Question. I've been on OME nitrochargers 2.5-3" for some time and I'll probably need to replace them pretty soon. My question is whether there is a more comfortable twin-tube kit out there for on-road feels. I don't do any serious off-roading, so I'm not really looking into any special kits like bypass or external reservoirs. I've heard good things about Dobinsons, but I wanted to ask on your thoughts on the various other brands that offer twin-tube setups. I will be also changing my tires from E-load to C-load, so that'll definitely help comfort as well. Thanks!
Aging OME Nitrochargers - Most Comfortable Twin Tube
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Dobinsons IMS and MRR are both great options at different price points but if you’re not off roading much and looking for better on road feel/handling I would suggest Bilstein 6112/5160.
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Yeah, the IMS was my first inclination, but I'm wondering if I'd be spending more than I'd need. Do you ride the Bilsteins yourself?
I like my bilsteins (6112/5160). Great on road handling. But sometimes the small bumps or road imperfections can be a little more stiff feeling (nature of a digressive shock). I plan to try dobs IMS next go around. Contrary to above I've heard great things about them for the 200 platform. I've heard mixed bag for other platforms. I suspect it's due to the IMS shocks use a different diameter for different platforms. The 2.6" diameter (that the 200 series gets) being vastly superior to the 2.2" that some other platforms get.
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That's very similar to what I've been able to surmise from the forums. What perch did you set them at? I know i had Bilteins on my Fj Cruiser and I went to a lower perch which helped with the ride stiffness over road imperfections. Also, I have 285/75/17 tires, so it'd be helpful to compare where you're at for 35s.
I'd agree. On my old montero lowering a perch yielded a little more comfort as well. I'm currently on perch 4 and in most pictures I've posted on here I just did the standard load springs with a 15mm spacer on the driver side.
I put a set of the new Ironman 2.5's and they absolutely ROCK!!!