Tyres,shocks and the outback
Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 13, 2005 at 20:00
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Member - Michael B (NSW)
Just back from 2 months in the Kimberleys and all the dirt fun roads with a tag along group , mainly camper trailers and tents.
Worst tyres on the trip, Coopers, [sorry boys] pressures to suit conditions and the stuffed tyre rate was 3 times the BFG and others. Shocks, a certain European
up market shock starting with B managed to disintergrate big time on 100 series
Landcruisers. Lots of air freighting from the East Coast to
Kununurra and
Broome .
The OME,s handled it
well even with 2 ton of Trakmaster on the back.
Never seen a shock changed using Plastic ties in the bush, most impressive.
All in all 5000ks on some tough roads , but fun.
Mike B
Reply By: Footloose - Tuesday, Sep 13, 2005 at 20:20
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2005 at 20:20
Shock changed with plastic ties...sounds interesting. Tell us a bit more.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael B (NSW) - Thursday, Sep 15, 2005 at 13:24
Thursday, Sep 15, 2005 at 13:24
As I understand it the shocks on the 100 Series are very tight to get in and the cable ties are used to compress the shock and fit it in. Could be wrong as this was my first Outback run, hence the Tag along group, we all have to start sometime. Had a totaled Pajero at the same time on the
Mitchell Plateau road so that was getting all the attention. The boys became very efficient at replacing shocks though. Dont know what the others were running, mixture of originals and aftermarket, was more than happy with my OME
Mike b
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Reply By: Croozer - Tuesday, Sep 13, 2005 at 21:03
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2005 at 21:03
Mike,
Just wondering which shocks did work on the front of the 100 series. I have stuffed a set of TJM Cell X9's which were replaced with XGS's under warranty. Given the cruisers front shocks are so short and work so hard with the ifs it would be good to get feedback on what does work.
Cheers
Stuart
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Follow Up By: Billowaggi - Tuesday, Sep 13, 2005 at 22:29
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2005 at 22:29
Hi , go OME every time, made in Australia and tested in Australia we have used them in our group on five major outback trips now [4 vehicles] without any failures. If you look closely at what is stamped into the body of your XGS shocks you will probably see COFAP made in Mexico They are actually budget shockies with a fancy label attached.
Regards Ken
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Follow Up By: ShnogDog - Tuesday, Sep 13, 2005 at 23:14
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2005 at 23:14
XGS ... short for Xpensive Gringo Shockies?
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Follow Up By: vitara - Wednesday, Sep 14, 2005 at 13:02
Wednesday, Sep 14, 2005 at 13:02
Go the ome, have had on the vehicle since 91. 89 model hilux yeah not as heavy as the cruisers and patrols but just about to replace after our next trip in 2 weeks time. Bushes are still ok but the shocks I noticed on last trip seem to be a bit floaty. And yes I'll be fitting the ome again without a doubt. might be a bit dearer but have proven themselves to me. 14 years can't complain about that and therv'e done some rough corragated and 2 full trips round oz. As billowaggi said tried and tested. Have a Great Day Vitara
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Follow Up By: Member - ROTORD - Wednesday, Sep 14, 2005 at 16:41
Wednesday, Sep 14, 2005 at 16:41
My OME's are beaut . If you check the USA websites for serious off-roading you will find that OME shocks are by far the most recommended for upgrades . Given how parochial septics are about their engineering , this is high praise .
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Reply By: Shaker - Wednesday, Sep 14, 2005 at 18:45
Wednesday, Sep 14, 2005 at 18:45
Be careful telling the truth about Cooper tyres here ...... you will upset the natives!
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Reply By: Harry - Wednesday, Sep 14, 2005 at 22:05
Wednesday, Sep 14, 2005 at 22:05
I don't hear any Koni owners getting their 2 bits in, so I will.
320,000ks and tested without fault then fitted to my mates Troopy, then trip down the Canning.
Always had Koni and always will.
So they cost a bit more, but what 's the cost incurred when you have a failure.
OME are very good too.
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Reply By: mechpete - Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 23:35
Friday, Sep 16, 2005 at 23:35
Michael B
Have done the same trip plus a couple of others , have OME shockers on my GQ
and have Coopers STs fitted ,wouldn,t have anything else , you need to get the pressure right for the dirt your travelling on
cheers mechpete Shepp.
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