OME component info.

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Re: OME component info.

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Component Usage by Members (based on posts in other threads on this forum). Hopefully I have got this all correct and accurate. My interest in this is I'm looking at putting a set of OME in about two weeks after Easter. Perhaps I'll have a glance in the direction of the Nitro Sports 8)

USER         FRONT   REAR
MickL        885     896 
             N140S   N142 
Comments: Winchbar, winch, bashplate, dual battery, drawer system, fridge + others. Fitted spaces front and rear for additional lift


PCM_120      885     895
             N140S   N141
Comments: Steelbar, winch, no drawer system but fridge.  Originally had 896 and N142 in rear but changed to 895 and N141 for softer ride


AJs Prado    885     896
             N140s   N142
Comments: Steelbar, dual battery, drawer system, fridge. Avoided 895 as they would be too soft with 2-300kg


Chippy       885     896
             N140S   N142
                     Stoneguards
Comments: Sovereign bar, winch, bashplate, dual battery, drawer system, fridge, roof rack and 2 spares.  Originally had 884 at front but changed to 885 when winch added


PShenton     884     895
             N140s   N141
Comments: Steelbar, winch, dual battery


Brnedanc     883     895
             N139s   N141
Comments: Sovereign bar


D4D          884     895
             N140s   N142
Comments: Winchbar, winch, dual battery, drawer system, roof tray


Steve Johno  884     895
             N140s   N141
Comments: Sovereign bar, dual battery


Nath         884     895
             N140s   N141
Comments: Sovereign bar, dual battery


Scojohara    884     896
             N140s   N142
Comments: Steelbar, dual battery, CT


210man       883     896
             N140s   N141
Comments: Sovereign bar, barrier


ValletGXL120 884     895
             N201s   N142
Comments: Winchbar, dual battery, fridge, CT

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Re: OME component info.

Old Man Emu is the only company in Australia that designs mass produced shocks with valving to their design, all other shock distributors have to accept the shock design and valving that is made by that manufacturer - they will only change the colour labels and packaging. That is why OME is the only company that runs a team of engineers that work full time on shock valving - no one else needs to as they cannot get a shock made to their specifications. Yes OME shocks are made by Munro in SA but to OME's design and using OME specific components - Munro is owned by Tenneco which give them and OME access to a world wide range of shock technology. OME had to work with engineers in the USA on how to valve the new shocks as nobody at Munro in Australia had used this new design.

I have been watching this thread with great interest. I am planning to upgrade my suspension from the stock package in the next 6 months and given the downturn in the economy, my money will go to an aussie company with a quality product. Just need a bit more info on the new OME shocks.

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Re: OME component info.

Just been on the phone to ARB. Here are the part numbers for the new struts and shocks that are currently available:

FRONT STRUTS:

PART NO: 900000
CLOSED LENGTH: ?MM
OPEN LENGTH: ?MM
(About $20.00 more per strut than N series)

REAR SHOCKS:

PART NO: 600004 (Less firm)
CLOSED LENGTH: ?MM
OPEN LENGTH: ?MM

PART NO: 600005 (Firmer)
CLOSED LENGTH: ?MM
OPEN LENGTH: ?MM
(About $20.00 more per strut than N series)

REAR STONEGUARD:

PART NO: OME661 - Long Stoneguard Kit (Not sure if they supply any others to suite Prado)

[MickL Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close MickL]

Re: OME component info.

ARB have updated their website with the new "Sports" range of struts/shocks:

Sport shocks main

Sport shock features


Mick

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Re: OME component info.

Some advertising blurb out of the latest 4x4 Aust:

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Re: OME component info.

Old Man Emu is the only company in Australia that designs mass produced shocks with valving to their design, all other shock distributors have to accept the shock design and valving that is made by that manufacturer - they will only change the colour labels and packaging. That is why OME is the only company that runs a team of engineers that work full time on shock valving - no one else needs to as they cannot get a shock made to their specifications. Yes OME shocks are made by Munro in SA but to OME's design and using OME specific components - Munro is owned by Tenneco which give them and OME access to a world wide range of shock technology. OME had to work with engineers in the USA on how to valve the new shocks as nobody at Munro in Australia had used this new design.

