So I’ve finally found some time to sit down and write a review of the OME BP-51 suspension system. It’s been on my 2007 FJ Cruiser for several months now, and I honestly couldn’t be happier. This suspension is so smooth, it’s like driving a touring car. The Internal Bypass technology absorbs every bump in the road, and the easily adjustable rebound and compression has been … [Read more...]
Old Man Emu BP-51 Install – 2007 FJ Cruiser
It's no secret that we here at DirtRoadTrip are suckers for sexy suspension systems with Remote Reservoirs and Internal Bypass shocks. I mean if you can't hang your shocks up on a wall in an industrial art exhibit, whats the point, right? Anyways, our latest suspension upgrade is no different. But it's really not about looks, it's all about performance (ok, mostly about … [Read more...]
JK Old Man Emu Spring Upgrade
Generally speaking, when you start modifying your rig all of the additional changes come with one major drawback, weight. Two years ago I installed an AEV 3.5" DualSport SC suspension in our 2014 JKU Rubicon, and while it's been a great suspension setup, the rear end of the Jeep was starting to show some major sagging after the first few weeks. Since I'm not a big fan of … [Read more...]
New Product: ARB/OME BP-51 Bypass Shocks
I can't help but give my $0.02 on ARB's recented debuted Old Man Emu BP-51 Bypass Coilovers and Shocks. I mean, this is ARB taking a direct shot … [Read more...]
