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Suspension Setup For Offroaing A SIII

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Canada Al:
I have tried lifting one wheel with the sky hook and got it over 2 ft of the ground before lifting the other wheels . I believe thats double standard springs . I have no writen published proof but have experimented my self . I would not go back to normal springs as the difference is like night and day .

datalas:
From what I know of parabolics and normal springs, then the only "real" difference is that you gend to get more articulation out of a set of parabolics because they tend to bend easier (which is partially what gives it a softer ride), they do have extended shackles for the most part, which is going to allow the spring, regardless of it's shape assume a more flat nature (ergo the axle can go up further) and of course there is the added benefit that people replace a rusted up fused set of ancient springs with a nice new set of bendy greased well maintained parabolic ones, and oddly enough, they work better....

muddyweb:
Just to throw a spanner in the works....  

My advice... get a good, new set of standard springs.  Make sure the bushes are all in good condition, set the springs up properly when you fit them and enjoy the smugness when you drive places in your Series that everyone says you can't.

Parabolics are nice... but a standard set of springs are *much* cheaper and in my experience will take you anywhere you want to go

Henry Webster:

--- Quote from: "muddyweb" ---My advice... get a good, new set of standard springs.  Make sure the bushes are all in good condition, set the springs up properly when you fit them and enjoy the smugness when you drive places in your Series that everyone says you can't.

Parabolics are nice... but a standard set of springs are *much* cheaper and in my experience will take you anywhere you want to go
--- End quote ---


Wise words as ever - can't disagree with any of that and when my Series 1 sees light of day again, that is the route I will go down.  But if you want to spend money then spending on parabolics and decent shocks is a good route.

ian_s:
the only thing i dont like about my parabolic springs is that the axles have a tendancy to shift left and right under the car when your giving it some round a corner
i have been tempted to try and fit a panhard rod to my front axle, to see if it makes any difference, but i'm not so sure i want to do this on my everyday vehicle.

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