I like your answer. Nice tact (I'm not emotional just curious)
Thank you
New OME Bypass Shock Installed (2 Viewers)
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I'm considering this route as well. Still trying to understand why OME went with 2" diameter over 2.5" but as long as the performance is outstanding. Looking forward to hearing more about your take on them.
Tripledave
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According to my "sources", a 2.5" bypass coil over strut unit would have been too large to fit. Emphasis on BYPASS here, as all other units are standard with or without remote reservoirs.
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Is the Bypass design what OME is trying to patent in this shock?
bjowett
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The bypass in the BP-51 is quite similar, if the not the same as, the Fox internal bypass shocks, which is what the Ford Raptor uses. The BP-51 has the compression and rebound adjustments, which can be nice to have. Yes, a 2.5" internal bypass will have a 3" OD body, and it is a bit tough to fit in the front arms.
That is exactly the issue, any larger would have require some other re-works on the front end.
Brian, I certainly appreciate all of the guinea pig testing you do. I'm looking to upgrade my suspension within the next month but have been holding for reviews of these and your possible TRD pro solution. Have you had a chance to experience these yet?
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I would go ARB all the way over almost anything now due to international support, dealer network and fact that you can actually buy ARB through the dealership and have them fit it on.
I have has some time to play around with my new bp51. I have adjusted rebond and compression on several different types of terrain. From faster wash board fire roads to slow trail work. The suspension in amazing.. It allows you to custom taylor the ride to the terrain and get the smoothest ride possible.. It is an overlander's dream suspension.
How easily can you adjust the rebound/compression?
It is very easy with the included wrench.. I was able to do all 4 shocks in about 6 min. The biggest pain will be when you want to adjust them in the mud or inclinment weather...
What is their rebuild capacity in the US, any idea? It's been about a year in AUS for the 200 and HiLux, any idea of service life?
Saw the MLO review of your install. http://www.mainlineoverland.com/blogs/news July 2nd post
I asked ARB they question befor purchase and they told me that they will be set up in the USA to service and rebuild the BP51 shocks... As of today they are not up an running yet in the USA...
Thanks for posting the link. MLO did a wonderful job on the install. They will be doing phase two of my build in the next few months.
bjowett
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Buddy, the TRD Pros work well, but the rear shock install may end up being more involved than I initially thought. I probably won't meet your deadline for purchasing.
Ant, these will not ride as low as you want. ARB/OME actually just came out with a lower spring as they were having alignment issues at their current height. If we could get them low enough via springs, the real issue with running them low is with regards to the pistons position against the bypass ports.
Ant, these will not ride as low as you want. ARB/OME actually just came out with a lower spring as they were having alignment issues at their current height. If we could get them low enough via springs, the real issue with running them low is with regards to the pistons position against the bypass ports.
