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Opp lock or ARB

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:57 am
by toybrad
Hi has anyone had any problems with opp lock or ARB suspension. And should i go for gas or foam shocks. It going in a FJ73 mid. thanks for any thoughts.

Re: Opp lock or ARB

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:32 am
by hulsty
For a stockish setup they are alright. What are you wanting to do with it?

Re: Opp lock or ARB

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:38 pm
by toybrad
Im wanting to do a 2in lift and the old ones are stuffed. i think they are the original ones.

Re: Opp lock or ARB

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:23 pm
by BJ73
My current midi has 2" OME suspension and shocks. They're Ok, nothing special though, I'm sure they'd be better than stock ones.

Have you looked at the EFS range ? The last 73 I had with those was pretty good, I'd even recommend them.

Re: Opp lock or ARB

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:26 pm
by jnrlux
opp lock was there today nice ppl had a good chat about everything dont know much about there pricing on suspensions tho id say cheaper than ARB

Have you thought about superior engineering or locktup ?
my choice would be
1 locktup
2 superior
3 opp lock
4 arb

Re: Opp lock or ARB

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:02 pm
by Ricko
I used to have OME in my 40 years ago. At the time I was not particularly happy as the shock lengths weren't quite right, the shackle angle was too straight and didn't flex near as well as my stock springs.

Since then, I have just done custom stuff so not too sure on what is best off the shelf. I would ring Pete at Redlands and/or Michael at Superior as they both know leaf springs pretty well.

Re: Opp lock or ARB

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:39 pm
by Northside 4x4
Lovells is another option. Superb quality, very competitive in pricing for a full aussie owned/built company to.

Re: Opp lock or ARB

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:00 pm
by toybrad
Thanks for the info. i think a bit more research is in order.