Leafspring suspension bushes land rover and range rover forum. An often asked question is how hard is it to replace my springs. Rear leaf spring bump stops poly polyurethane bushes. Sanderson leaf springs is a small independent business supplying replacement suspension parts i. Changing a couple of shackle bushes on my 1983 land rover 109. Leaf springs britpart high quality land rover parts. Buy road springs for land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. Its a mid 1970s series mixture of iia and iii and i want to replace the leafspring suspension bushes. The books i currently have dont go into the process like that one. Over the course of a weekend, my mate eddie and i fitted them. Parabolic springs or original leaf springs land rover. Registration is quick and easy and will give you full access to the site and allow you to ask questions or make comments and join in on the conversation. Nov 23, 2006 welcome to the land rover uk forums you are currently viewing the site as a guest and some content may not be available to you. First post and new to land rovers just got my first one.
On a 90 110 the bushes are not fitted in the chassis but in removable parts. The differences between the different series land rover spring shackles by bill davis of great basin rovers. Series 3 suspension bushes landyzone land rover forum. When you get down to actual numbers, it needs to be more closely defined, but the figure often used is the separation of the top of the top leaf from a straight. Well with the poly bushes i bought i did ned to mak a few minor alteations to the center tube lengths in order to allow the bushes to work as i imagined intended. Land rover series 3 brake lights and clutch biting point adjustment. Front leaf spring bush kit suitable for land rover series 2a. Leaf springs series 3 is there a right and wrong way. Front spring chassis bush land rover series 1 2 2a and 3. Leaf spring 88 rear standard duty series iiiii 1959 1984.
Poly bushes are probably better fitted to the chassis mounts, as they are easy to remove in the future, but i would not use them in the springs again. My personal preference is to stick with conventional leaf springs. Land rover bushes home leaf spring bushes land rover bushes. The land rover military shackle is two inches longer than stock land rover shackles and can contribute about an inch or slightly more to additional downward articulation. Express international delivery free uk delivery over 100,000 parts in stock established in 1970. Suspension parts suitable for the land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. This is one of three pages explaing how to optimize the series land rover. Suspension bushes engine mounts gearbox mounts stabilizer bars drop links exhaust mounts offering.
Land rover series leaf springs sanderson leaf springs. I have contacted gb springs and the recommended set up for a 109 is a twoleaf front and a fourleaf rear spring true four leaf spring not a. Oct 11, 2014 the problems you are likely to find are bolts rusted in the bushes and bushes rusted in the holes the sping ones can usually be moved by driving a blunt chisel in the spring to open the eye a little, the rear chassis ones can be moved by heating the chassis tubes the front chassis ones are simply a pig to get out but usually last longer as they are larger, i fit replacement poly bushes, much. Land rover series 3 brake lights and clutch biting point adjustment by steamwally. Superpro manufactures and engineers the largest range of suspension bushes, poly bushes, suspension bushes and sway bar bushing kits for performance, 4x4, 4wd, handling and durability. The measurement is the center on center distance coc from the bolt holes. I managed to press 3 of the 4 original rear spring ones out with sockets on a bolt this time oversize socket on one side, socket same size as bush on the other and a big stout bolt through the lot tight bolt as far as it will go and belt it hard with a hammer, repeat. Rear leaf spring bushings for the land rover series 3.
Outside of eu and eu vat registered companies only not uk. Poly bushes and leaf springs lr4x4 the land rover forum. We provide genuine and aftermarket land rover parts and accessories, service, repair and restoration. They add about an inch to static body height when used with civilian front spring mounts and about 2 inches when used with 109 military front spring mounts. Land rover series spring eye bush kit x8 bushes to do all four spring eyes front leaf spring eyes to suit. Superpro also engineers and manufactures other innovative suspension components. I carry a considerable weight in my present 88 when it gets used the most, 8 weeks each spring hauling sap for our maple sugarhouse. I went to a local supplier and he tried to sell me some bushes that were really soft, i mean, you could squish them with your fingers.
Teflons torque lr series mechanics turning a new leaf. Land rover series 3 changing leaf spring bushes by steamwally. Land rover series 1 1948 1958 land rover series 2 1958 1961 land rover series 2a 1961 1971 land rover series 3 1971 1985 for nearly 70 years, land rover has been a favourite across the world. May 19, 2009 when i mensioned fitting poly bushes to the series 2a landrover i was told that this is advised against. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 parts and.
Dls land rover series suspension bushes and fixings. There are easier jobs to do, but its more time consuming than difficult using taper drifts i was able to free the metalastic. If you are not replacing chassis bushes, and just changing the spring, undo the spring end only, and leave shackles hanging from chassis but be warned, you will need to loosen chassis end off, and settle the suspension when you have. Iam rebuilding a series iii 1976 landrover and had and awfull time replacing the shocks and spring bushes. Any one got a top tip on how to get leaf spring bushes out and back in of a vehicle thats been in a field for 10 years. Road springs suitable for the land rover series 2, 2a, and series 3. Land rover springs we have recently restarted the manufacturing process of land rover multileaf springs after we received an increase in customers who were disappointed in inferior imported products.
