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  1. 14th May 2012, 06:42 PM #1
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    Tough Dog Vs ARB (OME?)

    Evening all
    So im looking at upgraded suspension, post bar installation
    I've been to both ARB and OL, who have quoted me the same price
    Question is, which to go with?
    OL wrote me up a quote, which is as follows
    2X Tough Dog Foam Cell Shock Absorber
    2X Foam Cell Shock Absorber
    2X Tough Dog Coil Spring
    2X R/Rover & Discovery Rear Raised HD Coil Spring
    Not entirely sure the ratings, i mentioned i didn't want less than 220 (Cheers Slunnie) but the values for the front escape me, pretty sure the rear was 300.
    ARB Didn't give me a quote, however i DO have the values for those,
    With 225 front and 290 rear.
    I'm assuming being ARB they'll use OME suspension
    Any thoughts? Or is more info needed?
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  2. 14th May 2012, 07:55 PM #2
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    niether.
    Try Les Ricmond, or Suspension Stuff.
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    if you can afford it go Koni or Bilstein for shocks.....
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    I am on quite a budget.
    Im not looking for anything really flash, more into touring than hardcore offroading.
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    And the prices they gave you?? Les Ricmond springs are around $400odd a full set, bilstiens or koni's can be bought cheap from overseas.
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    Of Tough Dog and OME I would go OME every time. I really don't like the design of foam cell shocks in relation to longevity for touring.
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    Fitted, with wheel alignment from OL is $1425
    ARB didn't quote, just said "around $1400"
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    buy the other gear and fit it yourself, you'll save $400 and get better springs/shocks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vern View Post
    buy the other gear and fit it yourself, you'll save $400 and get better springs/shocks.
    I'm not too bad with a spanner, but suspension fittings might be a bit beyond me. And i was under the impression that fitting suspension is rather dangerous? what with springs under high compression, etc?
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  10. 14th May 2012, 10:23 PM #10
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    Hiya Muppet.
    Doing it yourself isn't a big issue (I've done a couple of times on Nissans) but you'll need a few bits and pieces to make it easy/safe (spring compressors are handy although I've managed without thus far, trolley jack and axle stands are required).

    I'll be heading to Orange on the 23'rd and fly back to Perth on 4'th June. I won't have time to help with doing it (Newcrest slave drivers) but might be able to talk you through it, to some extent, with the car in front of us while I'm there.

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