Anyone have experience with this suspension setup

[bitz]

Any one have any experience with this setup?
http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-14767-procomp-shock-coil-spring-kit-defender-110.aspx

I was thinking about the Old Man Emu, but in my experience they're pretty stiff. Any other kits anyone can recommend for around the same price?

I'm not going to offroad a ton and want a decent road ride.

Thanks

[evilfij]

Procomp shocks suck.

[bitz]

So Old Man Emu or...

[evilfij]

Bilstein shocks, OME MD rear springs in back, RRC rear springs in front is my happy set up. Or, you know, stock. :)

[specops1526]

Yikes, please don't get that setup. Get Stock suspension, Bilsteins or OME.

[bitz]

What if I want to add a little bit of lift. Maybe 1.5" to 2"?

[woldd90]

OME or Rovertym Springs with Bilsteins.

[tebby]

Rovertym. I had bilsteins shocks...just installed 2in Rovertym springs last week. Happy so far. Everything I read stated Old Man Emu was the "tried & proven/bread & butter" setup. I like to do stuff just a little different...and everything I read about RTE seemed good. Search the fourm for Rovertym springs or RTE springs. I've got the rr4-2 up front and the rr3-2 in the rear. good luck..j

http://www.rovertym.com/

[bitz]

Is it me or do they not have 110 setups?

[disco dog]

Is it me or do they not have 110 setups?

I was told RT dosn't have rear's for 110's because there fatter.

[discotdi]

I used the Land rover genuine heavy duty springs on my 90 and I liked it much better then the OME. The ride was much better and I still got a 2 inch lift. I have used OME on one other 90 and several disco's. As for shocks I do like OMe and they have a new sport shcok that is supposed to be very good. speak to Les at RN.

[huck1974]

Rovertym is great and I'm running the adjustable ranchos. 3" lift and the ride is better than stock in my opinion.

[thewap]

OME set up for SW fully geared = good
:thumbs

[specops1526]

If you go OME, let me know. I just lifted my G4 with OME springs and the new Sport Shocks. I got them from a shop in TN that gave me a great deal. I can pass along the info if you want it.

[Manimal]

I currently have heavy duty OME's that the previous owner installed. Is this a good set up? Isn't it a bit overkill to have HD shocks & springs unless you're transporting cement or something on a daily basis? It's really stiff. Any little bump and it rattles like crazy.

Thoughts?

[rover4x4]

Whats supposed to be better about the OME "sport" shocks, I have not been able to find much information on the www.

[bitz]

If you go OME, let me know. I just lifted my G4 with OME springs and the new Sport Shocks. I got them from a shop in TN that gave me a great deal. I can pass along the info if you want it.
Sure send me the info. Thanks

[specops1526]

Well I guess I could have just posted it here for everyone:

http://tnoffroad.solarvelocity.com/

I think John is the owner. You can ask for him and tell him you're interested in an OME suspension. He gave me a really good price and had it drop shipped straight from ARB in WA.

Not sure what's better about the Sport shocks as I could not find many review before I bought them either. I think it has to do with the triple stage valving and the plastic dirt shields.

[bitz]

What did you end up shelling out for the whole setup?

[kiefffff]

Anyone go 5 inches in their 90? Have been told not a good idea and been told no big deal. Thinking about going 37's.

[thewap]

I currently have heavy duty OME's that the previous owner installed. Is this a good set up? Isn't it a bit overkill to have HD shocks & springs unless you're transporting cement or something on a daily basis? It's really stiff. Any little bump and it rattles like crazy.

Thoughts?


Depends on your truck set up IMO. SW top + 4 jump seats, tools, Rockware bump/winch+ sliders+ roofrack + miscl accessories, is a lot more weight than a regular ST. Been running HD OME all around for years, doesnt seem harsh IMO/no rattles. Always glad to have the HD especially when loading add'l pass and gear to the truck in it's present configuration, as sag is minimal. Offroad personally I like the extra stability over extreme flexibility in a "expedition" frame of mindset in the station wagon.


Of course if I were to go extreme offroading, i would probably dedicate a truck for that sole purpose were extreme flexibility and low weight would rule.

[Manimal]

Thanks Mark, that's very helpful. All I have to compare with is the first car I ever bought which was a leaf spring Series III, which is why I'm asking. It feels stiff but then again, i'm not sure what is considered normal. I had it fully loaded on trails in Moab and I never had a problem with sag so I do appreciate that. I have no idea what springs I have on. Is there a way to measure them perhaps? brand markings?

Depends on your truck set up IMO. SW top + 4 jump seats, tools, Rockware bump/winch+ sliders+ roofrack + miscl accessories, is a lot more weight than a regular ST. Been running HD OME all around for years, doesnt seem harsh IMO/no rattles. Always glad to have the HD especially when loading add'l pass and gear to the truck in it's present configuration, as sag is minimal. Offroad personally I like the extra stability over extreme flexibility in a "expedition" frame of mindset in the station wagon.


Of course if I were to go extreme offroading, i would probably dedicate a truck for that sole purpose were extreme flexibility and low weight would rule.