Suspension Measurements 2

[Gldfishing]

I had an ARB Sahara Bar fitted just before Xmas. Forgot to take measurements before fitting, so only have after measurements. These were taken with only 1/2 tank of fuel (45L). Took measurements twice at different spots to get average. Ground wasn't exactly level.
FR 740/745 AV 742.5
FL 747/740 AV 743.5
RR 765/775 AV 770
RL 775/765 AV 770
Difference = 27mm
Side steps level at 310mm
The new bar doesn't seems to have dropped nose at all. It seems to have only tightened up the front so it feels less bouncy but that really just a guess. Vehicle feels good when towing the boat and boot full of tools. Will see how it settles over next few months before deciding to do. May just change struts/shocks and leave springs.

[Ourprado120]

Just had Tough Dog 2" lift installed last week (near full tanks) Alloy bar twin batt

LF 730 before to 800 after
LR 730 before to 810 after

RL 755 before to 815 after
RR 755 before to 820 after

Ride is good, old suspension was really buggered. Very happy

[t_witches]

OME install on 120.

Front:
Shockers: 90000
Coils: 2884

Rear:
Shockers: 60004
Coils:2896

Ride Height Measurements (Rim to Guard) mm

Before: After: Difference:
Front Left Hand Side: 735 795 60

Front Right Hand Side: 735 800 65

Rear Left Hand Side: 765 835 70

Rear Right Hand Size: 770 845 75

Fully Fuelled (180L), Empty cargo area, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar No Winch.

[blkd4d]

Hi All,

Just have fitted some OME's to My 120.
Here are the details:

Front:
Shockers: 90000
Coils: 2884

Camber / Height:
389 LHS
390 RHS

Rear:
Shockers: 60004
Coils:2896

Camber / Height
389 LHs
389RHS

Ride Height Measurements (Rim to Guard) mm

Before: After: Difference:
Front Left Hand Side: 740 785 45

Front Right Hand Side: 746 785 39

Rear Left Hand Side: 745 812 67

Rear Right Hand Size: 745 806 61

My Prado was Fully Fuelled (250L) as I have a Custom 160L + STD Tank, with Custom False Floor with MSA Drop Down Fridge Slide and a Engel 40L Fridge Fitted, Codan HF Radio
Also on front End - ARB Deluxe Winch Bar No Winch, 2 Batteries, Driving + Fog Lights.

Tyres are 265/70/R17 Cooper AT3's, Near New only 12,000kms on them.

Stuart

That's better than standard Stuart . .

[PradoGXL08]

Hi All,

Just have fitted some OME's to My 120.
Here are the details:

Front:
Shockers: 90000
Coils: 2884

Camber / Height:
389 LHS
390 RHS

Rear:
Shockers: 60004
Coils:2896

Camber / Height
389 LHs
389RHS

Ride Height Measurements (Rim to Guard) mm

Before: After: Difference:
Front Left Hand Side: 740 785 45

Front Right Hand Side: 746 785 39

Rear Left Hand Side: 745 812 67

Rear Right Hand Size: 745 806 61

My Prado was Fully Fuelled (250L) as I have a Custom 160L + STD Tank, with Custom False Floor with MSA Drop Down Fridge Slide and a Engel 40L Fridge Fitted, Codan HF Radio
Also on front End - ARB Deluxe Winch Bar No Winch, 2 Batteries, Driving + Fog Lights.

Tyres are 265/70/R17 Cooper AT3's, Near New only 12,000kms on them.

Stuart

[Hutch]

You got some sag in your rear end buddy...

[matt150]

Just picked up some very low kilometer second hand OME 896 rear coils to try out in the 150. The drawers and fridge have given me abit of weight to carry around. I'm planning to try some different set ups for the rear end with regards to the weight of my camper and stuff to see what suits me best.

[pjorek]

Hi pjorek, Are you happy with the OME lift and performance? I have mine booked in for Thursday so am interested to hear from anyone who has had the work done recently.

I'm still happy with mine. I went 2895 at the back and really both 2896 and 2895 are good depending what you're after. I must say ARB after sale has been really good. They rang me a couple of times make sure all is well etc

[Smithy - 120 D4D]

Hi Flea, I had OME installed into mine a week or so back. 2884 springs with 90000 sport struts in front, and 2896 springs and 60004 sport shockies in the rear.

Measurements as follows:
Before - LF 730, RF 740, LR 765, RR 770
After - LF790, RF 790, LR 830, RR 835

Definately a firmer ride, but feels heaps more stable. Before and after shots on my rig build also. Haven't had a proper chance to test it all out yet, but am sure it will be up to the challenge!

[Flea LeCrowds]

Hi pjorek, Are you happy with the OME lift and performance? I have mine booked in for Thursday so am interested to hear from anyone who has had the work done recently.

[Peterpilot]

So getting 70 to 80 droop. Seems interesting that new OME shocks give you similar drop to standard shocks, which means height was gained for reduced shock travel. Are most here getting 880s and 890s drop at the back?

I was getting 880mm full extension at the rear and 845mm at the front with standard shocks. With similar length rear shocks to AJs and some sway bar spacers, I got 930mm at max extension. Read post #230 in this thread for details. At the front, I ended up with a max extension of around 890mm with longer struts, I also have a diff drop kit from AMTS to reduce CV angles at max droop.

[pjorek]

Makes sense both Andrews, thanks!

So getting 70 to 80 droop. Seems interesting that new OME shocks give you similar drop to standard shocks, which means height was gained for reduced shock travel. Are most here getting 880s and 890s drop at the back?

If you look in the Suspension Database thread, the OME shocks are only 5mm longer than factory.
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...nsion-Database

And AJ120's LC80 shocks are 45mm longer.

[AJ120]

Thats around what I was getting with the OME Prado shock, I changed to 80 series rear shocks (OME N71E) and extended the rear sway bar links and now get 930mm. Pretty happy with that result, full details in my build thread.

Cheers Andrew

[pjorek]

So getting 70 to 80 droop. Seems interesting that new OME shocks give you similar drop to standard shocks, which means height was gained for reduced shock travel. Are most here getting 880s and 890s drop at the back?