OME N86 Shocks - Broken off upper studs?
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OME N86 Shocks - Broken off upper studs?
I am wanting to put OME 890 springs and N86 shocks on the rear of my 4Runner. However, I read somewhere that the upper studs will break off of the shocks, and that this happens often.
Has anyone experienced this, or heard of this happening? Should I figure out a differrent shock to use with the 890's?
Also, I did search, but didn't find anything related to this.
Thanks,
Has anyone experienced this, or heard of this happening? Should I figure out a differrent shock to use with the 890's?
Also, I did search, but didn't find anything related to this.
Thanks,
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i'm assuming you're referring to the I thread that's on top? OME makes great products, something of this nature doesn't make sense. maybe someone whose been running them for a while can jump in. but regardless, no i would keep the 86s, you'd be hard pressed to find a better pair for the money
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Alright, I found where I read it. On Sonoransteel.com towards the bottom of the suspension page on FAQ#14 it says:
"As for the rear Old Man Emu shocks, they have a major problem with broken off upper studs. It happens to everyone eventually over time, typically within 1.5-2 years."
I mean no disrespect towards Steve, and assume he knows what he is talking about. Is this a real issue?
"As for the rear Old Man Emu shocks, they have a major problem with broken off upper studs. It happens to everyone eventually over time, typically within 1.5-2 years."
I mean no disrespect towards Steve, and assume he knows what he is talking about. Is this a real issue?
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Alright, I found where I read it. On Sonoransteel.com towards the bottom of the suspension page on FAQ#14 it says:
"As for the rear Old Man Emu shocks, they have a major problem with broken off upper studs. It happens to everyone eventually over time, typically within 1.5-2 years."
I mean no disrespect towards Steve, and assume he knows what he is talking about. Is this a real issue?
"As for the rear Old Man Emu shocks, they have a major problem with broken off upper studs. It happens to everyone eventually over time, typically within 1.5-2 years."
I mean no disrespect towards Steve, and assume he knows what he is talking about. Is this a real issue?
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Thanks for the input Steve. So what causes this?
- Incorrect shock length?
- Underdesigned components?
- Extreme abuse (hardcore rock crawling)?
Other than buying different shocks, is there any way to remedy this?
Thanks
- Incorrect shock length?
- Underdesigned components?
- Extreme abuse (hardcore rock crawling)?
Other than buying different shocks, is there any way to remedy this?
Thanks
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Off center rear axle, the passenger side upper stud is gnawed away by constantly be dug into the frame mount. First you get a nice "C" cut into it and then it breaks.
The fix is very easy. Get an adjustable trac bar and re-center your rear axle.
The fix is very easy. Get an adjustable trac bar and re-center your rear axle.
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Steve,
So, I assume that this will happen with any shock while not having the trac bar adjusted correctly.
On your website, it makes it sound as though it is the fault of the OME shocks, not the fact that the trac bar hasn't been adjusted.
So, I assume that this will happen with any shock while not having the trac bar adjusted correctly.
On your website, it makes it sound as though it is the fault of the OME shocks, not the fact that the trac bar hasn't been adjusted.
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Bandit,
I would say that the main problem is the off centered rear axle due to the lack of the correct trac bar, not the OME shocks. My guess is that any brand of shock could have the same issue. It's probably just more common with OME's because many people are running them.
I would say that the main problem is the off centered rear axle due to the lack of the correct trac bar, not the OME shocks. My guess is that any brand of shock could have the same issue. It's probably just more common with OME's because many people are running them.
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