SUSPENSIONS
THERE’S SUSPENSION AND THEN THERE’S SUSPENSION
Why upgrade your suspension?
Because you bought your 4WD to be a 4WD, not a car.
Modern 4WDs are being designed to be more like cars in their handling and appointment level. And they are designed for a mass market that has a variety of uses for that vehicle. It may be someone dropping off and picking up kids from school every day. It could be a tradie carrying a variety of tools and equipment. Or it could be someone towing a camper, caravan or boat. Then there’s the weekend warrior, tackling harder off road tracks and trails in need of greater ground clearance.
Developing a vehicle that has such a wide range of uses involves years of development and testing. Unfortunately, in the attempt to satisfy everyone, many aspects of a vehicle become compromised, and none more so than the suspension system.
Anyone who has modified their 4WD with a range of accessories, carries regular constant loads, tows a trailer or needs more ground clearance for off road adventures will get more comfort and better handling with an upgraded suspension system.
Old Man Emu provides suspension that ensures your vehicle rides the way it’s meant to, including benefits such as
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Extra comfort
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More control
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Greater ground clearance
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Less chance of damage
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Longevity – three-year warranty
Want more comfort, control and clearance, even with a full load? Then Old Man Emu is for you.
OLD MAN EMU
BP-51 HIGH-PERFORMANCE BYPASS SHOCK ABSORBERS
With comfort and control second to none, ARB’s BP-51 shock absorbers provide a comfortable and compliant ride during day-to-day driving plus a more controlled ride over challenging terrain. The stylish BP-51 kit is designed, developed, and tested entirely in-house with the results being nothing short of excellence, they truly are the ultimate aspect of comfort and control produced solely for customers who want the best 4wd suspension on the market.
What sets it apart from other suspension kits is that it’s a multiple bypass shock absorber that fits everyday applications.
This is because of its unique extruded alloy body where the tubes are replaced by passages within the shock body, allowing it to fit into tighter confines such as inside a coil spring. Another feature that sets the BP-51 apart from other shock absorbers is its adjustability of both rebound and compression (where most only allow for adjustability of compression).
The result is a smooth and comfortable ride that can be tailored to each vehicle or trip requirements.
OLD MAN EMU MT-64
Big distances, heavy loads, extreme climates. A 4WD demands the most of any gear, quickly sorting out the pretenders. Most shocks aren’t up to the task.
ARB’s Old Man Emu (OME) shocks thrive in exactly these conditions all around the world. We know the challenges a vehicle’s suspension faces, and 4WDing brings its own set of challenges. For a 4×4 owner, the dream is to have a set of shocks that will perform the same on the roads during the week, as it does on the tracks on the weekend.
In response, we’ve developed the ultimate all-round shock absorber.
Designed, engineered and manufactured by ARB’s specialised OME suspension engineers, the MT64 is an expertly constructed blend of the Nitrocharger’s proven reliability and the durability of BP-51’s premium features, making it the perfect all-rounder.
OLD MAN EMMU NITROCHARGER SPORT
Vehicle-specific bushes manufactured from polyurethane and rubber materials for extended life.
Impact-resistant, polyamide dirt shield protects the shaft from stone chips and off road debris.
Larger-than-average diameter, induction-hardened, chrome piston rod means the Nitrocharger Sport is better able to handle the rigours of heavy loads and tough 4x4 touring than standard shock absorbers.
Triple-lip oil seal with gas retention check valve virtually eliminates contaminant damage and provides outstanding gas and oil retention.
Nitrogen gas increases the temperature operating range and improves oil flow through the valving, ensuring optimum performance.
High-flow piston with open apertures ensures a uniform oil flow through the disc stacks, providing dependable, fade- free damping.
With compression and rebound valving on the piston and additional compression valving in the base of the shock absorber, OME engineers are able to finetune the Nitrocharger Sport in ways not possible with other shock absorbers
High-performance oil and nitrogen gas combine to reduce aeration and make the shock more durable in harsh conditions.
Additional valve stack provides for a more rounded and comfortable ride over patchy and uneven road conditions.
Heavy-gauge steel outer tube protects inner tube and piston from damage and possible performance failure.
OLD MAN EMU LEAF SPRINGS
OME leaf springs have been engineered to provide optimum ride performance irrespective of operating conditions.
• Increased ride comfort and longevity
• Reduced risk of sagging
• Load testing ensures the spring meets
the required specification
• Added safety through military wrap
design
• Reduced friction
• Reduced spring stress and increased
spring life
COIL SPRINGS
OME coil springs can be matched to your specific load requirements and intended vehicle usage, providing you with greater control.
• Superior strength and durability
• Reduced spring stress
• Enhanced spring life
• Multiple applications
• Guaranteed perfect fitment to your vehicle
• Designed and manufactured in Australia
OLD MAN EMU PARABOLIC LEAF SPRINGS AND ARB AIR BAG KIT
The OME team were tasked to re-imagine the leaf spring design and to maximise comfort of a leaf sprung ute while safely allowing the driver to adapt to varying weight conditions without compromise. Traditionally, you were forced to chose one or the other but now with the ARB Parabolic & Air Bag System, you can have both!
Parabolic Leaf Springs with an ARB Air Bag Kit gives you the flexibility to cater for varying load of up to 600kg. Therefore, whether it is tools during the week or a rooftop tent on the weekend; ARB’s Parabolic Leaf Springs and Air Bag Kit system has you covered and provides the new standard in comfort and weight carrying adjustability.
Taking the proven concept of a Parabolic Leaf Spring, OME have reimagined the design alongside the development of a new market leader Air Bag Kit. ARB are proud to deliver a truly engineered and integrated Parabolic Leaf Spring and Air Bag System that is both purposeful and safe for the vehicle.
An ARB Air Bag Kit must be purchased with the Parabolic Leaf Springs.
OLD MAN EMU GVM UPGRADES
Available for new unregistered vehicles, GVM stands for Gross Vehicle Mass and is the maximum weight your vehicle can weigh. Everything you place on or in your vehicle, such as fuel, accessories, cargo (including passengers), the tray body for cab chassis models and even the tow ball load applied by a boat or camper trailer, adds to the overall GVM.
Equipping and packing your 4WD for remote area travel, or outfitting it as a workhorse can result in your vehicle’s standard GVM being inadequate.
When providing GVM upgrades, ARB ensures that the increase in a vehicle’s GVM following the fitment of a complete suspension system meets the minimum ADR safety requirements.
Once the approved suspension system and GVM upgrade compliance plate
has been fitted to your vehicle by an authorised Old Man Emu installer, it can then be registered according to its new increased GVM. This process ensures that your vehicle is GVM legal in all states of Australia.
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