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. This modification is critical when fitting poly type bushes, these are a different fitting method to the factory land rover rubbersteel bush. The bushes that go in the springs are all the same, front and rear, 88 and 109. Chassis bush replacement series forum the land rover forum. Polybush has been the number one suspension bush choice for the series land rovers for over 20 years, in that time the series land rover has become a true classic. Land rover series 3 changing leaf spring bushes youtube.
Order your parts for older land rovers online at paddock today. Please note that o ur quality aftermarket and original equipment oem branded parts are not to be compared to the cheaper branded parts available. Our stock range really starts with the land rover series 2 onwards, and is extensive, with all areas catered for including engine, gearbox, axle, brakes, suspension and much more. Changing a couple of shackle bushes on my 1983 land rover 109. Leafspring suspension bushes land rover and range rover forum. At jones spring we specialise in making quality springs locally and specialise in manifesting high quality land rover multileaf springs. All our products are made in brisbane, australia, to ensure the highest quality control. The term camber, applied to a leaf spring, means the amount of curvature of the spring. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
At dst we want you to be able to get your land rover series 3 back on the road quickly and confidently. All your land rover parabolics springs from a single source only available direct from gb springs gb springs have developed a range of parabolic springs to give a more comfortable ride both on and offroad for land rovers and other 4x4 vehicles. Leafspring suspension bushes land rover and range rover. Details about rear spring shackle bushes x4 for land rover series 2 2a 3 bearmach 548205. A quick and easy way to remove the damn rubber bushes from leaf springs.
May 29, 2008 chaps, forgive the intrusion, its not often i come over here to leafyville. Lightweight lean nicks land rover series iii rebuild and. 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. Nolathane spring shackle bushes suits land rover range series. With the little chariot stripped back to its naked frame, the long restorative journey begins. Order your rear leaf spring complete with bushes 159640. Discuss prospective buys on our message boards, too. Land rover series 3 brake lights and clutch biting point adjustment. An often asked question is how hard is it to replace my springs. 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.
Suspension in series series 3 parts suspension from john craddock ltd. I do think they did stop at the series 2s in 1961 but rover is notorious for making changes. Oe road spring rear swb rh 195484 british made 517588 g. 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. My series 3 has been leaning to the drivers side for the past 12 years. 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. Chaps, forgive the intrusion, its not often i come over here to leafyville. Series land rover on board camera road test 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. What follows are my personal thoughts and current understanding on the subject of optimizing leaf springs and suspension for expedition travel. Series 3 suspension bushes landyzone land rover forum. 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.
Land rover series 3 changing leaf spring bushes duration. What to consider when buying a series 3 here are our top tips on things to consider when buying a series 3. Polybush specialise in land rover bush development and have an extensive range. Front leaf spring bush kit suitable for land rover series 2a 3 109in. 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. Buy road springs for land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. Jul 03, 2012 my series 3 has been leaning to the drivers side for the past 12 years. There are easier jobs to do, but its more time consuming than difficult. Poly bushes and leaf springs lr4x4 the land rover forum. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 parts and. Land rover series spring eye bush kit product details land rover series spring eye bush kit x8 bushes to do all four spring eyes front leaf spring eyes to suit. See more bearmach land rover series 2 2a 3 rear spring. Forums land rover forums series land rovers this site uses cookies.
The only bushes that differ are the ones that go through the chassis at the front, 109s are different to 88s. I do think they did stop at the series 2s in 1961 but rover is notorious for making changes and overlapping them for no apparent reason. Dls land rover series suspension bushes and fixings. Usually after the decision has been made to fit parabolic springs, or just because the old leaf springs are rusty, flat or cracked. Teflons torque lr series mechanics turning a new leaf. And i wish i would have called wise owl for parabolics.
Series land rovers bushings removing spring bushings some suggestions ymmv. I forgot how nice paras where off the street, when i first started driving the rover i thought wow this is great, then once i got offroad holly cow it was stiff. This lowered the body on the passenger side and now my land rover is almost level. Land rover series spring bush modificationpoly type bush. Leaf springs series 3 is there a right and wrong way. All of the bolts in the spring and shackle combos were rusted solid. Suspension bushes and fittings suitable for land rover series 22a 3 bushes, spring bolts, u.
I forgot how nice paras where off the street, when i first started driving the rover i thought wow this is great, then once i. Land rover series 2a 88 easy spring bush removal youtube. I cured this by loosening the ubolts on the passenger side, raising the axle slightly, and inserting metal spacers between the spring and the axle. Land rover series 3 parts and accessories quality parts from buckley brothers, darwen, lancashire, uk. Land rover series 3 brake lights and clutch biting point adjustment by steamwally. Its a mid 1970s series mixture of iia and iii and i want to replace the leafspring suspension bushes. We provide genuine and aftermarket land rover parts and accessories, service, repair and restoration. Ive been trying to fit new bushes to jens iia chassis that has taken up residence in my garage. Land rover series 3 88, 109 46cyl 6197210198430mm od suits swb models. Poly bushes and leaf springs series forum the land rover. Shackle bolts changed from bsf to unf about the same time as the change from 2 to 2a, but, of course, being a replaceable item, you could have either, although it should be unf. Discussion in series land rovers started by dag019, nov 23, 2017. Special tools for land rover land rover spares, land rover.
