Chicken Drumstick Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Looking for a nice parabolic setup on my 88" diesel pick up. I've been thinnking of the 2 leaf setup from Rocky Mountain with their ES9000 +2" shocks. Is this a good setup to got for? Also will I have issues if I run One Ton shackles with this setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_P Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Running longer shackles without equally longer spring hangers might upset the suspension geometry and cause propshaft problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdong2 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 if your set on RMs join the que as RM are dragging there feet when it comes to make / supply parabolic springs i ended up getting some GME ones from paddocks as they didn't have any s**tpart ones in fitted them on today no probs the p/ns are front LR001L and rear LR002L hope this helps ? graham __________________________ 1962 2a swb 200 tdi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPR Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I would suggest 3 leaves rather than 2, even in a pick-up. If you ever put much in the back, the 2 leaf set-up will wallow. If you are going to run extended shackles, the +2" shocks may not be enough and you may get some strongish propshaft bind at full extension. It would be best if you changed the springs and shocks first, get everything settled in and look at extended shackles down the road if you really want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Yeah have to agree. I have two leaf rear parras on my rag top 88 and they cant handle more than 75- 100kgs in the rear without turning into a marshmellow. Hate to think what it would be like with a hardtop fitted!!! Running extended shackles and parrabolics will definately give you vibration on the front prop... as i found out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 I would suggest 3 leaves rather than 2, even in a pick-up. If you ever put much in the back, the 2 leaf set-up will wallow. If you are going to run extended shackles, the +2" shocks may not be enough and you may get some strongish propshaft bind at full extension. It would be best if you changed the springs and shocks first, get everything settled in and look at extended shackles down the road if you really want them. Thanks. The vehicle is only going to be used off road, RTV trials mostly or going over the fields. One thing I've noticed on other Series motors running 3 leaf setups is they don't articulate very well at the rear, but maybe its just the setup on those vehicles. They are all 88" pickups too but I don't know the make of springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwy1964 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 if your set on RMs join the que as RM are dragging there feet when it comes to make / supply parabolic springs i ended up getting some GME ones from paddocks as they didn't have any s**tpart ones in fitted them on today no probs the p/ns are front LR001L and rear LR002L hope this helps ?graham __________________________ 1962 2a swb 200 tdi. Graham, I'd be interested to hear your view on the Paddock Paras as i am looking at getting them for my Series 3... Many thanks Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 What dampers do people seem to fit for their series on parabolics? I want something that's going to be nice and firm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmuncher Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have fitted Pro comp shocks on my parabolic set up But i warn you they have been on the truck for 3 months done about 100 miles and they are rusty already !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Be careful with parabolics, I've just snapped my second spring. I'll make a separate post to describe what has just happened, and the history of the springs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlue88 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I've been running an unknown set of paras on my 88 for about a year and a half.........well worth doing! Ive got the 3 leaf ones on the rear,i suspect that i would have broken any 2 leafs with the amount of carp i carry about(engines,gearbox's etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I've been running an unknown set of paras on my 88 for about a year and a half.........well worth doing!Ive got the 3 leaf ones on the rear,i suspect that i would have broken any 2 leafs with the amount of carp i carry about(engines,gearbox's etc) Which dampers are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88inchthing Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi I Fitted sh**part para's to my 88 with 1 ton shackles. First problem was the front prop, the long shackels push the front of the Diff nose down causing the prop to bind on the front UJ. My prefered soulution was to cut the spring seats off the axle, twist the axle to correct the prop angle and weld them back on. The other option is to buy wedges to go between the axle and spring, but some people have experienced problems with them slipping. Shold also say that either soulution will increse the castor angel but I have not noticed any difference in the steering. I had no problems with the rear prop as the long shackles push the Diff nose up. I did find that on the road the standard shocks can't cope to well with the Para's, so I fitted some Pro comp ES3000 and have found them to be exellent. The overall result is a big improvment in articulation, and on road performance is fine also. Hope this is helpfull. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Many thanks. Think I'll just stick with the +2" ES9000 shocks and some RM 2 leaf para's as my chosen setup. All I have to do now is sit and wait for them to come in stock.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlue88 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Oh yea Im using Pro-comp gas shocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdong2 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 yep same here pro comp es3000s with GME paras all from paddocks ? graham __________________________ 1962 2a swb 200 tdi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 My prefered soulution was to cut the spring seats off the axle, twist the axle to correct the prop angle and weld them back on. The other option is to buy wedges to go between the axle and spring, but some people have experienced problems with them slipping. Shold also say that either soulution will increse the castor angel but I have not noticed any difference in the steering.Bill Why should it increase the caster angle, the 1 ton shackles decreased the angle first, all you are doing is correcting it. Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdong2 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 had the landy out today and the ride was really nice and smooth i even had 10 bags of dog food in the back and i didn't know i had them there in fact it felt better loaded than empty but really enjoyed the drive. graham ________________________ 1962 2a swb 200 tdi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam_43 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 hi i was trying to find Chris Perfect components parabolics? any one any ideas? all any one fitted ground hog comfort parabolics from simonites? thanks ben........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I was informed on my other thread that CP has retired and sold out. Not in business anymore. I have decided to replace my parabolic rear with a new pair of parabolics. I have just ordered a pair from Landranger Services in Stockport. I don't know how good they will be, but I will post a comparison soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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