Monroe's lasted a full 6months for me and then I went with OME. OME has held up great so far. I'm gonna give terrafirma a try on my 04 when I replace them so I can compare, but I won't ever waste my money on Monroe's again.

Like drowssap already said though, replace the steering stabilizer too. I put a terrafirma one on my 04 about 3months ago and it makes a world of difference.

 

For your question regarding the difference between the T.F. shock and the OME Sport Shock, It has a larger piston diameter, it is more heavy duty and it has 3 valves where the T.F. only has two so the OME will give you a much more controlled rise on and off the road.

 

I used Bilsteins, very happy.

 

Mike
I know you have had very good luck in the past with OME and I respect that but unfortunately your statement above is incorrect.

Here are the facts and then I will move onto my opinion.

OME does not have a larger piston. Terrafirma All Terrain has the same 35mm piston and the Pro Sport which is what we would a direct competitor against the Nitrocharger and Sport shocks have a
bigger 40mm piston,
and a
bigger 57mm body. This is extremely important because it allows the shock to hold more oil.
A bigger 20mm shaft.
The Terrafirma shock also has multi stage valving.

The OME shock is not more heavy duty, quite the contrary in fact. Most notably is the the 360 deg. multiple welds done to the mounting pins and eyes

Now onto my opinion

OME does not give a more controlled ride on and off road, in my opinion they struggle with high spring rates.

OME have arguably 3 models, Terrafirma has 7. Terrafirma's focus is strictly on Land Rover not Jeep, Kia, Hyundai. I think you get the point.
TerraFirma comparable shocks are cheaper too. I do not know why an OME shock is $105.

I have built many trucks using Terrafirma shocks and have used them all over the country. The shocks have always performed exceptionally.

 

I found a used (10K mi) set of Bilsteins for $200 shipped & am very happy with them. You'll never go wrong with Bilsteins, but I wouldn't pay full price for them either

 

Justin, when the Sport Shock came out, I thought I read information showing it to be larger then the competion which is why I have always made the statement I posted above. Just spent some time looking for that information on line and can't find it. Can you post a link and or the specs for the Sport Shock so I can see it.
Thanks Mike

 

Nitrocharger sport - 35mm piston assembly, 18-25mm induction hardened chrome piston rod. dual stack deflective disc

 

Not trying to make your servicing more expensive but if you are going to the trouble of shocks and possibly springs you should also ascertain whether it's time to do the brakes, I did all of these upgrades at one time since I had the tires off and the jack stands handy and only wanted to get dirty once.

If your brakes need replacing I am very happy with my EBC drilled and slotted rotors and Green Stuff brake pads. And as usual others will have opinions as well!

I opted for OME springs and shocks although I put a Bilsteen damper shock on the steering linkage at a earlier point. I am happy with my lift and the ride I get. Also if you think you will eventually add heavier steel bumpers and a winch you should really consider upgrading the springs.

I did a write up back in 2009 when I did my project in case you need some visuals. I also did the front end but forgot to take pictures! Here is the link:

https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...upgrade-22666/

 

Thank you Zack and here is more OME info

Below from OME ap guide…….

nitrocharGer Sport SHOCK ABSORBERS
LARGE BORE 35MM TWIN TUBE DESIGN - Allows greater
oil volume for cooling and sustained valving performance
and strong 1.6mm outer tube construction protects the
vital internal components from damage.
LARGE 18MM HARDENED CHROME PISTON ROD -
Strong enough to handle any load or harsh conditions
expected from your 4x4.
TRIPLE LIP CHECK VALVE OIL SEAL – MK2 -The latest
technology in oil seal design – physically larger with
quantum improvements in durability, oil and gas retention
with much greater resistance to heat so it keeps working
under the harshest conditions.
TEFLON IMPREGNATED LOW FRICTION ROD GUIDE -
The latest refinement in rod guide design further reduces
heat build up and maintains performance.
TEFLON INFUSED BRONZE ROD GUIDE SLIP RING - A
new component that maintains consistent and uniform
performance by providing a tight and uniform fit between
the piston rod and rod guide.
MULTI DEFLECTIVE DISC VALVING SYSTEM - A unique
and new valving system that features multiple disc valving
control at the base of the shock and on both sides of the
piston rod. This allows the OME engineers more valving
options for better ride quality and handling control.
35MM HIGH FLOW TEFLON BANDED PISTON - New
low friction design has less restrictive oil flow through the
piston, reduces heat build up and aeration of the oil that
leads to fade.
VEHICLE SPECIFIC VALVING - OME shock absorber’s
performance stand head and shoulders over its
competitors because many hours of OME engineering
valving work have been put into each and every shock
absorber to ensure our customers get the best ride and
handling their vehicle can have.
POLYETHYLENE DIRT SHIELD – Impact resistant,
polyethylene dirt shield provides additional protection from
stone chips and off road debris.
NITROGEN GAS – Increases the temperature operating
range and improves oil flow through the valving, ensuring
optimum performance.
SUPPLEMENTARY WELDS - For strength and reliability,
all mounts have supplementary welds.

 

Thanks for the follow up to my question.
Looks like I stand corrected. That being said, I still believe the Sport Shock to be a better shock for standard in town driving and especially off road and that is based on all the reports written from old time and new OME shocks. I also believe, call me old school, that you can not build a equal or better shock then the OME , Bilstein or Iron Man and sell them for 30 to 50% less.
Thats my 2 cents worth.