I have been watching this thread with great interest. I am planning to upgrade my suspension from the stock package in the next 6 months and given the downturn in the economy, my money will go to an aussie company with a quality product. Just need a bit more info on the new OME shocks.

Hey Hoppy, i'm about to get the Nitrocharger Sport and OME Suspension upgrade at teh ARB in QLD. Have thought / talked about other stuff as well, such as Lovell / Bilstein, EFS / Tough Dog combinations, however i think i'll go with the OME solution. Further, i'd rather support an Aussie-brand as much as i can.

[Golly Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Golly]

Just got back from ARB with a new sport nitro combo quote,

885 & 9000 front combo
896 & 60005 rear combo with 661 stone guards
Wheel alignment and labour
$1750.55 without labour $ 1480.55

Will probably go the no labour, just need some help to fit it... hint hint!!! hahah any WA lads for a tech day Beers on me !!

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Price appears consistent with Sydney. I have only requested one quote from ARB Artarmon and they said

$1762.00 fitted including Wheel Alignment.
This includes OME Nitrocharger Sport Struts and Shocks, OME Springs, and Rear Shock Stoneguards.

Just got back from ARB with a new sport nitro combo quote,

885 & 9000 front combo
896 & 60005 rear combo with 661 stone guards
Wheel alignment and labour
$1750.55 without labour $ 1480.55

Will probably go the no labour, just need some help to fit it... hint hint!!! hahah any WA lads for a tech day Beers on me !!

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Hi guys, I have just(2 weeks ago) had the medium front, heavy duty rear Nitrocharger sport and springs fitted at Auto1 ARB Rockingham $1500 fitted. I also got airbags fitted for $475 at the same time. I have a double wheel rack on the back.
All I can say is that I am really happy with the ride.

[robbo792 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close robbo792]

Can anyone confirm if the sport shock 60004 have 2 or 3 year warranty. I thought 3, the ARB store that confirmed my right hand side one was stuffed today claimed they have a 2 year warranty.

I purchased them on the 31st Dec 2010!!!

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Sorry, 2 years as far as I know.

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Just been on the phone to ARB. Here are the part numbers for the new struts and shocks that are currently available:

FRONT STRUTS:

PART NO: 900000
CLOSED LENGTH: ?MM
OPEN LENGTH: ?MM
(About $20.00 more per strut than N series)

REAR SHOCKS:

PART NO: 600004 (Less firm)
CLOSED LENGTH: ?MM
OPEN LENGTH: ?MM

PART NO: 600005 (Firmer)
CLOSED LENGTH: ?MM
OPEN LENGTH: ?MM
(About $20.00 more per strut than N series)

REAR STONEGUARD:

PART NO: OME661 - Long Stoneguard Kit (Not sure if they supply any others to suite Prado)

Thanks

I thought there were 2 types of shocks, nitrocharger with 2 year 40k warranty and nitrocharger sports with 3 year 60k warranty.

I have been doing some research and can only find part numbers as per above and can't confirm if the shocks above have 2 or 3 year warranty.

I've had mine for 2 years and 19 days, I'm hopeful ARB will come to the party anyway. Waiting for a call from them following my visit on Friday.

[ARB 4X4 Accessories Corporate Member Find all posts View Profile Close ARB 4X4 Accessories]

Hi Robbo, the OME warranty has not long been updated.

To confirm, prior to Jan 2012, Nitrocharger Sport products carried a 3 year, 60,000km warranty and all other OME products carried a 2 year, 40,000km warranty.

From Jan 2012, the warranty on all OME products was made 3 years, 60,000km to ensure consistency across the range.

If you'd like to PM me the details of the ARB store you've been dealing with, so we can clarify this with them, that'd be great.

Cheers, Sam.