What does Old Man Emu suspension do?
What does Old Man Emu suspension do?
The Concept: When an emu (flightless Australian bird) runs, its powerful legs absorb most of the impact, allowing it to move over all types of terrain while its body remains virtually motionless. This is what Old Man Emu strives to achieve with its range of fully integrated 4×4 shocks and suspension systems.
How long do Old Man Emu shocks last?
OME will last you for more then 100k if you will wheel nice. If you start jumping on rocks or sand dunes, then may be your shocks will be off earlier.
Does ARB own Old Man Emu?
From humble beginnings in 1976, ARB purchased the company in 1988 and has continued to develop and test the products in Australia’s harsh 4WD environments. With an engineering focus for off road comfort and on road handling, today Old Man Emu supplies tailored suspension solutions for over 200 popular 4WD vehicles.
Can you rebuild old Emu shocks?
The OME engineers begin with an application-specific valve stack atop the huge 51mm piston. The shocks are rebuildable and can be revalved, but the the built-in compression and rebound adjustments we can’t see where that would be necessary. Once installed, there’s no need to remove the shocks for fine-tuning.
Where are Old Man Emu Springs?
One bit is found in Melbourne, where a bunch of Aussie engineers are toiling away at ARB HQ in Kilsyth designing the shocks, coils, leaves and sundry attachments. The other bit is found in Adelaide, where the gear is made at Tonsley Park by Monroe, and they’ve been making automotive gear forever.
Is tough dog suspension any good?
Elsabe Du Toit recommends Tough Dog Suspension. Fitted 45 mm big bore 9 setting adjustable shocks to my Cruiser. EXCELLENT ride comfort! I have an 80 Series landcruiser that is fitted with Tough Dog gear notably the Foam Cell Shocks the ride height and handling are still A1 after well over 200000km on this kit.
How long do OME coils last?
Expedition Leader I run OME 763s and 764s on the Disco1 and replace them about every 3 years.
Where is TJM suspension made?
Australia
TJM XGS Coil Springs are manufactured in Australia using BHP Steel, and when matched to TJM X-panded Gas and TJM Gas Charged Shock Absorbers they will enhance ride, handling and performance.
Are Old Man Emu shocks monotube?
So, rather than offering a single adjustable shock, the OME engineers have done all of the testing and tuning adjustments for you. The monotube style main piston valving improves transition and direction changes while the extra base valving provides more fine-tuning for comfort and control.
Who Makes Old Man Emu?
ARB
Designed for superior performance across all terrain, an Old Man Emu suspension upgrade by ARB will provide noticeable improvements to a vehicle’s performance, including load carrying capacity and control characteristics.
How long has Old Man Emu been around?
Old Man Emu
| “Old Man Emu” | |
|---|---|
| Released | May 1970 |
| Studio | Trafalgar Studios, Sydney |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 2:50 |
Which shock absorber is best?
Top 10 Best Shock Absorbers
- 1) Monroe.
- 2) KYB.
- 3) Bilstein.
- 4) Fox Racing.
- 5) Gabriel.
- 6) KONI.
- 7) Rancho.
- 8) Skyjacker.
What is the Old Man Emu suspension selector?
Old Man Emu Suspension Selector ARB’s Old Man Emu Suspension Selector is designed to assist you in the selection of suspension components suitable for your vehicle and its individual setup. Based on your specific vehicle and front accessory setup, the tool will recommend a range of kits to consider.
What kind of warranty does Old Man Emu have?
ARB and Old Man Emu’s commitment to providing the most comprehensive range on the market has resulted in an extensive selection of quality products. From OME shocks to OME suspension kits, all of our products are backed by a three (3) years unlimited kilometres warranty* and aftersales service that is unmatched by any other suspension company.
When did Old Man Emu come to Australia?
From humble beginnings in 1976, ARB purchased the company in 1988 and has continued to develop and test the products in Australia’s harsh 4WD environments. With an engineering focus for off road comfort and on road handling, today Old Man Emu supplies tailored suspension solutions for over 200 popular 4WD vehicles.
Can a nitrocharger be fitted with Old Man Emu Springs?
And while OME Nitrochargers will improve overall performance when fitted with standard springs, more substantial benefits can be achieved with fitted in conjunction with Old Man Emu springs, for a complete, integrated 4WD suspension system.
