Land rover lightweight

Tuftywislon · Feb 4, 2021

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

Shimsteriom · Feb 4, 2021

Welcome to LandyZone

Tuftywislon · Feb 4, 2021

Shimsteriom said:
Welcome to LandyZone

Thanks

kermit_rr · Feb 4, 2021

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

Tuftywislon · Feb 4, 2021

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

Turboman · Feb 4, 2021

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

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.

kermit_rr · Feb 4, 2021

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

Turboman · Feb 4, 2021

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

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

kermit_rr · Feb 4, 2021

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

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

Tuftywislon · Feb 4, 2021

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

Yes, that is an option. Thanks

Hippo · Feb 4, 2021

Welcome to the forum

brianp38dse · Feb 4, 2021

Hello and welcome

brianp38dse · Feb 4, 2021

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

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

Knappster · Feb 5, 2021

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.

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