parabolic springs
Submitted: Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 01:35
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Just wondering if anyone's tried parabolic springs for their leafsprung vehicle and wandering how much better ride they give.I am considering running these with rancho adjustable shocks with in-cab adjustment for my 90 hilux.Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
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phil
Reply By: Well 55 - Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 11:56
Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 11:56
They are being made for Land Rovers, so I don't see why you carn't get them for the Hi-Lux. Being a tapered spring they should give a lot smoother ride.
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Reply By: 4mud - Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 12:51
Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 12:51
They must have copied the design,you can now get them for most leaf sprung vehicles
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phil
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Reply By: Member - Sparkie (QLD) - Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 21:26
Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 21:26
I don't know if it is relevant but we put some on our boat trailer and they worked fine. No more getting salt
water caught between the leafs and rusting them.
Sparkie(IE not Y) ;-)
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Reply By: Tuff60 - Saturday, Nov 27, 2004 at 13:35
Saturday, Nov 27, 2004 at 13:35
Definately the stuff for off road articulation, only thing better is coils. On road the ride is probably worse, as Hilux has diff below
the springs the axle wrap when accelerating or braking is annoying. Did not have this problem in cruisers as the diff was on top of
the springs. P.S. if you go for them strengthen your torque rod mount on the chassis, or it will rip off or crack down the track.
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Follow Up By: 4mud - Tuesday, Nov 30, 2004 at 01:02
Tuesday, Nov 30, 2004 at 01:02
Thanks for all the opinions,had them fitted today and the ride is almost as good as my 80 series
cheers
phil
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