Special tools for land rover land rover spares, land. Suspension parts for land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. When did land rover make the switch, as all ive ever seen genuine was the onepiece type. Famous four products are independent land rover specialists based in lincolnshire, uk. With this classic status in mind polybush have produced a range of their iconic series bushes in black. Land rover series 3 88, 109 46cyl 6197210198430mm od suits swb models why nolathane your car whether you intend to build a street machine, fast 4, go bush or simply drive to work, suspension bushes are the link between your vehicle and its springs, struts and shock absorbers. If you assume it it a one piece it can turn into a mess. We have plenty of very knowledgable members so if you have any questions about your land rover or just want to connect with other landy owners, youre in the right place. Chassis bush on the front spring only is wider, and, from memory, on series 3 but not series 2a, is larger diameter, so watch what they sell you.
Starting out inspecting hubs and bearings, removing. Land rover series 3 changing leaf spring bushes by steamwally. Land rover parabolic springs all your land rover parabolics springs from a single source only available direct from gb springs gb springs have developed a range of parabolic springs to give a more comfortable ride both on and offroad for land rovers and other 4x4 vehicles. Suspension parts suitable for the land rover series 2, 2a and series 3. May 19, 2009 when i mensioned fitting poly bushes to the series 2a landrover i was told that this is advised against.
First post and new to land rovers just got my first one. There are easier jobs to do, but its more time consuming than difficult using taper drifts i was able to free the metalastic. Over the course of a weekend, my mate eddie and i fitted them. I replaced them with standard steel cased land rover bushes.
There are some amazing things that can be done with leaf springs for a pure rock crawler or baja racer style rig. Aug 17, 2017 land rover series 2a 88 easy spring bush removal rover tasmania. This listing is for a quality bearmach replacement set of 4 rear spring shackle bushes, these are suitable for all land rover series vehicles. 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. Parts in series series 3 parts from john craddock ltd. 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. Landyzone is the biggest land rover forum on the net. Land rover series ii, iia, and iii rear suspension. Jun 06, 2007 first post and new to land rovers just got my first one. Superpro also engineers and manufactures other innovative suspension components. Im new to this forum but not new to series rovers, i have new springs on my 74 with shocks and bushes.
Apr 05, 20 what to consider when buying a series 3 here are our top tips on things to consider when buying a series 3. Front spring chassis bush land rover series 1 2 2a and 3. Browse our range of land rover series 2, 2a and 3 suspension parts online. Alternative brand service kit amk arb bowler britpart britpart service kit britpart service kit with oil britpart xs heavy duty celluar dynamic kits detroit locker detroit truetrac double s dtec ebc goodridge green stuff hitachi inka land rover land rover service kit marsland momo mont blanc mountney oem old man emu optimill polybush. Land rover series 2a 88 easy spring bush removal rover tasmania. Series 3 lwb land rover land rover from series 3 to disco 4 polybush have the solution. 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 they were so soft. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab share on twitter. I did mine weighton by jacking between the spring and chassis then putting blocks under the. Nolathane front spring shackle bushes for land rover series. Land rover series ii 19581985 88109 superpro suspension. Lightweight lean nicks land rover series iii rebuild.
Front suspension rear spring shocks rear suspension oe road spring 9 leaf front rh. Parabolic springs or original leaf springs land rover. Nolathane spring shackle bushes suits land rover range. They add about an inch to static body height when used with civilian front spring mounts and about 2. Mar 14, 2014 changing a couple of shackle bushes on my 1983 land rover 109. Parabolic spring set rear rear pair 3 leaf springs. Using a bit of m10 stud bar, a couple of nuts and some bloomin great big washers ive managed to get the bushes about 34 int. Rear leaf spring complete with bushes 159640 rimmer bros. They continued thru at least the series 2s 1961 and possibly into the early 2as. Address dingocroft penn rental service ltd ta, high street, downley, high wycombe, hp 5xj united kingdom. Nolathane front spring shackle bushes for land rover. Removal is not a big deal if you know the correct process. Land rover series 1, 2, 2a and 3 years 19481984 parts. 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.
Now you can find the right car parts you need from a name you can trust with l. This lowered the body on the passenger side and now my land rover is. Suspension parts for land rover series 2, 2a and series 3 from paddock spares. Outside of eu and eu vat registered companies only not uk. Using a bit of m10 stud bar, a couple of nuts and some bloomin great big washers ive managed to get the bushes about 3 4 int. Land rover multi leaf springs leaf spring manufacturer. Ignition switch petrol 1967 on vehicles without steering column lock.
Suspension bushes and fittings suitable for land rover series 22a3 bushes, spring bolts, u. Rear leaf spring bushings for the land rover series 3. When i mensioned fitting poly bushes to the series 2a landrover i was told that this is advised against. Land rover series leaf springs sanderson leaf springs. Rear spring shackle bushes x4 for land rover series 2 2a 3.
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