OME Suspension change for Pajero SWB

Chris2 · Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:55 am

Since my last trip to the Richtersveld, I noticed that my Pajero was hanging rather low on the rear side. I was heavily loaded (chock-a-block inside, plus a roofrack with another spare wheel, 2 x jerrycans, etc).

This is what she looked like:

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So I decided to make a plan....

I had OMEs fiited at Safari Centre. Here are the details of the lift I got:

Before:
LF = 715mm RF = 710mm
LR = 740mm RR = 730mm

After OME fitted:
LF = 765mm RF = 765mm
LR = 775mm RR = 780mm

In front there was a 50mm lift and back it lifted between 35 and 50mm

And this is what she now looks like...

So far I am extremely happy with my decision. I will be doing the Richtersveld in April again. This time I will be carrying an even heavier load as i am currently busy with a drawer and fridge slide system that will add some additional weight...

ghost_traffic · Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:04 am

Looking good. Excellent decision IMHO.

Nico.

NightFighter · Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:36 pm

stunning
like those wheels too!!

KaiV · Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:32 pm

NightFighter wrote:stunning
like those wheels too!!

Speed rating of that rubber??? Looks good:)

Chris2 · Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:20 am

KaiV wrote: Speed rating of that rubber??? Looks good:)

KaiV
The official rating is: Q (160 km/h). I doubt I would want to drive that fast with these tyres..!

cawleydavid · Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:23 pm

Please help, I am living in the middle east and trying to source suspension bushes and ball joints for a Gen 3 Pajero, looking for an online supplier - tried contacting Nonathelene but they didn't reply and there was no sign of an online order/delivery option - any ideas?

David

JohnDG · Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:26 am

Hi chris

Like ur Paj!!! Fitting OME next week on my 3500 swb. Considering Burnco bumper. Can you post a pic of ur Paj from the front so I can get a look at the bumper?

Thanks,

JohnDG

CATS · Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:06 pm

Chris2 wrote:Since my last trip to the Richtersveld, I noticed that my Pajero was hanging rather low on the rear side. I was heavily loaded (chock-a-block inside, plus a roofrack with another spare wheel, 2 x jerrycans, etc).

So far I am extremely happy with my decision. I will be doing the Richtersveld in April again. This time I will be carrying an even heavier load as i am currently busy with a drawer and fridge slide system that will add some additional weight...

Mmmm - Might be seeing you in April in the Richtersveld. I will also be there over the Easter long weekend.

CATS

Chris2 · Tue Mar 29, 2011 2:44 pm

CATS wrote:
Mmmm - Might be seeing you in April in the Richtersveld. I will also be there over the Easter long weekend.

CATS

Hi CATS

we will be staying over at Potjiespram on 24 Apr leaving the next morning since that was the only available spot for us in the Park (4 or 5 vehicles). We then follow the Akkadis pass, Penkop & Koerdegab pass to exit en route to Kuboes.

During this trip we will stay over at Kuboes, Tierhoek, Bakkranse.

Let me know when you are where, perhaps we can say "hello"..?

The main aim of this trip was not to visit the Park - we are doing an outreach to some people.

Christo

CATS · Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:30 am

Chris2 wrote:
CATS wrote:
Mmmm - Might be seeing you in April in the Richtersveld. I will also be there over the Easter long weekend.

CATS
...we will be staying over at Potjiespram on 24 Apr leaving the next morning since that was the only available spot for us in the Park (4 or 5 vehicles)...

Then I will most probably not see you. I will be staying in the park from the 26April till the 1May at various camps.

Enjoy and drive save.

CATS