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Originally Posted by IXPLOR
I had the ARB OME setup installed in May 2021 then went on a 7k outback roadtrip to test it out.
Went pretty well however will be putting the factory nivomat shocks back in albeit new ones. I found that loaded even with the heavy duty springs the rear sagged on the ARB shocks which apparently retain the 3.5 tonne towing capacity even have it on my receipt not that I ever tow that.
The reason behind going back to the Nivomats is they are bloody good at levelling the rear, even loaded on factory springs the rear remained high as opposed to loaded with the ARB shocks.
I am waiting for the new Nivomats to arrive and will take some before and after measurements of rear heights and post up
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I'm impressed with them throw my van on back and they settle back to within 5mm of their position when empty.... ball weight of 280kg and I'm close to GCM. The Nivomatts though handle the load very well but with lifted springs spacers are a must or they will blow out.
Come across a fella with the OME set up he added bags to his and was very happy with it, looked good when hooked up.
The 3.5t tow capacity is a bit of a dream really, since its all about the weight on the tow ball and GCM which stymies it, originally 600kg carry cap on the JGC, once you subtract 2 bums, some bar work, tow bar and some gear in the back you don't have much left for ball weight, adding roof racks, aux batteries and fridges cuts it back or easily be over..........