Users of OME Suspension - Adviced Needed

Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 03, 2004 at 15:32
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Hi All,
The tax man is about to pay for my OME suspension upgrade, 50mm lift and Kaymar twin wheel carrier.
I had decided on OME suspension a while ago and thought I knew what I wanted till I spoke to ARB on the phone.
I knew I would need Medium - Heavy rate springs, but don't know if constant or progressive are the way to go.
The ARB rep suggested medium rate springs on the front and constant 200s on the rear. (the 200 kg rating might be to low, me thinks, but I don't know).
Then he gave me a choice of the OME shocks, comfort or firm.

How the hell do I know what I want, I would like to hear from others with similar vehicle and setup as mine.

How do the OME medium / heavy rate springs compare to each other and are constant or progressive springs the way to go. Should the shocks be comfort or firm.

What scares me is the springs and shocks set for touring and then the vehicle is bouncing all over the road when I go to the pub. I will be considering poly airbags once the suspension set up is complete as ARB don't do Poly!

My 4.2 ltr GU Patrol has/will have:
Up front:
Alloy Bar
Dual batteries
Wife and I only
At the rear:
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60L fridge
Camping gear
Recovery gear
All up probably 300-350 kgs in the back at a guestimate.
Plus it will have the Kaymar rear bar and twin wheel carrier and will be towing an A'van with max down weight of 110 kgs.
(I know, I know, I will be putting on the weigh bridge soon).

Any advice is greatly appreciated
Cheers
Shawn
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