Thoughts on Old Man Emu BP-51 shocks?

What backspacing and offsets on wheels are you guys running. I'm going to run 255/85/16 and currently hunting for. We wheels

 

I currently run the TRD Pro Wheels in Gloss Black

• 16-in. x 7-in. 9-spoke split-style
• 13 mm off-set
• 11mm backspacing

From what I recall most of the TRD Pro wheels were nearly always around 11 mm of backspacing.

Hope this helps. Post up some pics after you get your new wheels mounted up!

 

Sorry for revising an older post but do you know for a fact that you can't get the OME BP51s rebuilt locally? I was thinking about getting them but you make a really good point. I think I rather have something that could be serviced locally when I need it.

 

Are you familiar with the rebuild process for the ARB B51's. I'm researching them and like everything about the kit except that I've been hearing that I won't be able to rebuild them like I would fox or king shocks.

 

I asked at all the local shops and no one has parts for them, pretty sure you have to send them in. You could ask arb USA in Seattle and see what they say.

 

I have not ‘fully rebuilt’ them (guts), but I have had two ‘failures’, both after warranty. In one case ARBUSA sent me new bottom bearings for my fronts, in the other case they sent me a whole new rear shock, at no cost to me.

I would say replacing a shock out of warranty is pretty good service.

Also, I still have my broken rear shock and it is my understanding, from talking to ARBUSA tech support, that they will supply parts, at cost, if I decide to rebuild it.

 

I'm going to reach out to them to get the details. I plan on having this truck for a long time and would hate to have to buy all new shocks at $800+ a pop.