Suspension - reports on XGS
Submitted: Thursday, Aug 21, 2003 at 12:27
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Chris - Yarra Valley
Just about to upgrade my standard
suspension and are considering both TJM XGS and ARB OME
suspension. I'm only going with a 50mm lift and have heard loads about OME but nothing about XGS, can anyone comment if the TJM kit, is a good as the ARB system?
Thanks in advance.
Reply By: Chris - Yarra Valley - Thursday, Aug 21, 2003 at 12:28
Thursday, Aug 21, 2003 at 12:28
Sorry the last line should read, 'is it as good as the ARB system?'
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Aug 21, 2003 at 14:38
Thursday, Aug 21, 2003 at 14:38
I had XGS on my GQ, and had no problems, its now on another GQ in
Sydney and done the Cape, and center no problems.
I only Changed as i went higher to 6in lift.
I would go with it again.. If you have used OME before and are happy why change? They are that close.
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Reply By: Hero - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 09:02
Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 09:02
Go with either if you want to widdle away your life savings $$.
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Follow Up By: Chris - Yarra Valley - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 12:20
Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 12:20
If you have another option that's only going to cost around $1200 for springs and shocks, please comment. As your reasoning is a little vague.
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Reply By: Hero - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 12:53
Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 12:53
Chris.
It depends on your vehicle? but there are heaps of
places doing cheaper kits around
Melbourne, I went into Ironman
suspension in Springvale and they had some very appealing prices round $900 for kit with 50mm springs and long travel shocks with a steering damper apparently free. Noticed their ad in the local Journal, i guess they are cheaper because they make the stuff, eliminating the middle man. Other
places like Ultimate, Enforcer, Tough Dog, I have heard are cheap too. ARB, TJM and Pedders would have to be the most expensive suppliers around, I just feel they are using you to pay for their glossy broshures.
About TJM XGS, I believe their shocks are made by Cofap in Brazil, not that thats a problem, but thats all I can give you on them.
Hope this helps.
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Follow Up By: colin - Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 14:42
Friday, Aug 22, 2003 at 14:42
you will find a lot of shockies are made in brazil with a aussy brand name stuck on. I have the XGS fitted to my patrol and have had no probs and are happy with them. Wouldnt touch any pedders product as have found the product and after sales service complete bleep e. Col
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Reply By: Murfa - Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 17:45
Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 17:45
Hey, I have fitted the TJM XGS full suspention to my 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger. I have taken it away to Frazer, double Island, and plently of heavy going off road inland destinations. I have been extremely happy with the performance, and it has given my vehicle the 40-50mm lift I was after. It has fantastic ride handling both on and off road, and would definatly look at in future vehicles. As for pedders products, to many problems. A few mates have had Arb ome and are only happy with the performance. Another name to look at are Rancho's 9000 adjustable shockies. depending on how hight you are looking at going, these could be an option. But the XGS are definatly the one one to go for over ARB.
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Reply By: Rob from Cairns Offroad Training & Tours - Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 19:49
Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 19:49
I have XGS shocks on my 80 Series with 2" over Lovell springs and am very happy with them. Good travel and very compliant ride. I have blown one lhs front shock which was replaced without question. My vehicle leads a tuff life and averages over 50k per year. I carry many passengers so a smooth comfortable controlled ride is very important.
Cairns Offroad Training & Tours
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