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Post by huskerjoe on Apr 17, 2006 15:20:03 GMT -5
Just curious....is there really a difference between a spring branded by Old Man EMu vs Rubicon Express vs Trailmaster {etc} or are they all manufactured by the same company and just tagged by the aftermarket guys?
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Post by moneypit on Apr 17, 2006 19:32:01 GMT -5
I know the Old Man Emu springs are an ARB product from Austrailia. I don't know who makes the others. That said I have the OME springs and are real happy. It is a great ride. I have never read about anyone unhappy with their ride. If you want to know more about them check out ARB or call Dirk at www.dpgoffroad.com he is an expert on OME and has great prices.
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Post by wv4x4 on Apr 18, 2006 5:56:30 GMT -5
I beleive some are made at the same place but they all have different spring rates and actual size ,thats what makes them different!
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Post by huskerjoe on Apr 18, 2006 8:11:05 GMT -5
I know the Old Man Emu springs are an ARB product from Austrailia. I don't know who makes the others. That said I have the OME springs and are real happy. It is a great ride. I have never read about anyone unhappy with their ride. If you want to know more about them check out ARB or call Dirk at www.dpgoffroad.com he is an expert on OME and has great prices. I have heard nothing but good things about OME set ups - thats part of what started me wondering - they are more expensive then other similar set ups {size and accesories} but I wondered if the springs are the same as a cheaper unit and you are paying for the control arms, shocks, etc {if included}....
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Post by Mars on Apr 18, 2006 19:24:19 GMT -5
OME purportedly retains their spring rate better, so you'll get less "settling" over time. I haven't seen anything empirical to back this up, but the personal observations of some guys I trust seems to back this up.
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Post by moneypit on Apr 18, 2006 19:43:08 GMT -5
www.arbusa.com/coil_springs.htmHere is a link to their website. It will explain more then we can about how they make their springs. Part of what makes them work so well is the combination of springs and shocks.
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Post by DREDnot on Apr 25, 2006 11:40:19 GMT -5
A spring is not just a spring. Stock materials, forming processes, heat treatment, surface treatment and coatings all contribute to function and longevity
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Post by huskerjoe on Apr 25, 2006 12:21:18 GMT -5
A spring is not just a spring. Stock materials, forming processes, heat treatment, surface treatment and coatings all contribute to function and longevity Good points - I guess those all contribute to the cost as well! You get what you pay for right!!! Thanks!
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