OME Shock Comparison

[hobbes]

Has anyone compared the rides on OME 2.5" shocks (N73 to N70, N74E to N71E)? I've got the firm shocks and am unhappy with the on-road ride. Are the "softer" versions different enough that one can tell by the seat of the pants?

 

[alia176]

I have N73 and N74 shocks and find them to be too harsh for my taste. This is purely subjective mind you. I just don't like the jarring sensation the vehicle experiences whenever I go over freeway expansion joints, for example. The shocks are fantastic for off roading and the vehicle corners pretty well for the lift and weight. YMMV.

Ali

 

[MoJ]

I have N73 and N74 shocks and find them to be too harsh for my taste. This is purely subjective mind you. I just don't like the jarring sensation the vehicle experiences whenever I go over freeway expansion joints, for example. The shocks are fantastic for off roading and the vehicle corners pretty well for the lift and weight. YMMV.

Ali

Agreed 100%.

Cornering and off-road equals a big improvement over stock. More controlled.

Expansion joints, etc, equals a harsher ride than stock.

 

[sjcruiser]

Toss out those poly-urethane shock bushings and replace them with OEM rubber ones. You could re-use the old ones; but at least get four(4) new lower of the upper shock bushings (the ones that go below the body/chasis/mount) as these normally go first - There is a reason for Bilstein to make these thicker than the rest of their other bushings.

 

[hobbes]

I've already put rubber all the way around on the N73/74E combo. That made a small improvement, but I'm looking for more which is why I'm inquiring about the 70/71E combo. Sorry for not pointing that out in the initial post.

 

[schlopecki]

Hobbes,

Did you find any info on N70 / 71E shocks?

 

[Nay]

Go Bilstein 5100's and never look back.

 

[schlopecki]

Go Bilstein 5100's and never look back.

Which model exactly do you recommend?
They would need adapter, as they are different mount type - right?

 

[Ivan80]

Go Bilstein 5100's and never look back.

Did you notice that expansion joint difference when you went from the OME's to the Bilsteins?