Old Man Emu Suspension
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 22:04
ThreadID:
56217
Views:
14889
Replies:
11
FollowUps:
14
This Thread has been Archived
Member - Derek L (QLD)
Considering a Old Man Emu
suspension kit for my IFS 100, anyone got any thoughts I also hear that EFS are having problems with front shocks for IFS something to do with the valves inside shock. Some feed back would be great I really need to make my mind up as we are going to Ayres
Rock at the end of this month.
Cheers.
Reply By: Crackles - Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 22:21
Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 22:21
Derek over the years I have found OME an average
suspension package at a slightly higher than average price. Travelling with convoys on many outback trips they have featured often in failures, more so than any other brand I've seen but that may be because they are popular due to their high profile. I am not however familiar with the current releases.
I believe there are better shocks available at a cheaper price like Procomp. Of course for superior handling and longivety you may step up in price range to Bilstiens, Koni or Fox.
The ATS
suspension system for the 100IFS is excellent and would be difficult to beat & can include the diff drop kit & control arm reinforcement.
Cheers Craig........
HZJ105. Koni's/Lovells.
AnswerID:
296260
Reply By: Steve from Top End Explorer Tours - Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 22:37
Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 22:37
I posted this 2 days ago
I have just got
home from
Darwin, and the ride in the TD 100 series is sooo much better.
Before I took it to my good friend and
suspension specialist, the TD 100 series was a bit ordinary, so a set of heavy duty King springs on the rear and a 50mm adjustment on the torsion bars and what a difference it made.
The 50mm adjustment on the torsion bars was 20mm back to standard as they had drooped and then a 30mm hight adjustment.
A wheel alignment and all is good, all up cost was $450 had I needed shocks it would have been another $280 per set.
The shocks are EFS.
Cheers Steve
AnswerID:
296266
Reply By: jenks1 - Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 23:55
Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 23:55
Hi Derek
I have ome torsion bars up front with bilstein shocks and a snake racing diff drop kit . I originaly whent with ome shocks but found that there was little difference from the original toyota shocks . The bilstiens make a huge difference to the handling on and off road , whilst the diff drop kit has allowed a 30mm lift to the front without stuffing the cv angles
In the rear i have 25mm 250kg ome springs with koni adjustable shocks set on a half turn of ajustment . This gives a bit of lift without stuffing the ride and improves articulation and load carrying
This set up is a bit more expensive but imho worth it .
Dave
AnswerID:
296279
Reply By: Trekkie (Member - WA) - Thursday, Apr 03, 2008 at 00:05
Thursday, Apr 03, 2008 at 00:05
Prior to CSR I put Tough Dogs on the back and later the front. I was very unimpressed (tough pussies)
After CSR,
Cape York, Simpson and many other trips I put
Old Man Emu Torsion Bars
Nitrocharger front and back
Springs 600kgs
Shock Stone Guards
OME IFS kit
Polyair Kit
I have found the Polyairs to be excellent, but I tow a camper van
2 years ago cost around $2000
AnswerID:
296280
Reply By: Stephen M (NSW) - Thursday, Apr 03, 2008 at 13:12
Thursday, Apr 03, 2008 at 13:12
I have OME on the prado very happy with the ride compared to the standard shocks and springs that were in it (factory). Alot less body roll, the rear end doesnt hit the bump stops on the diff like it used to. Yes firmer ride empty but to be expected. The hilux I had prior was just short of 300,000k (replaced front springs around the 275k mark started to sag) and had done most of Australia, OME all round, shocks, leaf springs in rear/front (Dakkar) and for a hilux was suprised how
well it rode didnt need a kindy belt when empty yet when full including a 170 litre
water tank on board held the weight fantastic. BUT in saying this all this was/is on two totally different vehicles. I went OME in prado due to having it on hilux and having no issues. More then likely the other brands are just as good or in some cases better. I have heard Bilstein shocks ride like a go cart then other people say the best they have had ?? Regards Steve M
AnswerID:
296369
Follow Up By: Member - Richard K (NSW) - Friday, Apr 04, 2008 at 08:24
Friday, Apr 04, 2008 at 08:24
Hey Steve
Did you get my message re the clubs?
Cheers
Rich
FollowupID:
562624
Follow Up By: Stephen M (NSW) - Friday, Apr 04, 2008 at 09:30
Friday, Apr 04, 2008 at 09:30
Hi Richard, yes I did get your reply, slack a ss I am. Meant to email you back to say thankyou. Amazing how rumours could damage the reputation of a
well orgaized club. Thanks again. Regards Steve M
FollowupID:
562635
Follow Up By: Member - Richard K (NSW) - Friday, Apr 04, 2008 at 10:09
Friday, Apr 04, 2008 at 10:09
No worries at all - off to Bendethers Valley with the club this weekend - should be a hoot!
Rich
FollowupID:
562642
Reply By: Member - Robert G (WA) - Friday, Apr 04, 2008 at 22:42
Friday, Apr 04, 2008 at 22:42
Derek L,
I have used OME suspensions on 5 vehicles now (NF Pajero, LC75 ute, LC80, LC100 live axle,LC100 IFS) and been very very happy with all except the IFS LC100. I still am a fan of OME gear but not the whole package the do for the IFS LC100. Having said this, the OME kit is still a massive upgrade from the std set up so it is a big improvemnt in its own right. If I were not venturing off road much (other than gravel roads and fairly tame tracks) I would reckon it would make you happy. I however could not live with it at all and had to do something (matter of fact I am still working on this). My current set up is pretty good, but is still being tweaked. It is Tough Dog 50mm rear coils with polyairs and OME shockies in rear and OME torsion bars, Bilstein shockies and ATS diff drop up front. This has given quite a resonable lift and handling is still very good. I am looking at getting more lift and may have to start all over again but if the lift isn't available I will keep the current set up except for the OME shockies.
I thoroughly recomend that you join the LCOOL forums and research LC100 IFS
suspension there. The info on landcruisers on that site is outa this world.
Good luck
AnswerID:
296722