Parabolic springs or bolicks
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 01:31
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Yeah Mate
Good Evening,
Has any had experience or now any body who has had Parabolic springs fitted, good/bad otherwise? I’m thinking of fitting some to an 85 lux have been told by supplier (Westralia Spring works) there bloody brilliant, softer ride better articulation etc. The opposition says otherwise, prone to cracking etc.
Reply By: TheWommy - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 05:52
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 05:52
the design of parabolic springs dictates they have more stress and strain and consequently higher failure rates. Nothing will improve a 85 Hilux. Spending that sort of money on a 20 year old vehicle is interesting.
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Follow Up By: Yeah Mate - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 09:25
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 09:25
Are you a mechanical engineer or just a Mondays expert? YEEEEAH MAAAAAATE
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Follow Up By: Utemad - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 10:10
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 10:10
You didn't ask for an engineer, just opinions from those with them or know someone with them.
If you want an engineer try the Yellow Pages.
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Follow Up By: R.E.P.C.O. - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 11:02
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 11:02
Yeah Mate did you not get the answer you wanted to hear
Parabolic springs do give a better ride but they sure have a higher failure rate
Problem is to find fully engineered and manufactured parabolic springs
Make sure the parabolic springs are made by a large reputable manufacturer
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Follow Up By: Yeah Mate - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 11:19
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 11:19
Your right utemad, I asked for experience 1st or 2nd hand .And thanx repco
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Reply By: Baz (NSW) - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 14:40
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 14:40
Can someone explain a parabolic spring please, i have this picture of this guy making springs out of old satilite dishes, i'm disturbed enough without this mental image in my mind.
Baz.
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Follow Up By: Member - Brett H (QLD) - Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 18:22
Wednesday, Sep 29, 2004 at 18:22
I like that Baz....that's funny.
I remember a time when my mother overheard me talking on the phone about a Parabolic Dish . When I got off the phone I said I was going out. She told me to enjoy the new resturant....??? I didn't know what she was on about untill she said. "you must tell me what they put in those parabolic dishes, it sounds Polynesian."
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