Note the shackle on the front springs is at the front, not the back. First of all you need to remove the springs from the vehicle. From my reading however the parabolic springs of choice with most of the uk land rover drivers in the know are the gb parabolics. Suspension in series series 1 parts suspension from john craddock ltd. A brief history of the land rover series ii, iia and iib fc. Land rover accessories oils fluids chemicals car accessories rimmer bros car parts information provides further details on.
The long wheelbase model was fitted with larger 11. This section lists those suspension parts that we either have lots of stock of, or can easily obtain. What follows are my personal thoughts and current understanding on the subject of optimizing leaf springs and suspension for expedition travel. Thought ill start dismantling the set of springs i have to mix and match the best bits for one good set. Land rover check strap rear axle all swb with leaf springs 237100.
Buy parabolic springs for land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 from paddock. Is there a way to adjust the trim on these, or should i replace the springs. A v8powered land rover with the range rover s constant 4wd system was a considerable technological advancement on the parttime 4wd and 4cyl engines of previous variants, though the stage 1 still used the series iiis leaf springs. Below you find some of the many typical features of the hst system. The stage 1 was normally available only in lwb 109inch 2,800 mm form but 24 examples were built with the swb. This part is the steel and rubber bush located at the rear of the front spring of land rover series 1 86in 88in 107in 109in and 80in with wide front springs and series 2 and 2a 88in and 109in up to chassis suffix g and series 3 88in models. Used with the 2 leaf front parabolics, how was the ride height. Series 2 leaf spring recommendations land rover forum. Im having some issues getting in touch with rm, and i would. Rovahfarm for all your new land rover parts and accessories. Teflons torque lr series mechanics turning a new leaf.
Land rover multi leaf springs leaf spring manufacturer. Then, towards the end of the series 3 production in 1983, the land rover 110 had coil springs fitted. Usually after the decision has been made to fit parabolic springs, or just because the old leaf springs are rusty, flat or cracked. Oct 16, 2008 has anyone used the rovers north 3 leaf rear parabolic springs on a soft top 88. Series all front 88 petrol up to axle suffix c standard leaf springs, 3 needed. Home parts suspension and axle springs leaf springs. Land rover series leaf springs sanderson leaf springs. At jones spring we specialise in making quality springs locally and specialise in manifesting high quality land rover multileaf springs. Parabolic springs are produced on a hydraulically loaded taper rolling mill. Since 1997, when i first introduced the parabolic springs into the land rover market, i have been developing these systems continuously with the aim of supplying the best, top quality suspension for the series land rover currently available. Order your parts for older land rovers online at paddock today.
Landyzone is the biggest land rover forum on the net. A bit of home fabbing and it should be an easy conversion for a series land rover. When santana started the production of the series iv in spain, 1984 when land rover uk started the 110 defender with coil spring, they moved to parabolic springs. Landrover series 1 88in model produced 1956 to 1958. This 1958 land rover 107 is a series i station wagon that was built in late 1957, imported to argentina by its first owner, purchased by the seller in 2008, and brought into the us in 2017. This is one of three pages explaing how to optimize the series land rover suspension optimizing leaf spring suspension. Mar 12, 2018 thought ill start dismantling the set of springs i have to mix and match the best bits for one good set. U bolt round top for 5 leaf front spring airportable land rover 562636. Actually, i removed one, refurbished it and refit it before doing the same at the other side. All your land rover parabolics springs from a single source only available direct from gb springs gb springs have developed a range of parabolic springs to give a more comfortable ride both on and offroad for land rovers and other 4x4 vehicles. To see a typical parabolic spring install on a stage 1 109 wagon, go here. Service performed since importation included replacement of the fuel tank, wheels and tires, leaf springs, shock absorbers, driveshafts, water. My land rover is a 1966 series iia 88 all original.
Leaf spring eye bush or rear shacklechassis bush land rover series 1 2 2a 3 548205 all series one bush per shackle. Land rover series 3 changing leaf spring bushes duration. Rocky mountain products, parabolic springs, shackle kits. An often asked question is how hard is it to replace my springs. The stock leaf spring suspension gives great load carrying capabilities and long life, but this translates into a very firm ride and very little suspension travel. Series land rovers have a lot of great characteristics. Buy parabolic springs for classic land rovers online at paddock spares. Front and rear suspension was by halfelliptic leaf springs with steering by recirculating ball and nut. Improve the ride quality and handling of your land rover series short or long wheel base with a pair of front 2 leaf parabolic leaf springs.
Jul 17, 2016 land rover series 3 stage one, refurb of rear springs. Long wheelbase was the transitional model that would herald in the new land rover defender. Land rover series 1,2,3 leaf springs, rear pair of leaf springs to suit swb rear. A v8powered land rover with the range rovers constant 4wd system was a considerable technological advancement on the parttime 4wd and 4cyl engines of previous variants, though the stage 1 still used the series iiis leaf springs. Moving the shackle to the front will stop this bobbing up and down on steep ascents. Land rover springs we have recently restarted the manufacturing process of land rover multileaf springs after we received an increase in customers who were disappointed in inferior imported products. The land rover series i, ii, and iii are offroad vehicles produced by the british manufacturer rover company. Gb springs have developed a range of parabolic springs to give a more comfortable ride both on and offroad for land rovers and other 4x4 vehicles. All your land rover parabolics springs from a single source only available direct from gb springs. Live front axle, halfelliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers, live rear axle, halfelliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers recirculating ball steering. Land rover parts for series defender discovery range rover freelander order. One is that the longer the leaf spring, the farther it can bend articulate both up and down. If you have any better information or dont agree, please feel free to email me at. Buy road springs for land rover series 2, 2a and series 3.
