Series 3 - Parabolics or Leaf Springs?

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tgreer

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Series 3 - Parabolics or Leaf Springs?
« on: June 28, 2011, 12:06:09 PM »
Hi

Any suggestions what I should get for my 109? I'll be replacing the springs and shocks soon enough and could do with some advice...
1975 Series 3 Land Rover - ex-MOD 109" Hard Top
3.0L V6 Ford Essex

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bilko68

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Re: Series 3 - Parabolics or Leaf Springs?
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2011, 07:49:43 PM »
hi tgreer
you should take a look at the series two club forum, there's loads of info on this topic as its been discussed many times.
i think as usual it all depends on the trucks use, pros and cons for both types of springs.
http://www.series2club.info/forum/index.php/topic,29412.0.html
This is just one answer there are many more if you search.
The forum is very helpful on the tech side of series 123.
happy reading
willie

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tgreer

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Re: Series 3 - Parabolics or Leaf Springs?
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2011, 08:03:07 PM »
Think I'm gonna go with parabolics...Smoother ride :)
1975 Series 3 Land Rover - ex-MOD 109" Hard Top
3.0L V6 Ford Essex

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Truckster

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Re: Series 3 - Parabolics or Leaf Springs?
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2011, 08:12:04 PM »
Think I'm gonna go with parabolics...Smoother ride :)


Smoother ride??........its a series.......they dont 'do' smooth!!!!!  ;D ;D
Mel ( & canine navigators )
109 Station Wagon-'The Goddess'- Sick Chassis...gutted!!
109 Station Wagon-'Firefly'-in need of tlc!!!
109 Ex-mil Rolling Chassis
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bilko68

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Re: Series 3 - Parabolics or Leaf Springs?
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2011, 08:15:22 PM »
you'll need longer shocks for the extra travel.
ta willie

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bilko68

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Re: Series 3 - Parabolics or Leaf Springs?
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2011, 08:46:57 PM »

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rangerovering

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Re: Series 3 - Parabolics or Leaf Springs?
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2011, 09:15:58 PM »
Be aware that cheap is not cheerful with parabolics. TIC console generally seem to get a very good name, plus they come with shocks designed to work with that particular spring.
Steve




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piper5

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Re: Series 3 - Parabolics or Leaf Springs?
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2011, 09:25:28 PM »
i had ticonsole parabolics on my series with procomp shocks they lasted10years before the motor was scrapped then they went on another landy , transormed the motor,  a friend had a set from one of the big online mobs down south and has broken every one on the road (no offroad use)

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tgreer

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Re: Series 3 - Parabolics or Leaf Springs?
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2011, 10:56:09 PM »
I was looking at getting the Parabolics from FamousFour (not sure what brand) and the Monroe Gas Assisted Shock Absorbers
1975 Series 3 Land Rover - ex-MOD 109" Hard Top
3.0L V6 Ford Essex

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dantheman

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Re: Series 3 - Parabolics or Leaf Springs?
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2011, 11:00:49 PM »
i believe gb parabolics are good so im told
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