Leaf spring improvement on 89 LWB diesel

Quag · Post by **Quag** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 4:12 am

G'day, pretty new to Pajero ownership, recently aquired an 89, 2.5 turbo-diesel LWB manual, with LEAF springs.... and want the ride and softness of the coil-sprung model.

I was going to remove all the leaves except for the main, and install 'air-lift bags' to regain the height/load-bearing. The idea being that the remaining leaf would locate the axle..and the weight would be born by the 'bags.

But I've recently heard of "Parabolic" leaf springs, which seem to be the ants-pants for oldies such as Land-Rovers, giving almost as nice a ride as coils, and better ride/handling/articulation than standard leafs.

Does anyone KNOW of any equivalents for the Mitsubishi Pajero ? (Australian compliance, not 'import')

Any suggestions as to which way to go?

suzolla · Post by **suzolla** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:29 am

Don't know about parabolics, but wouldn't think it was a good idea to remove all the leaves except main one unless you have something else to stop axle tramp. Tim