Topic: Parabolics again (Read 2981 times)

philbert · « **on:** May 31, 2006, 15:19:42 »

Hi all just bought a 88"2a to go trailing but really need to upgrade the suspension as it has military hd springs on it.

i know you only get what you pay for but has anybody fitted the parabolics that paddocks are selling as the seem to be the cheapest about?
are they any good

ian_s · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2006, 16:28:44 »

mine are great
wether they are better than a brand new set of standard springs i dont know, but i reckon you will get more articulation from them, so long as you fit some longer dampers, too

philbert · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2006, 18:09:52 »

yes thats the plan to fit parabolics and +2 shocks

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2006, 19:02:52 »

Quote from: "philbert"

Hi all just bought a 88"2a to go trailing but really need to upgrade the suspension as it has military hd springs on it.

i know you only get what you pay for but has anybody fitted the parabolics that paddocks are selling as the seem to be the cheapest about?
are they any good

i have the paddocks parabolics, havnt had it on the road yet but it should be in the next week or so, but all looks and feels good so far.

philbert · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2006, 08:52:31 »

Quote from: "mark.yellow.series.3"

i have the paddocks parabolics, havnt had it on the road yet but it should be in the next week or so, but all looks and feels good so far.

please let me know how you get on mate.
i'm certainly considering getting a set .

thanks

muddy_90 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2006, 13:37:10 »

ive got pro comp es3000 shocks which are 2" longer than a standard shock or you could go for es9000

philbert · « **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2006, 16:08:09 »

just of the phone to explorer uk set of 2" over 9000's in the post tonite!

just got to decide on springs and tyres now!

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #7 on:** June 01, 2006, 23:04:30 »

I use Rocky Mountain Parabolics with Procomp ES9000 dampers. Tyres are 31x10.5x15 (similar height to 7.50's but wider) and am impressed so far

Damonski · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2006, 15:45:35 »

Quote from: "series3_mad"

ive got pro comp es3000 shocks which are 2" longer than a standard shock or you could go for es9000

Tell me about your extended shackles :)

muddy_90 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2006, 20:28:29 »

Quote from: "Damo"

Quote from: "series3_mad"
ive got pro comp es3000 shocks which are 2" longer than a standard shock or you could go for es9000

Tell me about your extended shackles :)

what do u need to know?

matt

Damonski · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2006, 00:25:11 »

Is that the same as fitting military ones or LWB ones ?

muddy_90 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2006, 09:19:33 »

yeah they are, i got mine from here http://www.cp-components.co.uk/product_details.asp?pid=21

cheers
matt

philbert · « **Reply #12 on:** June 05, 2006, 18:09:39 »

well i've ordered a set from paddocks .time will tell if it's a good move.

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #13 on:** June 05, 2006, 22:46:56 »

Rocky Mountain Articulation with ES9000

And Again

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 05, 2006, 23:35:26 »

Quote from: "philbert"

Quote from: "mark.yellow.series.3"

i have the paddocks parabolics, havnt had it on the road yet but it should be in the next week or so, but all looks and feels good so far.

please let me know how you get on mate.
i'm certainly considering getting a set .

thanks

took her for a spin round the yard ( its quite bumpy), and the springs seem very good. the truck still bounces in that typical series way, but the bumps are absorbed really well, and when jacking up the wheels there is a lot of articulation compared with before.

philbert · « **Reply #15 on:** June 06, 2006, 09:00:40 »

Quote from: "Andy the Landy"

Rocky Mountain Articulation with ES9000

And Again

looks good thats what i'm aiming for

muddy_90 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 06, 2006, 18:30:55 »

mine with rocky mountian and es3000

matt

Xtremeteam · « **Reply #17 on:** June 06, 2006, 18:34:56 »

Phill:

ive got wheels & tyres forsale in your after a set

philbert · « **Reply #18 on:** June 06, 2006, 22:43:17 »

sorry mike i've got a set of wolfs and tyres sitting waiting to go on.
what else have you got for sale that might interest me ?

philbert · « **Reply #19 on:** June 06, 2006, 22:45:15 »

Quote from: "series3_mad"

mine with rocky mountian and es3000

matt

thats some mighty fine articulation youve got going there

dew1911 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 12, 2006, 11:21:13 »

Don't let the RSPCA see them pics, don't think they'll like you using a Cat as a Ramp :lol:

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 05, 2006, 23:18:23 »

Quote from: "mark.yellow.series.3"

Quote from: "philbert"
Hi all just bought a 88"2a to go trailing but really need to upgrade the suspension as it has military hd springs on it.

i know you only get what you pay for but has anybody fitted the parabolics that paddocks are selling as the seem to be the cheapest about?
are they any good

i have the paddocks parabolics, havnt had it on the road yet but it should be in the next week or so, but all looks and feels good so far.

well i have had it the road a bit, and iam dead impressed so far.

philbert · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2006, 11:22:07 »

good thats what i want to hear.
mines should be back on the road tonite fitted with paddocks parabolics and procomp es9000 shocks hope fully its been worth the hassle!

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