Opinions on OME suspensions

Roger, i am about to go througt the same process, what springs did you use, ie part numbers etc.

Tony I got the OME-970 front and OME-980 rear gives 50mm lift over standard and 50 kg per axle load increase.The ride is so differant for the better it is a bit of a shock as I believed the standard nissan wasn't to bad just it sagged.I didnt go for h/d as I tow a trailer so the weight is on the trailer and like my comfort these days.

johnsy gave the correct nos. and the lift is as he says, however be aware that when you tow or load heavy this lift will go out the window and you are as normal. Which was the result desired for My Nissan.Dodg

Thanks for your replies. Do you think Poly Air bags in the rear would help on those odd times a bit more of a load is carried?

In the case of my truck all new shocks and leaf springs to suit my load requiements.
All the best
EricCape York Connections

Mark,
Go with OME for sure!
I have a 4 runner and went through more shocks front and rear in 18 months than I care to remember! I tried Monrow, 3 sets of Ultimate, Gibson riders and Iron man before the 4x4 company I was dealing with gave me my money back and told me to try OME. Haven't had a problem since and it's been over 2 Years.
I believe it was a topping out problem on most of the shocks.

I wouldn't touch anything else.
Cheers
Brett

Brett.. none of them shocks Monroe, Ultimate, Gibson, or Ironman are known for being good offroad.. The shop you were dealing with... Id be thinkin before going back if thats what they 'recommend!'...

YMMV

You could also try TJM, or Koni shocks, well above the rest.

Hi there Truckster,
Yeh I realised that at the time but I was stuck on a warranty issue and until the company I was dealing with at the time gave up on my car I was stuck with there selection of shocks. It was rather annoying as every trip for about 18 months I had shock problems of some type! I get away for a week every month so that was a lot of trips. The worst was driving 1500km home with 4 blown shocks! I got a little sea sick! haha
The shock on the Runner isn't to much of an issue anymore as I have recently upgraded to GQ Ute.

Needless to say I no longer have anything to do with that 4x4 company.

Brett

For some reason OME have the drivers side springs 35mm higher than the passinger side in anticipation of sag on the drivers side (due to the constant weight of the driver - according to OME) I have measured the springs both on and off the vehicle and my measurements agree.

As i carry heavy load most times mine mush have sagged evenly as I had to replace under warranty 2 rear coil springs due to excessive sag on the rear passinger coil spring (GQ wagon fitted with 21 mm (diam) gu trayback springs - cant remember exact part number but it gave me a 3-4" lift and very impressed with overall load carrying capacity as on last trip to simpson desert was VERY heavy with only about 22 mm sag from empty) Now perfect but it took 10mm spacers on front passinger spring and 15mm on rear passinger spring and sits level.

If you are not happy they will look after you.

Kes

Try useing 80 series coils and Bilstien shocks.

I can't resist being a smart-alec - its spelt blancmange. I would have thought stiffer shockies on the Rangie would have sorted it out - they made a world of difference on my Defender.
Cheers.

I had OME shocks on my Rangie. Found they didn't control the axles very well at all. Later had Koni's on a Landy 110, and now on my 4.2 diesel GQ. Fantastic! Have friends who offroad race a Chevy powered Rangie and Chevy powered Landy 110, they use bilstiens as nothing else can survive the sort of abuse they dish out.