a bit of kit and 'tow' - no problems to date. Mind you - If I take the crap out of the back of the girl the things sits up high.....

    You can also get OME shocks if you wish. Talk to FWD as they are a real help.

    My profile pics do show some pics of the set up if you wish to take a look.

    I also went for longer brake lines as the old ones were on the way out and it was quite cheap to have custom ones made.

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    My S1 has parabolics and it rides a lot smoother than my 109... but then I guess that's not saying much!

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    Did a bit of investigating ... my God they're expensive

    Unfortunately, will have to wait awhile til I'm more financial. The whole kit costs more than the old girl's worth! Thanks for everyone's input.

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    I've recently taken my Series 1 down a very bumpy and potholed road, the kind of road you think about using low-range on, and was amazed at the difference between it's ride and the 109's. In the 109 I would be thinking about the chiropractor's bill, wishing I had a neckbrace and wondering if I would make it out before my teeth shattered. In the Series 1, although not pleasant, it was nothing to worry about. I'm guessing a lot of this difference is due to the parabolics on the Series 1 although the 109 does have an awful lot of plates in the rear leaves and is designed to carry 3/4 ton payloads so perhaps it's not a fair comparison?

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    does anyone know if you can still fit the axle strap with these springs mine sits a bit higher but I dont have any weight on it yet?

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