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  1. 3rd June 2011, 05:20 PM #1
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    The Old 'OME spring' question

    Sorry guys,

    I know this is one of my 1st posts and has probably been asked on here a few times, search threw up nothing however

    I have asked this over on the ExPo forum but nobdy there can realyl give me an answer so I thought here was the best place to ask about Old Man Emu springs...

    Been bashing my brains out trying to find info on springs here in the UK and I think I have it sorted.

    Going by OME standards does anyone run their 90 with 762s or 763s on the rear? I would like to hear your opinion.

    Basically I have a set of Terrafirma (TF) springs, medium duty (300-340lb/in), that are rated the same as the 762s but my rig is heavy and Im soon to be towing a converted Sankey so I was thinking of the TF heavy duties or the OME 763s both have the same spec at 360lb/in. The question is, will I notice the extra 20lbs rating?

    Im not bothered by the 2-3" lift. I just want a spring that will cope. The mediums on at present are ok, but they are on their way out and im looking to replace. Sometimes they feel a little soft in the corners especially with the rear fuel tank full

    The 90 is running an ARB winch bumper, Wolf Wheels, roll cage, ARB rack, Swingaway carrier, extra TD5 fuel tank, tree sliders, tank guards and a host of internal gubbins (Engel fridge, recovery gear, spares etc) it is loaded like this all the time and mainly used for back country trips and overland trips Its not a daily driver.

    Thanks for your time gents.

    G
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  2. 9th June 2011, 11:13 PM #2
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    BUMP

    anyone?
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  3. 10th June 2011, 12:02 AM #3
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    Want me to find out for you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by nonimouse View Post
    Want me to find out for you?
    not you again, go on then as you have nothing better to do other than sit infront of the computer

    Are you off work?

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  5. 10th June 2011, 05:45 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sirocco View Post
    not you again, go on then as you have nothing better to do other than sit infront of the computer

    Are you off work?

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    Yup. Got some tendons wedged in shoulder joint... and a nerve or two. Been getting bad for a while, waiting for the surgeon to sharpen his hatchet

    I'll find out for you, then post it on here - which is quite amusing seeing as this forum is based so many thousands of miles away and you are thirty miles up the road...
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  6. 10th June 2011, 07:20 AM #6
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    i cant help you but this is funny,i am sure someone will be along soon,dont forget the time differance
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    You'll most likely have to wait a while before you get an answer

    Like....when we win back the Ashes.
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    Hi

    I had 764 on my winch challenge 90 in the Uk but they were a bit hard , changed them to 763's which we great . But that was with dislocation cones and lower shock mounts

    I ran twin ARB lockers and 35" simex with huskie winch on the back , plus all the other stuff you need in the back of a winch challenge 90



    But on my other 90 I also run 763 , this is because there is another fuel tank under the back and it was set up for the 25,000 mile trip around Aus where it was going to be loaded up with stuff and towing a trailer

    This can be a bit bumpy on the rear end if there is no fuel or weight in the back



    If you are really worried and want more info then phone Simon at Devon 4x4 or Edd at froggs island 4x4 . Both of them have been using OME for years in 90's. I was sat in a pub in Scotland with both of them back in 2000 talking about this very thing. So they are the best in the Uk to help you . Both of them stock OME's too
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  10. 10th June 2011, 05:26 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Reads90 View Post
    But on my other 90 I also run 763 , this is because there is another fuel tank under the back and it was set up for the 25,000 mile trip around Aus where it was going to be loaded up with stuff and towing a trailer

    This can be a bit bumpy on the rear end if there is no fuel or weight in the back
    Thanks Reads,

    If your running the Extra HDs (763s) on your 90 then thats fine, I will go with them. I have a cage and extra TD5 rear tank so probably heavier than yours. We will also be towing a Sankey.

    When I get to Aus Maybe I will swap them out for 762s

    Choice made, job done.

    Cheers.

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