HOW SHOCKS WORK

28th August, 2023

With the increasing popularity of 4WD vehicles and SUVs in Australia, weekend off road adventures with the family are more accessible than ever. But with more vehicles on the Outback tracks, it means there’s a higher chance of unexpected surprises and bingles with other vehicles. If you’re one of the many newcomers to the game, or even an old hat ...

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Speed vs Position Sensitive Damping

25th August, 2023

Speed sensitive damping is related to the damping force increasing as the speed of the shock’s movement increases. One of the benefits of speed sensitive dampers is that they provide a soft comfortable ride at low speeds but still give the driver control and confidence at high speeds like driving over corrugated roads and over potholes without much movement transfer ...

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OME SUSPENSION FITMENT

OME SUSPENSION FITMENT

25th August, 2023

At Old Man Emu, we are unique in offering complete vehicle suspension solutions that are tailored to each vehicle, with componentry that works harmoniously together to provide you with maximum performance. We not only develop shock absorbers and springs for 4WD vehicles, but also a variety of additional hardware to ensure you get the best possible result by upgrading your ...

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Upgrading Your Suspension For Towing

25th August, 2023

Many four-wheel-drive owners choose these cars as a towing vehicle. Whether that is for a camper trailer, a big caravan, large boat, a horse float or something else, the standard suspension is capable of this but usually as the sacrifice for comfort and handling. Once you begin to add weight like tow ball load to a vehicle that has not ...

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Why Upgrade Your Suspension?

Why Upgrade Your Suspension?

25th August, 2023

When a vehicle manufacturer designs a 4WD, designs are centred on a mass market that has a variety of uses for that vehicle.  A vehicle's suspension system is one area that is compromised between the need to carry additional loads while retaining elevated levels of comfort and precise handling characteristics as expected in today’s modern vehicles.  It may be a daily driver ...

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Understanding GVM & GCM

Understanding GVM & GCM

25th August, 2023

A common question we get at ARB revolves around the difference between GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) And GCM (Gross Combinational Mass).   In Australia, the GVM of a 4WD vehicle is the manufacturers maximum net weight of the vehicle. This figure includes the total weight of the car whilst empty, ball load of any trailer being towed, people, fuel, accessories and luggage.  In ...

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