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Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
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2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

Really Specific Old Man Emu Shock Question

Has anyone got the OME 60039 shocks fitted to the rear of a 110 SW with standard LR springs? They are also sold with the Britpart number DA8913 I think. They are OME’s 110 heavy duty option, or standard duty on a 130.

I’m considering fitting these as everything gets a bit bouncy at back when loaded up on the standard LR shocks. I’m happy with the springs as I’m not getting much sag, just want more control over axle.

Be interested in how they are with some weight on board and if they are unbearably harsh when unladen? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

9th Aug 2019 10:37am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7682

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

i am almost there in that i have them with std LR springs but on a USW, that any good? Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

9th Aug 2019 7:07pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3996

I think that’s near enough

How do you find them? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

9th Aug 2019 7:07pm

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
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I have them on the back of my 110 SW.... but with military wolf XD springs.

It handles a dream. not too harsh (I thought it would be, but with the weight of my cage and other tat it's fine)

OME's seem to work perfectly with them.

9th Aug 2019 7:11pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7682

Bluest wrote:
I think that’s near enough How do you find them?

very very well.

i upgraded from std shocks after a Morocco trip and shock fade on the long corrugations.

they work well in my setup 10MY USW running mostly empty but loaded for camping trips and/or towing.

i run the std springs in it (plus air helpers for when fully loaded)

Shocks work well when loaded without being harsh for the majority or running around unloaded mileage. have run them for 40k miles or so and will replace with OEM next time too. Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

9th Aug 2019 7:49pm

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
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Re: Really Specific Old Man Emu Shock Question

Bluest wrote:
Has anyone got the OME 60039 shocks fitted to the rear of a 110 SW with standard LR springs? They are also sold with the Britpart number DA8913 I think.

You probably already know; they're the replacement for the N44 rear HD as well.

Spookily enough, I got mine from Devon 4x4 as they were the cheapest! that's a first for me....

9th Aug 2019 9:02pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7682

Likewise from d44 Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

9th Aug 2019 10:45pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3996

Thanks for your thoughts. Sounds like they will be a good choice for me . Island 4x4 are cheapest I’ve seen at just under £170 for a pair 👍 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

10th Aug 2019 8:27am

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3996

Just a quick update, fitted the OME 60039s this weekend. They come with no fitting instruction so you have work out what washers go where. I used the new OME washers and bushes on the bottom pin mount. On the top ring mount, I used to OME bush but reused the LR washers as the OME ones didn't seem to fit.

Off to Morocco a week tomorrow to give them a good workout.

As a matter of interest. Britpart seem to be the main distributor of OME shocks now (I thought it was Arbil), and they rename them with a Britpart number, DA8913. They even cover the original OME part number on the packaging, which is just weird and annoying and makes cross referencing awkward. Another reason to dislike Britpart. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

1st Oct 2019 3:43pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3996

Well, back from Morocco. Very happy with the shocks. Irritating rear double bounce off road has completely gone. Much less smacking the tow hitch on the ground. Just feels like the rear end is much more under control. Ride quality seems to be the same or slightly better than OE in all situations. So, an all around improvement on a moderately loaded 110. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

7th Nov 2019 10:07pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7682

I have just ordered another set of ome std shocks for my new to me 90. Am going to run with std springs. Am going to try some pin pin rears with a prototype top pin mount. Will have to see how that goes! Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

8th Nov 2019 12:02am

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