Parabolic springs are produced on a hydraulically loaded taper rolling mill. The stage one v8 was very much a series 3 land rover complete with original leaf springs but with the alloy v8 engine used on the range rover with its five speed gearbox and full time four wheel drive. Usually after the decision has been made to fit parabolic springs, or just because the old leaf springs are rusty, flat or cracked. Springs are interchangeable from one side of the vehicle to the other, but one type of spring is not interchangeable with another. 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. 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. Fitting new parabolic springs the land rover forum. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 suspension. Series all front 88 petrol up to axle suffix c standard leaf springs, 3 needed. If you do not see what you want, please do ask and we will try to find for you.
Im having some issues getting in touch with rm, and i would. Land rover check strap rear axle all swb with leaf springs. Parabolic springs or original leaf springs land rover. 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. Refurbishing old leaf springs lr4x4 the land rover forum. If you have any better information or dont agree, please feel free to email me at. Used with the 2leaf front parabolics, how was the ride height. Parabolic springs for land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. Parabolic springs, supplied in pairs, suitable for the rear of land rover series long wheel base 109 models. Land rover check strap rear axle all swb with leaf springs 237100. Land rover multi leaf springs leaf spring manufacturer jones. We have them made with protective upper metal sleeves like the original land rover instead of rubber boots. Series 2 leaf spring recommendations land rover forum.
A brief history of the land rover series ii, iia and iib fc. Da4106 pair of front parabolic leaf springs for land rover. We manufacture multi leaf springs for all land rovers based on original specifications for all models and. And indeed, if you look at an early very early series 1s, youll note these have the shackles on the front. All series i, ii and iii land rovers were fitted with leaf springs on the production line.
The stage 1 was normally available only in lwb 109inch 2,800 mm form but 24 examples were built with the swb. Rocky mountain products is a canadian based land rover parts supplier specializing in our rocky mountain branded manufactured products for series land rovers. Sometimes by as much as 6 inches if heavier duty springs are used on a land rover with a front fuel tank. The land rover series vehicles have always suffered form hard and inflexible leaf springs.
Series 88 and 109 rear leaf spring post 1980 metric. The major advantage of the parabolic spring is its ability to deflect and absorb. They give the extra travel and dampening needed when changing over to our parabolic springs. Buy parabolic springs for classic land rovers online at paddock spares. This is one of three pages explaing how to optimize the series land rover suspension optimizing leaf spring suspension. 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.
Land rover performance leaf springs lifting, lowering, addaleaf. My series 3 has parabolic springs but has a pronounced lean to the left drivers side. A parabolic sprung land rover may have more problems climbing a steep loose surface hill than a stock suspension land rover. Mar 12, 2018 thought ill start dismantling the set of springs i have to mix and match the best bits for one good set. 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. Moving the shackle to the front will stop this bobbing up and down on steep ascents. An often asked question is how hard is it to replace my springs. 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. Rovahfarm for all your new land rover parts and accessories. Home parts suspension and axle springs leaf springs. Actually, i removed one, refurbished it and refit it before doing the same at the other side.
Land rover accessories oils fluids chemicals car accessories rimmer bros car parts information provides further details on. Has anyone used the rovers north 3leaf rear parabolic springs on a soft top 88. Made by explorer competition productspro comp, these gas shocks are made exclusivly for rocky mountain products. The only series i version of the land rover that was not updated to the series ii. Quote from james taylors original land rover series 1 three different types of front road springs are used on 80inch land rovers. Series land rovers have a lot of great characteristics. Oct 16, 2008 has anyone used the rovers north 3 leaf rear parabolic springs on a soft top 88. This is one of three pages explaing how to optimize the series land rover. This weekend i stripped and refurbished my front leaf springs and i thought id write a little guide to show how i did it. 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. Leaf spring castor correction wedges small pin mm pair da1211.
Improve the ride quality and handling of your land rover series short or long wheel base with a. New land rover parabolic springs available from gb springs for late series i land rover. Land rover series leaf springs sanderson leaf springs. Suppliers of 80 series one leaf springs and parabolic springs to oe spec gb springs ltd. From my reading however the parabolic springs of choice with most of the uk land rover drivers in the know are the gb parabolics. Live front axle, halfelliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers, live rear axle, halfelliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers recirculating ball steering. Suspension in series series 1 parts suspension from john craddock ltd. We manufacture multi leaf springs for all land rovers based on original specifications for all models and builds. 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. Land rover series 1,2,3 leaf springs, rear pair of leaf springs to suit swb rear. 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. U bolt round top for 5 leaf front spring airportable land rover 562636.
