OME rear suspension - Defender

Ty · 23rd January 2005, 10:41 PM

G'day all,
After paying over a grand for new shocks (N46), springs(755) and damper on my Defender i've been having issues with the rear shocks topping when traveling over bumps (even speed humps, drive ways). After a little research it seems that this is a common problem when buying this combination from ARB for Defenders. I have also discovered that ARB aren't too accomodating when people try to have the problem rectified (under warranty). So, i have a couple of questions.

Has anyone on this forum had this problem?

Has anyone got any advice before i head into ARB?

Has anyone got any ideas on what i can do (not AR

to solve the shock problem? ie. a good matching shock for the 755 spring.

Any help would be great.

Cheers,

Ty

**DEFENDERZOOK** · 24th January 2005, 08:21 AM

bilsteins appear the way to go.

**feraldisco** · 24th January 2005, 12:11 PM

my ARB outlet (Canberra) was very accommodating when I wanted to change over new rear springs even after driving around on them for quite a few weeks. ARB are a big company - suggest you contact head office to get your local outlet to extract a digit...

**Tyrepower** · 24th January 2005, 03:12 PM

I have heard the Bilsteins are as good as the publicity seems to indicate. However having said that there will be someone with a horror story about how they are no good, and how the suplier shafted them when it all went pear shaped. Generally though they seem to have a good reputation.
The other shock that seem to get good over all reports is the Konis. Again someone will have a tale of disaster.
From memory both brands are rebuildable if one packs in, or revalving for harder use is required.

**KEV0044** · 24th January 2005, 04:56 PM

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**DEFENDERZOOK** · 24th January 2005, 05:15 PM

sounds like incorrect shocks fitted...ie. too long.

**noddy** · 24th January 2005, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by DEFENDERZOOK
sounds like incorrect shocks fitted...ie. too long.

I think it might be that they are not long enough :?

This link may be of some assistance.
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/shockmounts/

**DEFENDERZOOK** · 24th January 2005, 05:36 PM

yeah....that too.

depends when they top out.

either way it sounds like incorrect shocks have been fitted.

**Reads90** · 24th January 2005, 06:31 PM

I run 764 on the back of my 90 , along with N44 Shocks , and have found them to be fantastic.
I really give my truck hell when i go off road, and they have lasted well.
Lot better then the crappy scrap iron racing springs which i had before.
In the Uk , OME are seen as the best for off roading and gen use

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 25th January 2005, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by DEFENDERZOOK
bilsteins appear the way to go.

you can buy Bilstein in lengths from 8 to 20 odd inches of travel,,

for "off the shelf" stuff in Oz they're the best .

Can be revalved in Melb. (probably elsewhere by now,,)

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