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Re: OME suspension lift
LFaR - Did you get your OME suspension? If so, what did you end up with and how's it all going for you?
Originally posted by LiveFreeAndRoam
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Re: OME suspension lift
Tip - Check your top shock bolts are tight. I had my 30K service on Friday and when checking the shocks you could turn all 4 by hand. Total of 4 half turns per shock tightened them up and it feels like a new car. I initially thought the mechanic had inflated the tyres it was that firm.Originally posted by ntpryce[url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]Comment
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Just went and priced a new set of OME here in Tasmania and was quoted $2000.00 for springs X 4, shocks X 4, struts X 2, wheel alignment X 1. How does this pricing compare with those on the north island?[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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Seems a little high... I would have though around the $1600-$1700 mark inc install/alignment. Is your quote from ARB or a reseller?Just went and priced a new set of OME here in Tasmania and was quoted $2000.00 for springs X 4, shocks X 4, struts X 2, wheel alignment X 1. How does this pricing compare with those on the north island?
Mick[CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]Comment
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I just got a quote for $1600 on Brisbane northside with nitrochargers.
Now I just have to convince SGS
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Originally posted by MickL
Price was through ARB and the shocks were Nitrochargers. There is only one ARB store here in Tassie so just seeing what you guys have been paying to see if I will get the new setup before I leave the state or while on the mainland touring around.[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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If you have a budget of $2k then maybe give Darren at Auto Craft a ring. You should be able to get one of his Bilstein packages for around that sort of money..
Mick[CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]Comment
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Well I have had a read of the Bilstien thread and have now sent Darren an email so just waiting to hear back about what sort of set ups he has to offer and a price.[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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found your problem....... He's trying to sell you more then you actually need!!!!!!!!!!Originally posted by VKPrado
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Typo mistake on my end. Have sent Darren an email but no reply so will have to find time to give him a call instead.Originally posted by MRW82found your problem....... He's trying to sell you more then you actually need!!!!!!!!!!Originally posted by VKPrado[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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You will have to wait for a bit to hear from Darren. We saw him out in the middle on the Simpson last week with another car going East West.[COLOR=#000080]Nick[/COLOR]
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Well today was the day that the Prado went skyward.
Got ARB Regency Park to supply and fit Old Man Emu suspension.
Vehicle: 2003 GXL V6 auto.
: Sovereign alloy bullbar + IPF'S.
: ARB battery cradle (left hand firewall).
: Carry 40ltr Engel.
: Tow camper trailer.
Fitted Front: OME 884 springs - 90000 Nitro charger sport struts.
Fitted Rear: OME 896 Springs - 60005 Nitro charger sport shocks.
Fitted Rear: OME 661 Stoneguard kit.
Measured from bottom of rim, vertically through hub, to guard
with 70ltrs of fuel, no third row seats fitted, no Engel.
Front left: 735 to 800mm Rear left: 780 to 841mm
Front right: 728 to 805mm Rear right: 781 to 844mm
Tow Hitch: 505 to 560mm
Very happy with the stance of the vehicle, side steps level, huge clearance in wheel arch.
Only drove home tonight and short distance to kids event but feels very stable and not overly rigid.
Cheers TroySOUTH AUSTRALIA GATEWAY TO THE OUTBACK!
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Congrats Troy and welcome to the OME lift club. :wink: :lol:
Don't forget to post some pics to show off your new look. 8)[B][SIZE=4]ntp
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Sounds good Troy.
Did you get any pics of before and after?Stewy
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I meant to post up the results and some pics of my OME lift done a couple of months ago.
Front springs 884 / Rear 896 with Nitrocharger Sports shocks all round. ( this is the combination most on on here seem to have fitted and ARB agreed on this for my application )
Front : Before : 740mm ( no bullbar) After : 790 mm ( I had a steel bullbar fitted at the same time )
Rear : Before : 760mm After : 830mm
At the 500km check it had dropped by 5 -10mm all round ( settled in )
Some pics below - to be fair these are not an "apples for apples" comparison- in the "before" pic the car was heavily loaded up for a trip. It does show you how much the OEM suspension sags under load. (hence one of the reasons for the new suspension.)
The "after" pic is with the car fairly empty - next time I load it up I will take another shot.
sorry bout all the edits can't get thes photos to "stick"Cheers, WayneComment
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