ome shocks on disco

[mickashay]

putting in ome nitrocharger shocks after the raw shocks i had for only 5/6months were found to be bent and when taken out one fell apart.is any one running these in there LR and what do u think about them?
cheers mick

[V8Landy]

putting in ome nitrocharger shocks after the raw shocks i had for only 5/6months were found to be bent and when taken out one fell apart.is any one running these in there LR and what do u think about them?
cheers mick

I have ome shocks on and think they are great.They were there when i bought the car so don't know details.You will be able to check them out on the weekend.Cheers Brett

[trobbo]

Have them in mine and they work ok. Am thinking of upgrading to 80 series/GQ shock combination to gain greater length and better rebound control though.

[PeterM]

I've got them in my bus Mick. They are pretty firm but work well.

[dirtdawg]

how much did you pick em up for mick, if you dont mind saying

[mickashay]

how much did you pick em up for mick, if you dont mind saying

fitted about $500 i think havent got the bill yet pick up car tomorrow so find out then

[mickashay]

Have them in mine and they work ok. Am thinking of upgrading to 80 series/GQ shock combination to gain greater length and better rebound control though.

does that mean changing the diffs or just fitting to your diffs now

[trobbo]

You continue to use all the original lr mounting points.
On the front 80 series shocks bolt straight up. All you need to do is lift your turrets slightly so they dont bottom out.
On the rear you fit GQ shocks and usually weld an eye to the top of the shock so that it will fit.

[pohm66]

Hi Mick,

looking at going down the OME track myself on all 4 corners of my D2 SLS no lift.... with a view to doing a 25mm lift down the track... so watching this with interest as looking to spend the limited funds wisely.
Paul

[gone bush]

I fitted a set of OME shocks and springs to my D2 and have put them to work over all sorts of terrain with different degrees of weight over the past 6 weeks and they have performed very well and without fault.

[Lucy]

I've run OME coils (+40mm) and shocks for the last 3 years on the D1, and am currently considering putting them on the D2. Had them our first D1 years ago. Have been happy with them, both on and off road. I like firm suspension.

[mickashay]

gave them a test today on a small bank seemed pretty good,https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/6.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/05/7.jpg

will give them a good test tomorrow then let you guys know what i think
cheers mick

[Zute]

I had shocks and springs(40mm lift) fitted about 2 months ago. shocks feel good but front springs dont seem to be full 40mm lift. But I dont know if the springs that were in it when I bought it, were standard or not. Going back next week for a check over so will talk to ARB.

[Wortho]

If you have a D1 or Defender ask for N174, N175 OME shocks instead of N115, N44 shocks they are not in the book but are an EXPORT only job, they are for Landys and are 40 and 60mm(respectivly) longer. They work extremly well and don't have any issues with a 2 inch lift. The more people ask for them the more likley ARB will make them available to us in OZ(i think it's crazey that they are made here and arn't sold here. I've had them in for about 15,000k's now and love them.



I had shocks and springs(40mm lift) fitted about 2 months ago. shocks feel good but front springs dont seem to be full 40mm lift. But I dont know if the springs that were in it when I bought it, were standard or not. Going back next week for a check over so will talk to ARB.


I'd say that the springs were incorrectly chosen for the weight if you have a bar you want OME751 minimum(40mm standard, 30mm with 50kg) but preferably OME767 springs on the front.

Hope that helps.

[Zute]

Thanks Wortho, The springs they fitted are the OME751 and I do have a steel bar. Sits 30mm higher when fitted, according to their measurements. So that would seem about right.:( Will Have to look at the OME767 when I get around to fitting a winch I guess. Still haven't made it back to them to have it checked yet. Thanks again.

[Wortho]

No worrys Zute, a better thing to do would be to get some Landrover spring seat isolators, they seat into the spring and are nearly 10mm put one on the top and one on the bottom to get your height, the springs you have are actually a longer spring than the heavier duty one so will flex up better.



they are for Landys and are 40 and 60mm(respectivly) longer. They work extremly well and don't have any issues with a 2 inch lift.


