RV FEATURE
We experienced highway driving results very similar to the pack with three leaves . The Simpson crossing via the Rig road went without issue , and the suspension absorbed the ups and downs of the sand dunes well . It was smooth driving along gravel roads , and the ruts and sandy holes along Googs Track weren ’ t a problem . We decided to go exploring and disconnected the camper at one stage , noticing a remarkable difference in suspension travel without bottoming out . Clearly the extra leaf assisted in carrying our load and although a bit stiffer than the three-leaf setup , it was still much better than our original 10- leaf pack .
SUMMING UP
When setting up the suspension on a dual cab ute , it can be a challenge to find a system that will be suitable for towing heavy loads and driving when the vehicle ’ s unladen . And when the scenario is compounded by adding a variety of different terrains and driving surfaces into the mix , it really comes down to trade-offs . However , by their very design , parabolic springs meet a wider set of load-carrying parameters . We don ’ t plan on changing ours out any time soon .
Out with the old leaf-springs and in with the new three-leaf parabolic pack .
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