Cornish Rattler Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) Hi guys Just thinking ahead really as I intend using the 2a SWB as a weekend car plus doing the odd sea fishing trip which will involve towing a small 550kg trailer loaded with fishing and camping gear aswell as possibly 4 x adults in the 2a and want to fit parabolic springs all round but just wondering as regards the rear's what's best 3 leaf para's or 2+1 leaf para's as I want a bit of comfort aswell as being able to carry a load, what do you think Edited May 11, 2017 by Cornish Rattler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Depends very much on the make etc... Our TIC's are very soft - but that one is not used for a lot of towing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I would ask the manufacturers, and see what they say, they are normally pretty helpful If they aren't don't buy from them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 My TICs have lasted 20 years with no sag. They're expensive, but if they last like that, then maybe they're cheaper in the long run. Which spec you need depends entirely on use, but I have heard a fair few people had sag or twist problems with various brands running soft two leaf rear springs, so I'd suggest sticking with three leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 Yeah I think they was being sold by a company called Sanderson's and said the 2 plus 1's was designed for truck cabs as they either have a rag top or no rear top at all so whilst driving without or minimal weight in the back the two upper leafs are used giving a softer ride then when they are carrying or towing heavier loads the lower leaf helps the two upper leafs to carry the weight rather than having a parabolic spring using all 3 leafs together giving a harder ride. I know parabolic springs give a better ride than std springs but think the 2 plus 1 setup mite be better than having std 3 leaf parabolic springs as I will only be carrying heavy weights every now and then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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