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missing-snowman

Hi All,

Anybody else had this problem?
The shocks are Pro Comp E9000 and only 2 or 3 years old.

The Trooper feels fine when driving and I'm wondering if the garage is not used to off road vehicles!
Worse, it appears Explorer Pro Comp in Lymm has gone out of business. Website all but down and telephone number no longer in use Sad

Life time warranty is going to be pretty meaningless unless anyone knows of an alternate Pro Comp dealer in the UK.

Cheers,
Missing-Snowman

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missing-snowman · Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 11:54 Post subject: Pro Comp Distributer

http://www.xplorer-procomp.com/ - Bearmach pro comp distributer
029 20 856555

Pro Comp ES9000 front 0-1" lift - model no. 915510
Pro Comp ES9000 rear 0-1" lift - model no. 919500

Front specs
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15.69" Extended
10.02" Compressed
5.67" Travel
Top Mount= Stem
Bottom Mount=Loop
2.36" Body Diameter

Rear Specs
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19.84" Extended
12.32" Compressed
7.52" Travel
Top Mount= Stem
Bottom Mount=Loop
2.36" Body Diameter

missing-snowman · Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 13:38 Post subject: "Negligble Dampening"

Well this seems to be bull. Hard braking causes the car to dive maybe 4" and then 2 little bounces of around 1-1.5" - Hardly negligible dampening.

I'll be taking it to Monksheath Isuzu for their input...

When I dig out the original invoice I'll confirm the correct model number (Pro Comp ES9000 front 0-1" lift - model no. 915510) was fitted.

Watch this space

Philp · Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 14:13 Post subject:

It should only really bounce once, sounds like your shocks are past their best. Don't forget using them off road is a whole different kettle of fish with regards to longevity to using them on road on smooth (ish) tarmac.
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missing-snowman · Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 15:32 Post subject: Never Been Off Road

Unless speed bumps count Smile

missing-snowman · Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 17:37 Post subject: New OME Shocks

Well I haven't got too much time to piss about so have used it as an excuse to do the all-round upgrade I wanted when originally fitting the Pro Comps! :-DDD

Ordered the following from TBR (offroad24.co.uk) :-DDD

OME N65 - Firm Front
OME N15 - Firm Rear
OME 919 - Firm Springs

rallymarshall · Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 21:12 Post subject:

i found that when i had pro comps on mine, it would bounce like a ball and they were new shocks, superb for off road but sh ite for on road
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missing-snowman · Posted: Fri May 07, 2010 22:44 Post subject:

Certainly looking forward to seeing how improved the ride and handling will be Wink

missing-snowman

Well the Shocks and springs have arrived.

The springs look extremely well made and are wonderful. Sheer quality finish.

The shocks however are unfinished with swarf around the welding and cracks in the actual (very poor) weld of the mounts. If these last 2 years I will eat my hat.
The internals may be alright but frankly the pro comp was a far superior product in its exterior manufacture.

Still, time will tell but if this is the quality now coming out the factory expect OME Nitrochargers Division to be sold or bankrupt very soon.
Hard to believe they are stamped with Made in Australia cause it's a long time since I've seen such tat.

Oh yeah, nearly forgot... I was sent N42 instead of the N15 I ordered. Any one know if this is a problem?

Cheers,
Missing-Snowman

markymoan · Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 23:21 Post subject:

We need to play swap, I think my shocks where made by Brunel, I feel every slight bump like being on a milk float Evil or Very Mad

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missing-snowman · Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 6:36 Post subject: Isambard

I'll be having them fitted tomorrow or do them this weekend so the jury is still out Wink

K.Goodwin · Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 17:56 Post subject:

I've got OME shocks on the front of mine.
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missing-snowman · Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 15:39 Post subject: Wrong Shocks fitted :-(

Well the garage ordered and fitted their own shocks (brand X?) on the front by mistake so have agreed for it to go back and have the OME shocks fitted.
Not overly impressive but at least MOT is now good for another year. The ride has firmed up somewhat at the front and highlights how soft the car is at the rear.

Pending confirmation on suitability of N42 for rear shocks before having them fitted.

missing-snowman · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 14:46 Post subject: Procrastination can be expensive

Well I never got back to TBR about the N42 and the garage rang this morning to say they were too long for the springs Sad

Not a great surprise really. Called TBR but goes straight thru to msg so waiting on email response.

Be extra labour charge from the garage but hey ho it's a local family business.

missing-snowman · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 14:15 Post subject: Old Emu finally fitted all around

Apparantly the N15 rear shocks had a wider mounting and the bracket needed widening a little but no so much as to imping the thru bolt so all's well.

Now I just have the bother of arranging a courier to return the other shocks.

Ride hight noticeably higher (which is nice!) and virtually no body roll on roundabouts. Firmer ride but tarmac mostly smooth, but mounting the pavement wasn't too harsh. Plenty of pot holes in my part of the world so will provide update in time.