| Author | Message | ||
     Thomas Dahbura (U352) Member Username: U352 Post Number: 122 Registered: 10-2002 |
Forgive me if this has been discussed bu I haven't found it anywhere about the different brands of parabolics. After talking to some people and doing reading about how to improve my truck I have come to a reasonable conclusion that if I replace my stock springs with parabolics and shocks I will see great improvement in steering, feel and offroad capabilies. But while much discusion has been wether to do parabolics or not there has been little focus on brands. RM springs seem to be the most popular but what about TC and others? | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Senior Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2253 Registered: 02-2002 |
When I do the swap, I'm going with the ones that David at TRG sells. The only thing I don't like about TIC's are the helpers.... I've been through too many things where they would have snagged. RM, I like that they don't have the helper leaves, but, I've seen a couple of sets that have gone flat, and heard of a couple of others. It may have been a particular batch that was too soft, though. FWIW.... -L | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 653 Registered: 03-2002 |
Which ones does David sell? | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Senior Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2258 Registered: 02-2002 |
Hmmm........ Not RM or TIC, but I don't remember off the top of my head.... email him and ask, he'll let ya know.... -L | ||
| Thomas Dahbura (U352) Member Username: U352 Post Number: 123 Registered: 10-2002 |
TIC, RM, Llama or Bearmach. The only other ones that I have heard of. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Senior Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2260 Registered: 02-2002 |
British Spring. -L | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 655 Registered: 03-2002 |
Yup, that sounds familiar, I knew there was one more out there. FWIW, the PO on my rig had the RM's (2front/3rear) installed about 2 years ago I think and it sits real nice and level (Matt, if you see this, am I right?). I haven't loaded her up yet with more than about 300lbs, so not sure what a heavy load does. | ||
| Ricardo Palomino (Palomino) New Member Username: Palomino Post Number: 13 Registered: 11-2002 |
I have the RM's on my 88 and they seem to hold up well under load. I have 2 front and 2 rear. I flat tow it to trips that are farther away and use it as a trailer for all my camping gear. I have had alot of weight in it and they seem to bounce back when I unload it. The only thing I would do different would be to go with the OME shocks instead of the procomp. I have ridden in a friends that have the OME and I could tell the difference. Rico | ||
| Brad Russell (Bradnc) Senior Member Username: Bradnc Post Number: 314 Registered: 03-2002 |
If you follow the link to more information about those springs off of David's site the description given is almost grim. They warn that these are for low-loads on streets and that they lean in corners more, handle weight poorly and other stuff. Is this a reason to go with RMs or is there really a difference at all? | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Senior Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2267 Registered: 02-2002 |
Brad, First, that description is apt for ALL parabolics, for TIC, RM, BS, or any others out there. Second, there's a bit of caveat there as a case of CYA on the businesses' parts. Third, there is some truth to it (ie, go research about Ike and parabolics), but, on a whole, most people prefer parabolics over stock leafs. Now, fourth, I should point out that in most cases, people end up comparing their brand-new parabolics against old, worn-out regular leaf springs that they just replaced. If someone would compare parabolics against brand-new regular leafs, there might not be as much noticable difference between the two types. Just some things for you to mull over..... -L | ||
| Thomas Dahbura (U352) Member Username: U352 Post Number: 132 Registered: 10-2002 |
woooooohoooooo I gave up on them and paid a guy to install them. Took them 3 hours per side...those bastards!!! But anyway so far sooooo goood. Nicer ride. | ||
| Jeffry Scott (Jeffry) Member Username: Jeffry Post Number: 128 Registered: 12-2002 |
which ones did you go with? where did you get them? Jeff | ||
| micky dee (Kincangokicker) New Member Username: Kincangokicker Post Number: 36 Registered: 06-2003 |
wold the parabolics work with the volvo axle swap. i have a dormobile and there is a lot of weight in there to begin with. and i am waiting on the axles fron overseas. so why not change the springs while iam at it. | ||
| Thomas Dahbura (U352) Member Username: U352 Post Number: 133 Registered: 10-2002 |
I ended up with the British Springs. Leslie-did you put the same on your truck? | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2408 Registered: 02-2002 |
In the process: I've gotten the axles painted this past weekend.... and nabbed the last set David had in stock (luckily, I didn't have to send 'em to you, as you already had yours!) I've got a wedding to attend this coming weekend, so it will be the following before I can actually mount the springs to the axles, and put 'em under the chassis. I'm also waiting on my bulkhead to come back from the sandblasters, so that I can have it galvanized. At that point, things will hopefully progress faster....  -L | ||
| Thomas Dahbura (U352) Member Username: U352 Post Number: 135 Registered: 10-2002 |
Let me know how it goes. Have fun at the wedding. While I am at it do you know who I can buy a swing out type rear tire carrier. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2420 Registered: 02-2002 |
Hmmmm............... You should be able to use a Defender one easily enough. David had one years ago, but was sold quite awhile back. AAMOF, that'd be a nice thing to have, I agree.... I'll ask David next time I'm by there.... (tonight's the wife's b-day, so, I won't be there this evening....). -L | ||
| David Woo (Davidwoo) New Member Username: Davidwoo Post Number: 24 Registered: 01-2003 |
Tom: have a look at Art's site. http://pub145.ezboard.com/fgunsandroversfrm7 Scroll down to the two topics with David Woo in the title, to see my Mantec rear tire carrier on the 2a 88". Works great. DW | ||
| Thomas Dahbura (U352) Member Username: U352 Post Number: 136 Registered: 10-2002 |
Damn sweet rig. Where do you get one? and was it tough to hook up. How did you secure the top post to the aluminum? | ||
| David Woo (Davidwoo) New Member Username: Davidwoo Post Number: 25 Registered: 01-2003 |
Man, something must be in the air, this is the third time this week someone has been thinking of a rear spare tire carrier. I just posted a long winded explanation of the install on Art's bulletin board, including sources for the Mantec carrier, problem areas etc.. The top attachment point is bolted into the top of the tub, thru the galvy piece. Have a look at the photos and the new post, and let me know if you have any further questions. DW |
