Parabolic Springs - I'm torn

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  • I Leak Oil
    Overdrive
    • Nov 2006
    • 1796

    #16
    My truck flopped over several years ago with stock springs. It's never gone over with parabolics. There is a lot more to a truck flopping over than just the type of spring it has. There is an arguement to be made that the articulation can help keep the dynamic center more on center in many situations as well. Neither is a real argument for or against in my opinion.
    Some are comfortable with the way a parabolic truck rides, some aren't. That's why it's best to test drive one before you buy.
    Jason
    "Clubs are for Chumps" Club president

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    • Skookumchuck
      2nd Gear
      • Oct 2010
      • 269

      #17
      When I bought my Rover it had parabolics and Oldman emu shocks already installed, so I have no experince with stock springs. That said it has never presented a problem off road and it rides fine on the highway. I have the Rover off road almost everyday due to where the truck is when back home so it gets a workout crawling around the mountians of BC.
      1968 Series IIA
      1987 D90 Kid's project
      German wirehair Pointer (Wood Hound)

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      • cedryck
        5th Gear
        • Sep 2010
        • 836

        #18
        My only down side of para's on my series is the way it sits. It has a lean to one side, tried swapping them no real difference, I just live with it now. The ride is awsome, off road great.

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        • busboy
          2nd Gear
          • Nov 2012
          • 202

          #19
          Originally posted by cedryck
          My only down side of para's on my series is the way it sits. It has a lean to one side, tried swapping them no real difference, I just live with it now. The ride is awsome, off road great.
          How much do you weigh?............... sorry couldn't resist.
          1971 series 2a 88, series 3 trans, Fairey OD, owned since 1978.

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          • cedryck
            5th Gear
            • Sep 2010
            • 836

            #20
            soaking wet at 160 pounds.

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            • busboy
              2nd Gear
              • Nov 2012
              • 202

              #21
              Originally posted by cedryck
              soaking wet at 160 pounds.
              . Then I don't have the answer for you. Perhaps you could use a slightly longer shackle on the corner that's low.
              1971 series 2a 88, series 3 trans, Fairey OD, owned since 1978.

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              • cedryck
                5th Gear
                • Sep 2010
                • 836

                #22
                no big deal like I said we live with it,

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