What follows are my personal thoughts and current understanding on the subject of optimizing leaf springs and suspension for expedition travel. 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. Land rover series 3 changing leaf spring bushes duration. Though, during the series 2 production in 1970, the range rover was introduced with coil springs. A uk based company that specialises in the manufacture of niche land rover series products. Thought ill start dismantling the set of springs i have to mix and match the best bits for one good set. 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. 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. Its going to be driven in a small town most of the time, and will see the mountains maybe once a year. Main leaf section for rear road leaf spring, suitable for land rover series short wheel base models. Displaying 1 to 16 of 16 products model product image item name price inc vat. Leaf spring eye bush or rear shacklechassis bush land rover series 1 2 2a 3 548205 all series one bush per shackle. I was going to get the rocky mountain 2 leaf fronts and 2 leaf rears to keep an even ride height.
Buy road springs for land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. 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. Leaf springs can not inherently follow bumps as well as parabolics because their leaves are in contact and there are more of them. This section lists those suspension parts that we either have lots of stock of, or can easily obtain. And indeed, if you look at an early very early series 1 s, youll note these have the shackles on the front. Rocky mountain products, parabolic springs, shackle kits. Below you find some of the many typical features of the hst system. Buy land rover leaf springs and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. 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. Some people have placed 88 rear springs on the front of their land rover to increase articulation. 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. Is there a way to adjust the trim on these, or should i replace the springs.
Finding parts that fit an older vehicle like the land rover 2 or 2a can be difficult. There are some amazing things that can be done with leaf springs for a pure rock. First of all you need to remove the springs from the vehicle. Note the shackle on the front springs is at the front, not the back. These include our parabolic springs, door tops, window track replacement kits, tailgates etc.
Old man emu spring information les richmond automotive bearmach springs other spring manufacturers on the web. My land rover is a 1966 series iia 88 all original. Service performed since importation included replacement of the fuel tank, wheels and tires, leaf springs, shock absorbers, driveshafts, water. Landyzone is the biggest land rover forum on the net. Used with the 2 leaf front parabolics, how was the ride height. The land rover series i, ii, and iii are offroad vehicles produced by the british manufacturer rover company. Landrover series 1 88in model produced 1956 to 1958. In 1992, land rover claimed that 70% of all the vehicles they had built were still in use. At jones spring we specialise in making quality springs locally and specialise in manifesting high quality land rover multileaf springs. Or buy parabolic springs and if so which place here in the states has the best parabolic springs.
Front and rear suspension was by halfelliptic leaf springs with steering by recirculating ball and nut. 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. One is that the longer the leaf spring, the farther it can bend articulate both up and down. Order your parts for older land rovers online at paddock today. Long wheelbase was the transitional model that would herald in the new land rover defender. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. 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. 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. Then, towards the end of the series 3 production in 1983, the land rover 110 had coil springs fitted. A bit of home fabbing and it should be an easy conversion for a series land rover. Rocky mountain products for land rovers parabolic springs. Series i swb 194858 parts and accessories rimmer bros. 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. For all your new land rover parts and accessories from downeast maine. Land rover parts for series defender discovery range rover freelander order. Mar 01, 2008 if you need 80inch springs, so 1 34 wide. The long wheelbase model was fitted with larger 11. Land rover multi leaf springs leaf spring manufacturer. Front spring chassis bush land rover series 1 2 2a and 3. 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. Jul 17, 2016 land rover series 3 stage one, refurb of rear springs. Teflons torque lr series mechanics turning a new leaf. To see a typical parabolic spring install on a stage 1 109 wagon, go here. The land rover was the first massproduced civilian fourwheel drive car with doors on 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. Other parts may well be available in small quantities or from our searching for them.
Buy parabolic springs for land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 from paddock. Coil versus leaf springs for the series land rover. Land rover leaf springs for sale in uk view 68 bargains. Over 100,000 parts in stock express international delivery free uk delivery established in 1970. Springs are interchangeable from one side of the vehicle to the other, but one type of.
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