OME on Jimny, what's the point?

If the Old man Emu suspention does not increase suspension travel (as evidenced by there being no requirement to extend the brake hoses) and the JB74 Jimny doesnt do well with 235/75 tyres without altering the gearing, then whats the point?

I aknowledge that it probably improves of the ride, but having transitioned from a SJ413 its already a huge improvment for me.
 

The 40mm ome kit does increase articulation of the wheels but it does that within the limit of the factory brake flexible lines. Other kits may have a similar headline lift but may have even longer dampers which allows undue stress on the standard lines. Also old man emu is a vehicle specific solution designed for the actual car rather than an assembly of parts that happen to fit a Jimny but were designed for something entirely different.

Both  Buzz Special Vehicles  and  Storm Jeeps  who both supply only or supply and fit to the Jimny recomend fitting extended brake lines, and I'm sure I heard that was based on information from OME themselves.

Soeley wrote: Both  Buzz Special Vehicles  and  Storm Jeeps  who both supply only or supply and fit to the Jimny recomend fitting extended brake lines, and I'm sure I heard that was based on information from OME themselves.

I watched a vid on the OME or ARB YouTube channel were they explain that they designed the kit for use with standard brake lines. The OME site makes no mentioned of longer ones being required. So I suspect any UK places selling them are just doing so as extra sales money as the primary reason, plus maybe attempting some ass covering should something happen with a kit they sold.

Lambert wrote: The 40mm ome kit does increase articulation of the wheels but it does that within the limit of the factory brake flexible lines. Other kits may have a similar headline lift but may have even longer dampers which allows undue stress on the standard lines. Also old man emu is a vehicle specific solution designed for the actual car rather than an assembly of parts that happen to fit a Jimny but were designed for something entirely different.

What other kits don't include or recommend longer brake lines when they have longer shocks? Also to be fair, OME also just assemble the kit from their own parts catalog. I don't believe the shocks are bespokely designed or built just for the JB74.

stuart wrote: If the Old man Emu suspention does not increase suspension travel (as evidenced by there being no requirement to extend the brake hoses) and the JB74 Jimny doesnt do well with 235/75 tyres without altering the gearing, then whats the point?

I aknowledge that it probably improves of the ride, but having transitioned from a SJ413 its already a huge improvment for me.


 

It's a good question.

I have to say, I'm personally a little torn on the choice of suspension kits.

From what I can tell, OME as a rule offer a well developed kit that will ride better than stock and still be nice on road for some spirited driving.

But the amount of additional travel they offer is limited compared to other kits of similar money/market segment. It is a shame they don't offer a kit with longer shocks.

I have emailed them, only last week on this. They got back to me super quick wanting to know which Oz State I was in, so they could pass me onto a local retailer. I emailed back explaining I was in the UK and again restated what I was after and if they could help. Since then complete and utter silence.

Such a shame they seem a poor company to deal with. I originally wanted to buy their winch bumper and rock rails, but hit the same issue. So went off and bought items from other companies in the end.