il-bob Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hey guys, I need some advice on shocks.. Our challenge trayback Range Rover is currently on 12" front ProComps and 16" Rough Country in the rear. Damping is lacking and am thinking of either changing shocks or adding a shock on each corner. Considering the new type of events, where speed is involved, do you think double ProComps will hold on? Or should I go for OMEs as secondary shock? I found these 13" OME shocks on ebay.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Old-Man-Emu-13-inch-travel-shock-absorbers-off-road-4x4-OME-suspension-4x4-/180983723428?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a237875a4 or 13" ProComps.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Procomp-Shocks-ES9000-Pro-Comp-13-inch-travel-Long-Travel-Shock-Absorbers-/170786864038?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c3b0bba6 Also found some 15" Procomp shocks for the rear.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-Pro-Comp-Shocks-ES9000-15-inch-travel-Long-Travel-Shock-Absorbers-4x4-/170728409373?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c034c91d First I was thinking of getting some FOX or King second hand shocks, but the thought of breaking one and have to replace with a new one put me off. Do you think that I will get good enough damping with dual shock setup? Thanks, bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksteady Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Why don't you give Gwyn a call and have a chat. Nice man and he knows what he is on about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 OME went on the rear of mine when the Terrafrima couldnt keep up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 OME, big difference from Pro comp, in price, but also in damping; You get what you pay for basically. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il-bob Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks guys. Then OME it is on the front. Do you think it makes any sense going to double shock on the rear? bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 You need more damping on the front, because there is more weight. but if you use the OME at the rear in the angled position, you will end up with less damping anyway. Dual shocks, you can do, it all depends how fast you want to go. But if you think you need it, I would consider going fox or king or similar. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il-bob Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks Daan. how would OME compare to these Fox shocks? http://www.ridefox.com/product.php?m=offroad&t=shocks&p=3383&ref=filter There's not much difference in price. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks Daan.how would OME compare to these Fox shocks? http://www.ridefox.com/product.php?m=offroad&t=shocks&p=3383&ref=filter There's not much difference in price. bob Really depends on what you do with your car? As there is a huge difference between these two shocks, accentually they do the same job but in different ways If your looking for a "fit and forget" then OME would be the route i would suggest The Fox shock is a mono tube emulsion shock which is quite a different beast to the twin tube OME shock. The difference is explained quite nicely here http://www.billavista.com/tech/Articles/Coilover_Bible_Part_1/index.html#ShockDesign but note an emulsion shock does not have the oil separate to the gas its mixed hence the "emulsion" bit The fox shocks will/would need attention and servicing (oil change) all quite easy to do, but you need to have the ability to gas them up which is an added cost. hope this helps Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 OME rears too i would do and go from there. double shocks for a challenge truck, personally i wouldn't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il-bob Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Many thanks guys. thinking I'll go for OME. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbowler Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Speak to PROLINX as they supply a Fox Shock that is a land rover OEM replacement with the correct eye and pin fittings for direct replacement. Worth a look. The Fox shocks are fully rebuildable, the others are great till they break or run out. Spend now and you will have years of fun with a Fox shock Chris Bowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomark10 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I've put a set of the 15" pro-comps on the rear on mine, its been tray-backed so nice and light... bit a an experiment/fun on a budget... yet to see how the perform mind, tho I'm not doing anything fast so damping shouldn't be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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