Series i swb 194858 parts and accessories rimmer bros. Displaying 1 to 16 of 16 products model product image item name price inc vat. Its going to be driven in a small town most of the time, and will see the mountains maybe once a year. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 suspension. If you do not see what you want, please do ask and we will try to find for you. All series i, ii and iii land rovers were fitted with leaf springs on the production line. Old man emu spring information les richmond automotive bearmach springs other spring manufacturers on the web.
I was going to get the rocky mountain 2 leaf fronts and 2 leaf rears to keep an even ride height. Leaf springs can not inherently follow bumps as well as parabolics because their leaves are in contact and there are more of them. Parabolic springs or original leaf springs land rover. Thats why for over 40 years we have been proud to be a leader in land rover parts, including ones for the series 2 and 2a.
Starting out inspecting hubs and bearings, removing the rear leaf springs and battling away with stubborn. Rocky mountain products for land rovers parabolic springs. A uk based company that specialises in the manufacture of niche land rover series products. Used with the 2leaf front parabolics, how was the ride height. However i am struggling to get the drivers to fit the dowels both top and bottom is about an inch too far forward to locate. There are some amazing things that can be done with leaf springs for a pure rock. Made by explorer competition productspro comp, these gas shocks are made exclusivly for rocky mountain products. Coil versus leaf springs for the series land rover. Has anyone used the rovers north 3leaf rear parabolic springs on a soft top 88. Quote from james taylors original land rover series 1 three different types of front road springs are used on 80inch land rovers.
Mar 01, 2008 if you need 80inch springs, so 1 34 wide. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Though, during the series 2 production in 1970, the range rover was introduced with coil springs. Parabolic springs for land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. Land rover multi leaf springs leaf spring manufacturer jones. Leaf spring castor correction wedges small pin mm pair da1211. And indeed, if you look at an early very early series 1s, youll note these have the shackles on the front. Or buy parabolic springs and if so which place here in the states has the best parabolic springs.
I have quotes from craddocks and dunsfold but they appear to differ front leaf springs from craddocks will cost me 76 pound each if they are narrow or just 28 pound each if they are normal. Optimizing leaf spring suspension expedition land rover. We have recently restarted the manufacturing process of land rover multileaf springs after we received an increase in customers who were disappointed in inferior imported products. This is one of three pages explaing how to optimize the series land rover. New land rover parabolic springs available from gb springs for late series i land rover.
Springs are interchangeable from one side of the vehicle to the other, but one type of. Suppliers of 80 series one leaf springs and parabolic springs to oe spec gb springs ltd. Main leaf section for rear road leaf spring, suitable for land rover series short wheel base models. Front spring chassis bush land rover series 1 2 2a and 3. For the ultimate in ride, safety and articulation we still suggest coil springs, but parabolics are a great leap for stock rovers, and they make a world of difference from the standard leaf springs. Land rover performance leaf springs lifting, lowering, addaleaf. Finding parts that fit an older vehicle like the land rover 2 or 2a can be difficult. The land rover series vehicles have always suffered form hard and inflexible leaf springs. Da4106 pair of front parabolic leaf springs for land rover. Improve the ride quality and handling of your land rover series short or long wheel base with a. Over 100,000 parts in stock express international delivery free uk delivery established in 1970.
Land rover leaf springs for sale in uk view 68 bargains. The only series i version of the land rover that was not updated to the series ii. We manufacture multi leaf springs for all land rovers based on original specifications for all models and. Fitting new parabolic springs the land rover forum. My series 3 has parabolic springs but has a pronounced lean to the left drivers side. Parabolic springs, supplied in pairs, suitable for the rear of land rover series long wheel base 109 models. Whether its a load capacity upgrade or you want to lift or lower your land rover, youll find the performance leaf springs that will do the job right here. Most series models feature leafspring suspension with selectable two or fourwheel drive, however series is produced between 1948 and mid1951 had constant 4wd via a freewheel mechanism, and the stage 1 v8. Land rover check strap rear axle all swb with leaf springs. This weekend i stripped and refurbished my front leaf springs and i thought id write a little guide to show how i did it.
I have contacted gb springs and the recommended set up for a 109 is a twoleaf front and a fourleaf rear spring true four leaf spring not a. These include our parabolic springs, door tops, window track replacement kits, tailgates etc. We have them made with protective upper metal sleeves like the original land rover instead of rubber boots. We manufacture multi leaf springs for all land rovers based on original specifications for all models and builds. Rocky mountain products is a canadian based land rover parts supplier specializing in our rocky mountain branded manufactured products for series land rovers. Series 88 and 109 rear leaf spring post 1980 metric.
Ubolts for multi leaf springs land rover jones springs. And indeed, if you look at an early very early series 1 s, youll note these have the shackles on the front. Sometimes by as much as 6 inches if heavier duty springs are used on a land rover with a front fuel tank. We have plenty of very knowledgable members so if you have any questions about your land rover or just want to connect with other landy owners, youre in the right place. Refurbishing old leaf springs lr4x4 the land rover forum. Jun 02, 2008 hi, im hoping someone can offer some suggestions, i finally got around to trying to fit the new parabolics on sunday, got the passenger side on ok with some faffing. Some people have placed 88 rear springs on the front of their land rover to increase articulation. The land rover was the first massproduced civilian fourwheel drive car with doors on it. The major advantage of the parabolic spring is its ability to deflect and absorb. Springs are interchangeable from one side of the vehicle to the other, but one type of spring is not interchangeable with another. Other parts may well be available in small quantities or from our searching for them. A parabolic sprung land rover may have more problems climbing a steep loose surface hill than a stock suspension land rover.
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