Springs, an alternative to parabolix

primsil · Post by **primsil** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:06 am

some interesting reading here
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... hp?t=37883

jonnyboy · Post by **jonnyboy** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:10 pm

From the same site, this started life as a stage 1!

primsil · Post by **primsil** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:13 pm

I have spent several days reading through the 80 pages on there and have found some good tips, there are a few stage 1s being an aussie site, also a lot of p76 engines which interest me particularly.

firemanshort · Post by **firemanshort** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:52 pm

I understand the use of the few arched springs for unladen comfort and flex with the heavier straight springs giving the bottom end load carrying capacity.

However, this set up appears to me to be begging to hang up on rocks, sticks, mud and roots when driving off road.

Any other thoughts?

-Firemanshort

primsil · Post by **primsil** » Fri Apr 14, 2006 8:30 pm

of course there is a possibility of that, and the fourth leaf especially looks prone to it, but when fitted how much of a problem will it be, I guess would depend on usage.

arcticrover · Post by **arcticrover** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 1:07 am

I am starting to wonder with the expense of frieght to Alaska if I would want to have the local spring makers make me a custom set. . . .

Stage 1 V8

Springs, an alternative to parabolix

Springs, an alternative to parabolix

Spring configuration