Tuftywislon

New Member

• Feb 4, 2021

• #1

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

Master Procrastinator

• Feb 4, 2021

• #2

Welcome to LandyZone

 

Tuftywislon

New Member

• Feb 4, 2021

• #3

Shimsteriom said:

Welcome to LandyZone

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Thanks

 

kermit_rr

Very

Full Member

• Feb 4, 2021

• #4

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

 

Tuftywislon

New Member

• Feb 4, 2021

• #5

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

Mab An Gov

• Feb 4, 2021

• #6

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.

 

kermit_rr

Very

Full Member

• Feb 4, 2021

• #7

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

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Feb 4, 2021

• #8

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.

 

kermit_rr

Very

Full Member

• Feb 4, 2021

• #9

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

 

Tuftywislon

New Member

• Feb 4, 2021

• #10

Turboman said:

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

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Yes, that is an option. Thanks

 

Hippo

Lord Hippo

• Feb 4, 2021

• #11

Welcome to the forum

 

brianp38dse

Well-Known Member

• Feb 4, 2021

• #12

Hello and welcome

 

brianp38dse

Well-Known Member

• Feb 4, 2021

• #13

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

 

Knappster

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Feb 5, 2021

• #14

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.