I don't know how the lift could get much better. I sold my OME lift to go with FOR lift. Hands down better ride on road, and off road as well. FOR lift keeps the truck from bouncing so bad when wheeling trails. I feel like they spread weight better when crawling off camber too. But like akarilo...
In a major head on crash I would have to say the ARB simply because of how few welds are in the structural part of the bumper itself, the way its broken as one solid piece of metal would help the impact to spread all the way through the surface instead of collapsing in on itself like tube tends...
Last weekend some friends of mine got bored after some camping plans rained out and decided to go out for a little wheeling trip, about 2 miles deep in a local trail, slick mud started getting really deep and rocks started growing fast. Apparently about 30 mins of pulling and rock stacking only...
Almost 2 years ago i paid $6400 for a 96 in the exact same condition, a few less miles and a one owner. It had been driven back and forth from DC to Nashville several times a year and was well maintained. I woulndn't pay over KBB for any car over 10 years old unless it had a ton of extras.
I think they will be just fine because of the bulbs ability to expand and contract. The silicone is just a little bit more security, i added an extra pipe clamp just for a little peace of mind too but the clamps that are inclulded are plenty.
NLXTACY got it. You don't use the hose anymore at all, instead of running a tube to dry vented area from the housing you just clamp the bulb on a new brass breather valve they supply and your done, no more worries.