Parabolic leaf springs have gained popularity in Australia over recent years, with more and more off-road tourers selecting them when it comes time to upgrade suspension components.
It’s easy to see why, as on paper they deliver many advantages to Australian off-roaders. Terrain Tamer is one company leading the way when it comes to parabolic springs in Australia, for Australian four-wheel drives. As such, we wanted to do the homework for you, and see just what four-wheel drive dual-cab utes you can fit parabolic springs to.
Parabolic spring advantages
The first advantage is that they are lighter than a traditional leaf spring. They are also said to be quieter in operation compared to a traditional leaf pack. A huge advantage of parabolic springs is the more comfortable ride quality provided, as well as more wheel articulation in off-road terrain.
Even though Terrain Tamer’s parabolic leaf springs are lighter, they tell us these springs are built stronger as well. When driving on corrugations, parabolic springs transfer less shock load on the vehicle’s components, too.

Parabolic springs in summary
- Better suspension travel
- Less weight
- More comfort on-road

So, which utes can you fit parabolic springs to?
Ford Ranger PX 1, II, III
40mm lift 0-400kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 0-400kg load rating
Ford Ranger PX 1, II, III
40mm lift 400-700kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 0-400kg load rating

Holden Colorado RD1,2,3
40mm lift 0-400kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 0-400kg load rating
Holden Colorado RD1,2,3
40mm lift 400-700kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 400kg-700kg load rating

Isuzu D-Max 7/2012-06/2020
40mm lift 0-400kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 0- 400kg load rating
Isuzu D-Max 7/2012-06/2020
40mm lift 400-700kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 400-700kg load rating
Isuzu D-Max 7/2020-
40mm lift up to 300kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, up to 300kg load rating
Isuzu D-Max 7/2020-
40mm lift 300kg-500kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 300-500kg load rating
Isuzu D-Max 7/2020-
40mm lift up to 600kg plus load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 600kg plus load rating

LDV T60 10/2017
40mm lift 0-400kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 0-400kg load rating
LDV T60 10/2017
40mm lift 400-700kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 400-700kg load rating
Mazda BT-50 11/2011-2020
40mm lift 0-400kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 0-400kg load rating
Mazda BT-50 11/2011-2020
40mm lift 400-700kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 400-700kg load rating
Mazda BT-50 8/2020-
40mm lift 200-300kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 200-400kg load rating
Mazda BT-50 8/2020-
40mm lift 300kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 300kg load rating
Mazda BT-50 8/2020-
40mm lift 300-500kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 300-500kg load rating
Mazda BT-50 8/2020-
40mm lift 600kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 600kg load rating
Mitsubishi Triton MQ 2015-
40mm lift 0-400kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 0-400kg load rating
Mitsubishi Triton MQ 2015+
40mm lift 400-700kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 400-700kg load rating
Mitsubishi Triton MR 2019-
40mm lift 0-400kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 0-400kg load rating
Mitsubishi Triton MR 2019-
40mm lift 400-700kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 400-700kg load rating
Toyota HiLux KUN26 3/2005-
40mm lift 0-400kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 0-400kg load rating
Toyota HiLux KUN26 3/2005-
40mm lift 400-700kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 400-700kg load rating
Toyota HiLux GUN126 5/2015
40mm lift 0-400kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 0-400kg load rating
Toyota HiLux GUN126 5/2015
40mm lift 400-700kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 400-700kg load rating
Toyota HiLux GUN126 5/2015
40mm lift 700kg constant load rating parabolic spring
Full 40mm suspension lift kit, 700kg constant load rating

79 Series LandCruiser dual-cab
50mm lift 400-700kg load rating parabolic spring
Full 50mm suspension lift kit, 400-700kg load rating
79 Series LandCruiser dual-cab
50mm lift 700kg plus Fortified load rating parabolic spring
Full 50mm suspension lift kit, 700kg plus Fortified load rating
Tell ’em the price
To see the full range of Terrain parabolic springs and lift kits, as well as to see how much this gear will set you back, simply CLICK HERE.