xgs vs ome shockers

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 12, 2007 at 17:28
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Looking at replacing my TJM XGS shockers. I have been very happy with them and done many rough km's with no problems. But in saying this I am not one eyed to one brand.
Any opinions to the difference (if any) to the XGS and the OME nitro's? Prices seem to be almost the same.
At this stage if the OME is not any better my way of thinking is to stay with what I know.

Thanks,
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Reply By: Bluey221 - Thursday, Apr 12, 2007 at 19:10

Thursday, Apr 12, 2007 at 19:10
Gossy,
I was looking into this also. Everyone sugested the Old Man Emus and they seem to be the go, my mate has rancho's in his 75 series and he swears buy them.
you can get a price on line at www.4wd1.com
Joe
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Reply By: navaraman - Thursday, Apr 12, 2007 at 19:18

Thursday, Apr 12, 2007 at 19:18
I had OME on my Navara, and have XGS on the Patrol. I've had no problems with either and when the time comes to replace the current shocks I'd buy which ever offers the best deal at the time.

Patrolman Pat
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 00:10

Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 00:10
Like Pat, I've had both.

What rig are they going on??

I found the XGS 3inch lift for GQ a bit harsh compared to others (Koni 2in lift, XGS 3inch lift, Rancho 7in lift, OME LTR 4in lift - all at different times on the GQ :) ).. but the 2inch kit for the GQ, was very very nice in a mates truck.

Now gone back to Koni's on the GU, and love them. Wouldnt bleep on Ranchos again, but the reasons are posted here a billionty times.

If I had a choice of XGS or OME, like Pat, I would think it would come down to price, but I did love the LTR's but they are in another price range of their own :(

XGS are great and you wont have any issues. if your happy, go with them again.
OME are great and you wont have any issues.
Konis are great and you wont have any issues.
Ironman are great and you wont have any issues.
ProComp are great and you wont have any issues.
Etc

Suspension is like tires, fridges, petrol/diesel, yota/nissan etc ... everyone will have differeing opinions on differing rigs, for different uses and driving styles, towing, non towing, and will "have a mate that had XYZ and they sucked"...

But all this depends on what they are going on.
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Follow Up By: doogie - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 21:54

Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 21:54
Truckster,
in your experience of all these different shocks, which ones do you reckon gave you the most comfortable ride? I have tried OME's before but thought they were a bit harsh on compression, are the Konis more comfortable or do you just prefer the way they perform from a handling point of view?

Just wondering what to replace the shocks on my 80 with once they get a bit more on the tired side
thanks
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 22:19

Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 22:19
Out of what I've had, for comfort, I'd say the LTR's were smoothest. but most $.

My Koni's I have now are very very nice - plush is the word - remember they are only 12mths old too, so are still in that virginal stage...

Specially offroad on not potholed, but rough 'firetrails' between sections. On the road its car like, round abouts are nice and smooth too..

The XGS were the firmest ones you could get at the time - mistake on my part, but still werent that bad, but a bit harsh. Have driven others in the club with the 50mm ones and middle of the range on rate and they are very nice.

The Koni 2inch lift, was 10yrs old according to the date stamp on the shocks, so needed rebuilding - but they were made Prior to being able to be rebuilt.

Ranchos were great for the few days they lasted, the adjustable idea is just out of this world brilliant.. but bleep quality killed it off (compressor fell apart, and shocks blew multi times).

The issue is, every car is different, weight is differnt, terrain, etc etc... so I'd say suspension is probably the hardest thing to get right.

YMMV
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Follow Up By: doogie - Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 21:18

Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 21:18
Thanks for your reply Truckster, appreciate it,

if I could just ask a final question, which konis do you currently have as I believe there are a few models now, 88 series, 90 series, 82 series, 30 series-(monotube) ?
thanks again
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 22:32

Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 22:32
Not sure, but are covered in bleep from Marysville trip today.. will have to wait and clean em.. remind me in a few days.
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Follow Up By: doogie - Tuesday, Apr 17, 2007 at 19:11

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2007 at 19:11
Hi Truckster

sorry to bother you again but just wondering if you have had a chance to check on which model konis you have ?

Thanks again for your help
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Reply By: banjodog - Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 09:07

Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 09:07
In your hunt for new shockies have a look at the Terrain Tamers XGS (Expanded Body Shock) as they are the same as the TJM ones - made by Cofap, same warranty - but don't take my word for it, do the research yourself - much cheaper too.

Terrain Tamer
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Reply By: Gossy - Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 09:08

Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 09:08
thanks everyone. Sounds like all are good products so will probably stick with what I know.
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Follow Up By: Moose - Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 13:25

Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 13:25
Gossy - re-read banjodog's post. He's on the ball.
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