Thread: Parabolics for a Stage 1

PM Tony or Panda, they have just put Parabolics on their Series 3, I would assume they would be the same.

Baz.

If you are fitting parabolics, I'd suggest you don't fit extended shackle plates. It can lead to over extension of the springs and they can bend. Most parabolics tend to sit a bit higher than standard springs anyway.

Gday Frank,

My turn to help you.

I fitted parabolics from FWD in Brisbane, (Rocky Mountain) 5 months or so ago and was told that 2 leafs on the front and 3 on the back would be ok. I queried this as my girl has a bed in the top and a heavy Ford 302 Cleaveland under the bolnnet. My car sits too low, by far. I put the stage 1 diff in on saturday and the front propshaft is now rubbing when I go over small bumps.

I tried the military shackles when I firs got them even though I was told not to. And they seemed to sit even flatter.

The ride is bit simular to the Perentie coils (almost) and she rocks from side to side in the sand but they are much better than the old leafs.

The guys from FWD gave me a brand new set of leafes which I need to seperate and add to the pack to make 3 leaves. Hopefully this will fix it.

My advice is go more not less and the longer military shackles dont improve the height, unfortunatly.

All the best,

Tim

Originally Posted by stomps

Gday Frank,

My turn to help you.

I fitted parabolics from FWD in Brisbane, (Rocky Mountain) 5 months or so ago and was told that 2 leafs on the front and 3 on the back would be ok. I queried this as my girl has a bed in the top and a heavy Ford 302 Cleaveland under the bolnnet. My car sits too low, by far. I put the stage 1 diff in on saturday and the front propshaft is now rubbing when I go over small bumps.

I tried the military shackles when I firs got them even though I was told not to. And they seemed to sit even flatter.

The ride is bit simular to the Perentie coils (almost) and she rocks from side to side in the sand but they are much better than the old leafs.

The guys from FWD gave me a brand new set of leafes which I need to seperate and add to the pack to make 3 leaves. Hopefully this will fix it.

My advice is go more not less and the longer military shackles dont improve the height, unfortunatly.

All the best,

Tim

More leaves = stiffer ride = less wheel travel offroad.

IMHO, the best option is to use the smallest number of leaves that will do the job. A Stage 1 V8 has the lightest engine put into a series landie.

Dave_S who posted above used to be the Australian agent for RM paras. He had an ISUZU-powered SIII Stage 1 (400+ kg of engine) with 2-leaf paras. It rode higher than std and the suspension worked well on and off road. To be honest I am surprised you need more leaves.

Military shackles are designed to be used with extended spring hangers. That combination increases height by 1.5" F+R. Just using military shackles alone would give only half that, and wouldn't help the front pinion angle or caster.

Originally Posted by stomps

Gday Frank,

...The guys from FWD gave me a brand new set of leafes which I need to seperate and add to the pack to make 3 leaves. Hopefully this will fix it. ...

Tim

When I spoke to Rock Mountain last year, they said that there is a 3rd leaf designed for the front pack, that is not usually delivered to Australia.

Surely getting the correct 3rd leaf from Canada would be preferable to breaking up a regular pack?

Diana

Originally Posted by stomps

Gday Frank,

My turn to help you.

I fitted parabolics from FWD in Brisbane, (Rocky Mountain) 5 months or so ago and was told that 2 leafs on the front and 3 on the back would be ok. I queried this as my girl has a bed in the top and a heavy Ford 302 Cleaveland under the bolnnet. My car sits too low, by far. I put the stage 1 diff in on saturday and the front propshaft is now rubbing when I go over small bumps.

I tried the military shackles when I firs got them even though I was told not to. And they seemed to sit even flatter.

The ride is bit simular to the Perentie coils (almost) and she rocks from side to side in the sand but they are much better than the old leafs.

The guys from FWD gave me a brand new set of leafes which I need to seperate and add to the pack to make 3 leaves. Hopefully this will fix it.

My advice is go more not less and the longer military shackles dont improve the height, unfortunatly.

All the best,

Tim

Tim, thanks for relaying your experiences, the tip on extended shackles from all who replied is helpful also, do you have a Web-Site address or phone number for FWD (is that their full name) in Brisbane.
Thanks All for your helpful info,cheers, Regards Frank.

I'm looking for paras too....would be interested in contact details too

I have tried the place in Melbourne...via their website but no reply!!!

(Just like that with other parts I wanted. Ended up getting them from the UK in the end...and cheaper).

Chilly

Originally Posted by Tank

Tim, thanks for relaying your experiences, the tip on extended shackles from all who replied is helpful also, do you have a Web-Site address or phone number for FWD (is that their full name) in Brisbane.
Thanks All for your helpful info,cheers, Regards Frank.

The Aust agents for RM are now:

FWD Motors
FWD Motors - 4WD Spare Parts for Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux

759 Fairfield Rd
Yeerongpilly, QLD 4105
(07) 3848 7763

They also import LR parts, and supply most other parts places (including stealers - with parts for vehicles more than a few years old!!!)