All our products are made in brisbane, australia, to ensure the highest quality control. Land rover series 2 2a and 3 extra heavy duty rear leaf springs supplied without bushes,please ask for price with bushes if needed. A quick and easy way to remove the damn rubber bushes from leaf springs. Rear leaf spring complete with bushes 159640 rimmer bros. I have put 3 leaf parabolics on one of my 88s, and found the ride when in soft top configuration to be pretty nice, but wallowy when the ht was on. Eventually, i received my order for rocky mountain 2 leaf parabolic suspension springs for the front and rear, new ubolts, spring bolts, shackles, chassis bushes and old man emu shock absorbers. What follows are my personal thoughts and current understanding on the subject of optimizing leaf springs and suspension for expedition travel. Left hand side 11 leaf front road spring including bushes suitable for land rover series 88 swb and 109 lwb dieselengined models.
Famous four products are independent land rover specialists based in lincolnshire, uk. There are some amazing things that can be done with leaf springs for a pure rock crawler or baja racer style rig. Buy land rover leaf springs and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. For informational sake the front frame bushings increased in size significantly with the advent of the series 3. Suspension in series series 3 parts suspension from john craddock ltd. Front leaf spring bush kit suitable for land rover series. Land rover series 3 changing leaf spring bushes duration. Leaf spring bushes series forum lr4x4 the land rover forum. Rear leaf spring complete with bushes 159640 order your rear leaf spring complete with bushes 159640. The problems you are likely to find are bolts rusted in the bushes and bushes rusted in the holes the sping ones can usually be moved by driving a blunt chisel in the spring to open the eye a little, the rear chassis ones can be moved by heating the chassis tubes the front chassis ones are simply a pig to get out but usually last longer as they are larger, i fit replacement poly bushes, much. Usually after the decision has been made to fit parabolic springs, or just because the old leaf springs are rusty, flat or cracked. They did this because 109s with the smaller bushings would develop cracks in the frame emanating from the bushing from hard usage. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984spring. Assuming you have managed to get the springs off the vehicle, i would drill through the rubber part of the bush in.
Optimizing leaf spring suspension expedition land rover. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Leaf spring castor correction wedges small pin mm pair da1211. T hese are suitable for all land rover series 2, 2a and 3 vehicles giving an approximate ride height of an extra 30mm these are a quality part from british that are a. Poly bushes and leaf springs series forum the land rover. Aug 17, 2017 a quick and easy way to remove the damn rubber bushes from leaf springs. Leaf spring eye bush or rear shacklechassis bush land rover series 1 2 2a 3 548205 all series one bush per shackle. If you have any questions about rear leaf spring bushings or for your land rover series 3, just give tech support guys a call directly at 8884062330. Find replacement rear leaf spring bushings for your land rover series 3 at.
Discussion in series land rovers started by dag019, nov 23, 2017. Jun 06, 2007 first post and new to land rovers just got my first one. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 parts. Leafspring suspension bushes land rover and range rover. If we dont hear from you about non receipt of item within days of ordering the item, wed assume it delivered. Pair set 2 front upper suspension control arms eurospare for range rover sport. Assuming you have managed to get the springs off the vehicle, i would drill through the rubber part of the bush in several places until the inner and outer parts are separate.
Suspension parts for land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. When you get down to actual numbers, it needs to be more closely defined, but the figure often used is the separation of the top of the top leaf from a straight line joining the centre of the two spring eyes. Oct 16, 2008 any one got a top tip on how to get leaf spring bushes out and back in of a vehicle thats been in a field for 10 years. There are easier jobs to do, but its more time consuming than difficult. Land rover series 3 changing leaf spring bushes youtube. Land rover leaf springs for sale in uk view 66 bargains. Series 1, 86, 88, 107 and 109 all models series 2 all models series 2a all models series 3. At jones spring we specialise in making quality springs locally and specialise in manifesting high quality land rover multileaf springs.
Lightweight lean nicks land rover series iii rebuild. Spring bushings perform two basic functions, they allow the spring to move in. Land rover multi leaf springs leaf spring manufacturer. Leaf spring bushes series forum lr4x4 the land rover. From my reading however the parabolic springs of choice with most of the uk land rover drivers in the know are the gb parabolics.
Lh rear leaf spring 11 leaf oe spec land rover series 22a3 swb 88 517589. Discussion in series land rovers started by moth, may 16, 2016. Now you can find the right car parts you need from a name you can trust with l. When i mensioned fitting poly bushes to the series 2a landrover i was told that this is advised against. Suspension bushes and fittings suitable for land rover series 22a3 bushes, spring bolts, u. On a series i would stick with the original type,the two part polybush type could be a reason for holes wearing oval as fine grit could get between them and the chassis. Lh rear leaf spring series22a3 swb 11 leaf part number. I replaced them with standard steel cased land rover bushes. Land rover series 3 88 swb rear parabolic 3 leaf springs.
Bushing, leaf spring, land rover series same as 548205. Land rover series 2a 88 easy spring bush removal youtube. Starting out inspecting hubs and bearings, removing the rear leaf springs and battling away with stubborn bushes. The term camber, applied to a leaf spring, means the amount of curvature of the spring. Order your parts for older land rovers online at paddock today. Forums land rover forums series land rovers this site uses cookies. Welcome to the land rover uk forums you are currently viewing the site as a guest and some content may not be available to you. Address dingocroft penn rental service ltd ta, high street, downley, high wycombe, hp 5xj united kingdom. At dst we want you to be able to get your land rover series 3 back on the road quickly and confidently. This part is the steel and rubber bush located at the rear of the front spring of land rover series 1 86in 88in 107in 109in and 80in with wide front springs and series 2 and 2a 88in and 109in up to chassis suffix g and series 3 88in models. Get this bushing and all the parts you need for your land rovers suspension at atlantic british. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
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