JohnTC Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hi another new boy. I've just bought a series 2a 88" as a bit of a chance buy, as I've wanted one for a while and never quite got around to it. It started life as diesel in Jan 65, and now has a series 3 petrol engine. As an aside can anybody give me an age on the gearbox 25116738a as my delving seem to have it as pre-dating the vehicle. It needs a complete rebuild which I'm happy to do, chassis shot etc, plus my eldest lad is a panel beater and really keen to help. My question is regarding shock absorbers. The leaf springs appear 'tired' so I will probably change them for parabolics in which case will standard series shockers do the job or do I need a different spec? If so what would you suggest. The vehicle will be used mostly locally on road and probably for a bit of green laning but nothing too serious (providing I can keep said son under control!!) Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 personally i think procomps are good for the money here you'll need better shocks than standard with paras fitted due to they move better than multi leafs also these are longer cos paras have longer movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 can anybody give me an age on the gearbox 25116738a as my delving seem to have it as pre-dating the vehicle IIRC an A-suffix box is very early.......actually not too much of a leap of logic .....should date from the very early 60s. I wouldn't worry, all Series 2 boxes are interchangeable. You will be able to get a replacement for anything between £50 - £100 depending on condition and 'completeness'...all the levers, handbrake etc. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdong Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Hi john if you are going to use it for road only then std shocks should do but if you are going to off road it then i would fit the shocks that are used for parabolics. cheers graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1701 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 better shocks just make the old girl that bit 'comfier' so worth it really while your doing the job, there's not much of a price difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeMarineInc Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 On this side of the pond, pro-comps are considered to be bottom of the barrel for landy use. Followed closely by monroe, higher up the ladder would be rancho, then the most used, which over here are OME, followed by Bilsteins. Top of the rack, but not needed for your use would be fox or king. But they're mainly used for bling factor or competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Xtrememarine - You may be right but we're talking about leafers not coilers, fitting Fox Shox to a leaf-sprung vehicle would seem to be a little bit of overkill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeMarineInc Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Overkill; whoops! I'm putting reservoir 10 and 12 shocks on my IIa. But then again, with SOA, parabolics, and military shackles, it's not really overkill. lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnTC Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Again thanks for the info. As a new boy to owning a landrover, Her Majesty sponsored all of my previous steeds, it's good to get a steer from those in the know, and a lot cheaper coz I won't make as many mistakes!!! Thanks again. JTC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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