Suzuki Grand Vitara - Offroad!

gregdixon · Joined: 31 Dec 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Perth

One of my monroe front struts shagged out last weekend and I am looking for a good replacement. I just wanted to get everyons thoughts on which would suit the 30mm lift the best. I am guessing OME but if anyone has other thoughts please let me know.

GV88 · Joined: 16 Feb 2009 Posts: 178 Location: Brisbane

Give Tim from outdoor autos a ring. He might be able to assist you. Here is his contact number.

http://www.outdoorauto4x4.com/g/32198/contact-us.html
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Darren · Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:16 pm Post subject:

I am running the old man emu struts up front and I am very happy with thier performance. Big improovment over stock, and they are right about 30mm - 40mm longer than stock.
I dont think Tim carries OME, but he may have some other good options. Always good to support those who take care of GVs in the aftermarket

gregdixon · Joined: 31 Dec 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Perth

I have got some ome stuts. fitted them wednesday night. will try them out on the weekend.

kerway · Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:47 am Post subject:

Hi Greg,
Just curious, was there much difference in price between the OME and the Monroe replacement struts ?

kerway Laughing

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'04 GV 5 Door 2.5ltr V6 OME Suspension and a wishlist this long.......................................

gregdixon · Joined: 31 Dec 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Perth

The OME struts were $258 AUD per strut and the Monroes were $145 AUD each. The previous owner had them changed and I have the paper work. I read on a web page that the monroe was the same as the OME but that is not true. The OME may look the same but the OME is nearly 50mm taller. I should have replaced the monroes when I put in the 30mm lift as the monroes failed real early after being topped out by the springs.

kerway · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 9:27 pm Post subject:

Thank Greg,
Are you happy with the OME? Was the ride better , worse or just the same.
I've got OME all round and find it a bit stiff. To get around this, I carry a lot of weight in the car. All my recovery gear is in a kerway made storage area in the back along with 40kgs of rocks to make the suspension work. Makes it much more comfy as its my daily driver.

cheers
kerway Laughing

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'04 GV 5 Door 2.5ltr V6 OME Suspension and a wishlist this long.......................................

gregdixon · Joined: 31 Dec 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Perth

The biggest difference is the travel of the shocks. The dampening I would say is the same as the Monroes. I run King springs that have a 30mm lift. Not much stiffer than standard I would say.