OME shock blown after four months!
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OME shock blown after four months!
I looked under my car the other day and noticed this, my four-month-old OME shock covered in oil! I called Rovers North and they shipped out a replacement, no questions asked. I'm replacing the springs with 3" RoverTym springs so it's not much extra work, but still a bummer. I'm not sure if I'd buy another set of OME shocks. I'd probably go with Bilsteins.
#2
We’re you running the original springs when you installed new shocks? No idea how many miles you have but new shocks on worn springs can do that. I did that to a set of Bilsteins.
BTW Bilsteins are not a better shock for these vehicles. Just more expensive. Unless you go the remote reservoir route... I can’t speak to those. I found they are stiff and don’t last long.
ive had Bilsteins, OME nitro chargers, and Terrafirma. FWIW I prefer the latter which oddly is the least expensive choice. Wasn’t expecting that.
BTW Bilsteins are not a better shock for these vehicles. Just more expensive. Unless you go the remote reservoir route... I can’t speak to those. I found they are stiff and don’t last long.
ive had Bilsteins, OME nitro chargers, and Terrafirma. FWIW I prefer the latter which oddly is the least expensive choice. Wasn’t expecting that.
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You can have Bilstein 7100s custom valved at no added cost essentially. $200/corner for remote resi is a pretty solid option imo. I have TF and fox shocks on my 2 right now and the adjustable TF are softer than the fox's however the vehicle with the fox has no bumpers or armor and is almost never loaded down which is a big factor there.
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We’re you running the original springs when you installed new shocks? No idea how many miles you have but new shocks on worn springs can do that. I did that to a set of Bilsteins.
BTW Bilsteins are not a better shock for these vehicles. Just more expensive. Unless you go the remote reservoir route... I can’t speak to those. I found they are stiff and don’t last long.
ive had Bilsteins, OME nitro chargers, and Terrafirma. FWIW I prefer the latter which oddly is the least expensive choice. Wasn’t expecting that.
BTW Bilsteins are not a better shock for these vehicles. Just more expensive. Unless you go the remote reservoir route... I can’t speak to those. I found they are stiff and don’t last long.
ive had Bilsteins, OME nitro chargers, and Terrafirma. FWIW I prefer the latter which oddly is the least expensive choice. Wasn’t expecting that.
Also, I'm referring to the longer travel Bilsteins.
#5
@jacobmstein Could be you just got a faulty unit it does happen, I have run and am currently OME and have never had a failure like that. I know this is unlikely but are you using the wrongs shocks, too light for your load
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@jacobmstein Could be you just got a faulty unit it does happen, I have run and am currently OME and have never had a failure like that. I know this is unlikely but are you using the wrongs shocks, too light for your load
edit: after looking into it, I think the Nitrocharger Sport Shock sold with all kits is meant to be HD.
Last edited by jacobmstein; 12-31-2020 at 03:28 PM.
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@jacobmstein Thats for reply I figure you had it setup right but never hurts to check, I think you just had bad luck
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