To parabolic or not to parabolic that is the question!

[tpyle]

After the Robesonia event, I have learned that I need new springs.
Should I go with the parabolic or stick with the ome springs? Are their advantages one has over the other?

Finally can they be installed in one's garage with nothing more that a standard tool box and a large hammer or is this better taken to a garage?

[galen211]

If you truly need new springs then by all means go the parabolic route. They are essentially the same price and on road feel in much better. Off-road you will still get beat up, but it will be a little better.

The hardest part of a spring swap is getting the bushing out of the frame. Other than that it is easy pretty easy and standard tools will get the job done.

[LC Rover]

Hi:
I went the para route this past Nov.. Not looking back one bit.. Totally different truck with them. I walked up the hill that you got stuck on at Robesonia, I would always get stuck at the the same spot you did with out the para's. Old springs were fused together with little or no flex. Did them in a day, If that is any help. I have heard some real horror stories on the other hand.

[crazyfish]

I had a nightmare getting the bushings off even though I followed every bit of advice. I did it at a local station on a lift. We cut and burned them out, and it was still a bitch. Others have been more lucky.

From junky flat springs to new parabolics was a no brainer. Also raised it up about and inch which is nice.

[scatterling]

read somewhere, maybe even on this forum, that putting the bushings in a freezer for a while really helps in getting them in - my two cents

[sven]

What brand of parabolics are you guys running? There seems to be lots of differences between brands, how many leafs, etc.

[tpyle]

Larry which brand did yoiu put install? Also did you do it yourself or with a friend?

I have seen prices all over the board on the parabolics, $500 to $1000.

I was thinking about using the 3 leaf rear, and 2 leaf in the front seems to be standard.

Any thoughts on brands...

[crazyfish]

I have TI console and they are just fine. Honestly, while they will each have pros and cons, all of the them are probably better than stock. I went with 4 on the back of my 109 and wish I had gone with 3. Heard good things about the Rocky Mountain springs also.

[Tom109]

I went with Rocky Mountain - 2-leaf front and 3-leaf rear for a 109 2-door. I've got a set in my garage right now, just waiting for the right weekend to install them.

Tom P.

[galen211]

I concur with everyone else. Not sure of brand on mine as the truck had them when I bought it, but it has two leaf rears on a hardtop and I think they are sagging a little. I also have major sag to the driver's side. I think that is a sign that it's time to lay off the potato chips. sigh....