Thread: Coil Springs and Shocks

Originally Posted by Vern

I am wondering if the ome766 coil was made for the army, its the only isuzu landy coil available on the market that i have found.

Ordered the OME 2766 (766) for the front and am going to give the OME 2755 (755) a go on the rear to start, knowing I can move to the 754 in the rear if needed.

Also struggled between the Koni HT and HT RAIDs as most of the civilian 110's days are on hardtop, but eventually went with the massive investment of the RAIDs as they are more adjustable and the coils are stated to create a slight lift on non Isuzu rovers. I'm imagining with the 4BD1 there will still be some slight lift.

Ultimately I'm looking for a balance between comfort on asphalt/pavement and hardpack with ability to go offroad when needed, keeping things slightly nose down unloaded and close to even loaded with offroad trailer in tow.

Will report back once arrived and installed in a week or two. Thank you everyone for the input. Though I really, really wish I could have gotten into something less expensive, I know this arrangement is high quality and expected to last a good, long while.

Are these coils in yet?

The coils have arrived, but the shocks were on backorder, so I haven't yet proceeded. I am supposed to see the shocks next week and will update once they are here.

Originally Posted by tc_s1

The coils have arrived, but the shocks were on backorder, so I haven't yet proceeded. I am supposed to see the shocks next week and will update once they are here.

Updates yet?

Originally Posted by Vern

I am wondering if the ome766 coil was made for the army, its the only isuzu landy coil available on the market that i have found.

Dobinsons C51-015 and C51-022. The C51-022 being the most likely Perentie coil, IMO. The OME766 is probably this same coil rebranded, although I'm sure they'd say it's 'made to their specifications'. As far as I'm aware, OME don't actually make anything - just rebranded Monroe shocks and Dobinsons springs.

Originally Posted by Dervish

Dobinsons C51-015 and C51-022. The C51-022 being the most likely Perentie coil, IMO. The OME766 is probably this same coil rebranded, although I'm sure they'd say it's 'made to their specifications'. As far as I'm aware, OME don't actually make anything - just rebranded Monroe shocks and Dobinsons springs.

From memory the dobinson coil is 390mm free length and the ome is 425mm free length. And the rate differs too. Did have this all written down somewhere when i was researching coils for my rangie. Kings free length was close to 2" more for the same rate coil as dobinson. Both supposed to be 2" lift with 150kg load rating.

Originally Posted by Vern

Updates yet?

Unfirtunately, shocks ordered in october were backordered. As of Friday, I have now received a commitment date of January 5th.....very frustrating as it appears these are not stocked anywhere in the States and is awaiting consolidation with some container overseas before being sent. Will update once received.

Shocks finally arrived. On opening they do not appear like they will work. Have seen a few posts where 5374 has been used, but the 5375's appear too short on full extension with the OME coils so sadly the shocks may need to wait until I get the 5374's in now. Mea culpa.