Land rover lightweight

Evening all,
Just joined the forum but had plenty of land-rover old and new - series 3 diesel swb, hard top and pickup, 3 defenders, disco commercial, 2 discos, forward control and now a lightweight for last 6 years. Seems like I must be a masochist . Lightweight is a 12v (1979) in more or less original condition. If I do upgrade (put halogen headlights in so I can see where I am going) I keep the originals.
So on that last note I'm thinking of upgrading to parabolics before all my teeth fall out and my kids go on strike. Any feedback, positive or negative, appreciated.
Many thanks

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Shimsteriom said:

Welcome to LandyZone

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Thanks

Hi there and welcome
Parabolic aren't a magic bullet to a wonderful ride

I appreciate that. But is it an improved ride compared to the really stiff springs that are standard? I don't carry a lot of weight. Tbh, I'm ok with them most of the time. But on really rough roads they can be a little uncomfortable

Tuftywislon said:

I appreciate that. But is it an improved ride compared to the really stiff springs that are standard? I don't carry a lot of weight. Tbh, I'm ok with them most of the time. But on really rough roads they can be a little uncomfortable

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Parabolic springs are a better ride. But not like a modern car, it is still obviously a leaf sprung vehicle.
Quite adequate to the rest of the Series experience, though.

Depending on the state of the existing setup, new springs and bushes can make a big difference

kermit_rr said:

Depending on the state of the existing setup, new springs and bushes can make a big difference

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And greasing between the leaves on standard springs makes a big difference.

Turboman said:

And greasing between the leaves on standard springs makes a big difference.

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Grease dries out and attracts dirt though, which could make things worse after a while

Turboman said:

And greasing between the leaves on standard springs makes a big difference.

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Yes, that is an option. Thanks

Welcome to the forum

Hello and welcome

kermit_rr said:

Grease dries out and attracts dirt though, which could make things worse after a while

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They can be wraped in denso tape which will keep anything out

Hi and welcome!

It might be worth checking the springs aren’t diesel springs (11 leaf if I remember rightly). These give a much firmer ride. Otherwise, it might be worth stripping the springs down and greasing in between the leaves.