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  1. 23rd June 2009, 09:00 PM #1
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    "robust" suspension kit? any good?

    Robust Suspension Kit on Ebay

    anyone know anything about these?

    I want to improve the ride of my 109 GS - the springs are practically seized, and even if i were to remove the originals, remove a leaf or two and clean them up, i have no access to a spring works to reset them before refitting, nor any local suppliers of shocks, etc.

    So does anyone know anything about these kits on ebay?

    i'm assuming that the shackles in the kit aren't compatible with my army chassis, but would the rest work, and if so, how might they perform?
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  2. 23rd June 2009, 10:12 PM #2
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    Never heard of them, they look like parabolics.

    Here's their About Us page.
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    They are definitely parabolics for a LWB. The price seems reasonable. But will cost $$ to ship to WA. Just sent a rear LWB tail shaft and that cost me nearly $80.00 from Syd to Melb. Ouch....

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  4. 23rd June 2009, 11:31 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wolfman_TWP View Post
    They are definitely parabolics for a LWB. The price seems reasonable. But will cost $$ to ship to WA. Just sent a rear LWB tail shaft and that cost me nearly $80.00 from Syd to Melb. Ouch....

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    shipping is a given up here.

    i had been considering parabolics - would these be suitable for a soft top gs carrying medium loads?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 45tr0 View Post
    shipping is a given up here.

    i had been considering parabolics - would these be suitable for a soft top gs carrying medium loads?
    They are NOT parabolics. The picture shows semi-elliptic springs. Furthermore, the springs shown in the pic won't fit a landie. They have offset centre bolts, among other issues. I suspect they are toyota springs. If you are considering bidding I would call the spring works first. Most offerings from OZ spring places are STIFFER than stock - which defeats the purpose...

    I have posted several times on here how to mod semi-elliptics if you want to DIY.
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  6. 24th June 2009, 08:13 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by 45tr0 View Post

    I want to improve the ride of my 109 GS - the springs are practically seized, and even if i were to remove the originals, remove a leaf or two and clean them up, i have no access to a spring works to reset them before refitting, nor any local suppliers of shocks, etc.
    Might I suggest that you contact Westralia Springworks in Perth?

    Cheers Charlie
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  7. 24th June 2009, 10:55 AM #7
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    The construction does look similar to the parabolics I have bought, but yes they are thicker and look to be made up of some short leaves as well, parabolics only have full length leaves, but it's a pretty bad photo. You should just give these guys a call and ask them what they are and whether they have any previous Land Rover Series customers you can talk to. My parabolics were $880 for the full set, plus the cost of shocks to suit $660, plus bolts, bushes etc. So if they were parabolics that would be a good price. From my "adolescent" Land Rover experience everything I have read or been told tells me that parabolics will give you a softer ride, but as yet I have not had a chance to try them. Isuzurover also has a good thread on how to modify existing springs, but my springs were beyond repair and the rear pair were different to each other! Here's the new ones I have:
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  8. 24th June 2009, 11:13 AM #8
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    done some digging - they are semi-elliptics, and the photo is taken from their website but is not a set for LR - thought the whole lot looked a bit wrong.

    i'll check with the company as to what they offer for LR and get back to you all.

    cheers!
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