I should have made it clearer(hate it when you read it later and go what the!!) the shocks are longer than the normal OME ones and are for a 3inch lift but work fine with a two inch(really good down travel).

[Zute]

Wortho ,Thanks again. Had thought of that. Wish I Had run into you before I made the purchase.

[Slunnie]

You continue to use all the original lr mounting points.
On the front 80 series shocks bolt straight up. All you need to do is lift your turrets slightly so they dont bottom out.
On the rear you fit GQ shocks and usually weld an eye to the top of the shock so that it will fit.
GQ/GU rears are already eye to eye.

[Slunnie]

No worrys Zute, a better thing to do would be to get some Landrover spring seat isolators, they seat into the spring and are nearly 10mm put one on the top and one on the bottom to get your height, the springs you have are actually a longer spring than the heavier duty one so will flex up better.



I should have made it clearer(hate it when you read it later and go what the!!) the shocks are longer than the normal OME ones and are for a 3inch lift but work fine with a two inch(really good down travel).
Wortho, is that using OME springs to produce the 3" lift? This is a common mod in the US but I never hear about it in Aus.

[Wortho]

Wortho, is that using OME springs to produce the 3" lift? This is a common mod in the US but I never hear about it in Aus.


Yep, they don't have the diesels there but they have the diesel springs which being a heavier rate will hold the V8 up higher for the same free length. They also use the landrover spring isolator/spacer's to get the lift.
D1 springs also lift a D2 higher.

[goldey]

Wortho

As I know you are an ARB man, what would you suggest to get a 3" lift for a series 1 300tdi Disco with steel bar and winch and regularly 60 odd kgs in back?

Which OME coils and shocks would work?

I am currently investigating coil spacers at the moment.

Cheers

Goldey

[PeterM]

You won't get that from an ARB setup. You can get 3" from Dobinson coils and Lovells shocks. Have a look at 'Suspension Stuff' for some options.

[4wd4fun]

Looking at OME for my D1 Tdi with ARB bull bar.
Have iI read correctly that the longer Export shocks N174, N175 is this front Rear respectable and what is the difference between OME751 and OME767 springs for front and what would you recomend for the rear.
Cheers :):):)

[Boxhead63]

I'm currently using OME shocks on my D1, with King springs. This combo gives 50mm of lift, a firm ride on the road and reasonable articulation off. a couple of people on the on a recent drive even commented about the amount of articulation. This is the second OME shock package i've used and have been happy with them both times.



Cheers

[2 rocks]

As you can see from the sig below, I have the King springs and Konis. I'm currently running OME Nitrochargers in the Jeep and they seem fine. That said, I had Konis in my D1 so am sold on them.

But, I also had OME in my first Wrangler and was not happy with them at all, however I can't recall if they were Nitros or not - I know the springs sagged and weren't "handed" for our road camber. :(

I guess from that experience OME would not be my first choice.
Cheers
Mike

[Wortho]

Looking at OME for my D1 Tdi with ARB bull bar.
Have iI read correctly that the longer Export shocks N174, N175 is this front Rear respectable and what is the difference between OME751 and OME767 springs for front and what would you recomend for the rear.
Cheers :):):)


174 front, 175 rear but none left in Aus at the moment ask for them though cause if enough people want them they will make them available however there is nothing wrong with 115 front and 44 rear, OME751 is a softer spring if you are going to put a second batt in i would get 767 springs and 762 in the rear.

[Wortho]

As I know you are an ARB man, what would you suggest to get a 3" lift for a series 1 300tdi Disco with steel bar and winch and regularly 60 odd kgs in back?

Which OME coils and shocks would work?



OME coils are not going to give you a 3 inch lift (unless you put rear in the front) i'd go Kings. Standard OME shocks won't give heaps of down travel with a 3inch lift(same up though) unless you lower your top shock mounts. Do you really need a 3inch lift? it's not going to give you any great benifit over a 2in but will cost more as you will have to look at caster and panhard rod, unless you lower your bump stops the tyre will still travel up into the guard as far so you can't get any larger tyre on than you can with a 2in lift, axle articulation is more important than height.