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 Front shock recommendations. Front nose dives with OME Front shocks
#1019508
01/31/11 01:58 AM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 85
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I installed an OME suspension 2 years ago and now the front nose dives when braking. What front shocks do you guys recommend? I am thinking selling the truck soon but until that time i wondered what you guys are using.
I have seen KYB gas, Blistein, KYB monomax.
thanks.
I am either going to get a newer Montero (05-06) or a 4runner (99-02,2010).
98 Montero, OME lift, Girvin Systems roof rack, Custom Discovery rear ladder 285/75/16 Mickey Thompson MTZ, Cepek DC-1 16x8
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Re: Front shock recommendations. Front nose dives with OME Front shocks
[Re: ejm]
#1019509
01/31/11 03:10 AM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,324
Body Damage is Cool
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I had the same question recently. I'm going KYB from rockauto. Like 39 bucks. They seem to have the best prices. Esp. if your gonna get rid of it soon I don't think I'd sped a lot on more OME.
Do you use this thing hard? Man I would think you'd get alot longer life out of OME for what they cost.
Don't know who really makes OME. Hope they're not changing that much for a label and yellow paint.
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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Re: Front shock recommendations. Front nose dives with OME Front shocks
[Re: KrzyDav]
#1019510
01/31/11 05:00 AM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 659
Rock Warrior
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do you really think its the shocks? The shocks will keep the ride smooth, but if your t-bars are week, the front is still going to dive no matter how good your shocks are.
'88 Raider. 2.6L dead...2.4L swap in progress, AT, 33's, 2 bouncy seat,AC, CC, 2.25 exh, 2" Tbar, 2" BL, rear DB, rear LSD,4.90's, SW hubs,gen2 uca's, KYB shocks, snorkel, elec fan, MSD.
'99 chev k3500 crewcab
'15 Subaru XV
'03 BMW i325
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Re: Front shock recommendations. Front nose dives with OME Front shocks
[Re: zarktheshark]
#1019511
01/31/11 05:13 AM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,269
Roll Me Over
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IMO, OME shocks suck. I know 3 forum members here have broken them.
I recommend KYB Gas Adjust, or Monomax. Some here like bilsteins, never tried those.
For these rigs you want a high pressure gas monotube type shock and the twin tube OME's are junk IMO no better than Monroes..
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: Front shock recommendations. Front nose dives with OME Front shocks
[Re: justice]
#1019512
01/31/11 07:24 AM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,420
Body Damage is Cool
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IMO, OME shocks suck. I know 3 forum members here have broken them.
I recommend KYB Gas Adjust, or Monomax. Some here like bilsteins, never tried those.
For these rigs you want a high pressure gas monotube type shock and the twin tube OME's are junk IMO no better than Monroes.. Come on Justice tell us what you really think <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
GETTIN OLD THATS EARNED
Happy trails to you
(1)98 Montero SR RB Rock Crawlers BFG 33s Rancho 9000's OME Med coils rear
(2)95 4Runner All Pro Nerf bars BFG 32s
ARB bull bar
Downey 2" rear coils Downey headers
(3) 90 Montero LWB 3.0 auto
(4) 98 Kawi GPZ1100
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Re: Front shock recommendations. Front nose dives with OME Front shocks
[Re: 4xmonty]
#1019513
01/31/11 03:21 PM
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,634
Roll Me Over
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I'll second the OME diss. Throw Rancho in there too.
The KYB monomax really are made very well and work very well. Compressing them to get them in there is a trick but ...eh.
concreteprinter.com
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Re: Front shock recommendations. Front nose dives with OME Front shocks
[Re: bretwalda]
#1019514
01/31/11 06:54 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 659
Rock Warrior
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Just wondering if i was wrong about my t-bar comment? I don't want to lead anyone in the wrong direction.
'88 Raider. 2.6L dead...2.4L swap in progress, AT, 33's, 2 bouncy seat,AC, CC, 2.25 exh, 2" Tbar, 2" BL, rear DB, rear LSD,4.90's, SW hubs,gen2 uca's, KYB shocks, snorkel, elec fan, MSD.
'99 chev k3500 crewcab
'15 Subaru XV
'03 BMW i325
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Re: Front shock recommendations. Front nose dives with OME Front shocks
[Re: zarktheshark]
#1019515
02/01/11 12:22 AM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 659
Rock Warrior
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Just wanted to add this about shocks. I ran Rancho 5000 on my old YJ and have the procomp 3000 on the raider. Neither have made me want to tell all my friends that they should run out and buy them. All I can say is that they work. When I do shocks again, I'm leaning to KYB but the Tokico shocks are always in the back of my mind...wondering...should I give them a try....Baker used to run them...hmmm
'88 Raider. 2.6L dead...2.4L swap in progress, AT, 33's, 2 bouncy seat,AC, CC, 2.25 exh, 2" Tbar, 2" BL, rear DB, rear LSD,4.90's, SW hubs,gen2 uca's, KYB shocks, snorkel, elec fan, MSD.
'99 chev k3500 crewcab
'15 Subaru XV
'03 BMW i325
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Re: Front shock recommendations. Front nose dives with OME Front shocks
[Re: zarktheshark]
#1019516
02/01/11 01:18 AM
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,342
Body Damage is Cool
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Going on the lines of what zark said I have tried the others on different vehices nothing special. Besides the kybs on my montero now the bilsteins I had on my blazer are fantastic. You get what you pay for on those. The cool part is one of the bilsteins stores is not to far away from me. Great service set up.
91 Montero LS "Sandstorm", Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats, 2" Suspension lift, 2" Body Lift, GENII front IFS, 32" MT tires
89 Raider "Trailbreaker", 3.0, Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats
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