OME BP-51 Suspension System -- Anyone yet?

[adventure_t4r]

Its been a while but i think i remember ARB not recomending adjusting while under load from the truck. They literally provide you with a tool to adjust the pretension.

ARB actually does not provide a tool to adjust the preload, however, they do provide a spanner to adjust the damping.

"there is a shock adjustment tool in your kit – looks like a spanner wrench." - from trail4r.com

But you're correct in saying that ARB recommends adjusting the preload while the coilover is not under load.

I think more companies should definitely include spanner wrenches with their adjustable coilovers. And King needs to provide a better spanner wrench lol.

 

[Mudballz]

The Trail4r article on suspensions really praise the BP51 shockingly over some other established brands :gun5:
Really enjoy all the articles on this website I have done or bought many of his recommendations very detailed information +/-

 

[sn_85]

The Trail4r article on suspensions really praise the BP51 shockingly over some other established brands :gun5:
Really enjoy all the articles on this website I have done or bought many of his recommendations very detailed information +/-

Any thoughts on the rebound/compressor adjusters? I like the BP-51's but having to use the spanner to adjust it seems like a real PITA. I feel like I'd just set it once and forget it rather than try to adjust it on the fly for the conditions. Kind of defeats the purpose of the adjustability if it becomes a big inconvenience to do so.

 

[MAST4R]

Any thoughts on the rebound/compressor adjusters? I like the BP-51's but having to use the spanner to adjust it seems like a real PITA. I feel like I'd just set it once and forget it rather than try to adjust it on the fly for the conditions. Kind of defeats the purpose of the adjustability if it becomes a big inconvenience to do so.

In fairness, all rebound adjusters are hard to use.

I have 8100s on order and they won't be as easy as turning a knob either. The Dobs MRA require you to get on the ground and use a screwdriver. The OME have the wrench plus the issue of the shield in the rear.

So all three that offer rebound adjustment are hard to use, each in its own way. However, the Dobs compression adjustment is still very easy whereas the BP 51 is not. I will see what the 8100 is like when they finally arrive. It has been 3 months and counting!

I felt that once one is ready to swallow a price above Dobs, the bypasses make a lot more sense than the Fox/King/Icon 2.5s. The OME 51 is significantly cheaper than the 8100 until you consider that the latter is a lot stronger and makes a hydraulic bump stop unnecessary. In addition, the 8100 should be an easy DIY rebuild. As for the front, it would be the same between BP 51 and 8112, but I am going to stay with my current front as it is quite capable with the stiff springs without being harsh (not plush either).

 

[Big Daddy K]

In fairness, all rebound adjusters are hard to use.

I have 8100s on order and they won't be as easy as turning a knob either.

Completely off subject... I thought you were selling your truck..?

 

[MAST4R]

Completely off subject... I thought you were selling your truck..?

:lol:

I have no crystal ball but I bought the 4R as a "forever" vehicle and short of moving to a state where I cannot really use it, I see no reason why I would think of selling it.

I have never said anything about selling it either. Maybe someone else?

 

[SoAZ4Runner]

For the price can get a set of kings or ads

Sure,

Just tossing out that I absolutely loved how my BP-51 worked in Moab.

 

[Big Daddy K]

:lol:

I have no crystal ball but I bought the 4R as a "forever" vehicle and short of moving to a state where I cannot really use it, I see no reason why I would think of selling it.

I have never said anything about selling it either. Maybe someone else?

Maybe, I thought I saw that for sale on AZ 4Runners page. Maybe you aren't who I thought you are lol...

 

[Mudballz]

I find it ironic on people’s comments that are not based in use or truth yet they insist on commenting anyway
Please go to 4Rtrail web page and ride his real use review on suspensions I also concur to his spot on assessment
To all the popcorn/armchair commentators stop passing :toilet:

 

[SendInTheCavalry]

Kind of curious what the general consensus is now a days? BP51 are at the top of my list and my build dreams are getting closer. (hopefully next year)

On paper they sound like a no brainer! Corrosion resistance (VERY important to me), not only do they have probably THE best warranty it backed by ARB.

The negatives that I see are limited travel. Kind of... I am sure its better than stock, but not as good as other systems in the price range...

Anyhow, Dobs released the MRR system more recently and it sounds like a very similar type shock as far as adjustability goes. Unsure if it is internally valved?

I am very shocked to read the guy in this thread, I think STRAP22, Going from BP51 to Toytec!! that seems very unexpected..

Anyhow what do you guys think?

 

[Mudballz]

The only limitation I see is height but they are good for 2.5 rise over stock everything thing else is as good or better then most and the adjustment are endless plus like you say ARB is behind them all the way
Mike

 

[sn_85]

Kind of curious what the general consensus is now a days? BP51 are at the top of my list and my build dreams are getting closer. (hopefully next year)

On paper they sound like a no brainer! Corrosion resistance (VERY important to me), not only do they have probably THE best warranty it backed by ARB.

The negatives that I see are limited travel. Kind of... I am sure its better than stock, but not as good as other systems in the price range...

Anyhow, Dobs released the MRR system more recently and it sounds like a very similar type shock as far as adjustability goes. Unsure if it is internally valved?

I am very shocked to read the guy in this thread, I think STRAP22, Going from BP51 to Toytec!! that seems very unexpected..

Anyhow what do you guys think?

I think if you're looking for durability, reliability, and customer support ARB is the way to go. From what I understand they have a longer run life before needing a rebuild as well. ARB focuses more on longevity then all out performance per-se. In your case, being in a rust belt, I'd go for the BP-51 or any other aluminum shock body C/O over the Dobs MRR. I'm not sure that I would fully trust the coating that Dobinsons uses for corrosion resistance in a rust belt state. No matter how good the coating is and no matter how often you wash your car salt will find a way to corrode anything. Elka, who makes Toytecs Aluma series shocks, is pretty popular in Canada because they use pretty much all aluminum products where they can to avoid any corrosion.

 

[evidence]

I've had the BP-51s on my 19 for about 2 years now. They perform amaze, no complaints on that front and they have plenty of adjustability. I had my right rear leak a bit earlier this year. There weren't any performance issues I noticed, and it looked very minor. I just spotted it while doing the KDSS compression/balance trick to get rid of the lean.

I emailed ARB, they asked for my receipt, and 4 days after emailing them I had a completely new shock in hand with no further questions asked. It had a prepaid label to send the old one back. Probably the easiest warranty process I've had with any high priced item. If anyone is wondering about ARB standing behind their products, I'd say that's not a concern.