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Old 11-12-2006, 08:03 PM
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OME? Bilstein?? Who is the best online place to deal with?





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Old 11-13-2006, 10:05 AM
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How many miles on your truck and what do you use it for?
How about the springs, they are probably sagging as all factory coils do?
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Old 11-13-2006, 11:28 AM
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I was actually considering the OME spring and shock upgrade... I have 90k well maintained miles. I tend to go from one extreme to the other..from highway driving to mud and some moderate off-road use---I also tow a small 18ft powerboat and trailer with 2 motorcycles.. At one point I had spec'd out OME springs and shocks and rear spacers for a 1.75" lift, but never got around to getting it done. I just replaced all my rotors and pads and also had the from driveshaft rebuilt...so I figured I would do the shocks too.. Your thoughts?? Thanks!!!
 
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Old 11-13-2006, 02:26 PM
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Yes, at your mileage you are ready to change out the suspension, you are going to be in for a very pleasant shock wonce it is done, your truck will ride so much better. Go to this web site and read up a little on OME's, plan on the HD shocks and 751 front springs, I would then say you should pick the rear depending on your load requirements. Also, use hte OMR steering stabilizer, it is the best. https://www.expeditionexchange.com/ome/
If and when you get read to order the parts, let me know and I will put you in touch with a group that will give you the best pricing.
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Great! Looks like i'm going to do the following..

(2) N115's

(2) N44's

(2) 751's

(2) 781's

(1) sd02


(Will these give me the same ride height?) I know when I had spec'd out some OME's before- the end result allowed me to use a slightly larger tire..

Oh, also have one other issue I am trying to resolve myself before having to take it to the dealer<cringe>..(Our local LR dealer wanted just over 1000.00 to fix the front drive shaft..!!! (I ended up pulling it myself and sent it out..they rebuilt the 2 U's and the CV, balanced for 150.00 - AND I had them put grease fittings on it..)

I have the following code P1590(with the TC/ABS/HD Lights on) It comes back as (P1590 ABS rough road signal circuit malfunction-- Hardware is OK, but SLABS ECU is sending an error signal )
Any insight?

Thanks a bunch!!
 
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