Giving your vehicle a little lift courtesy of a suspension kit upgrade is on the hit list of many off-roaders.
As a leading stockist of suspension kits from the world’s best 4×4 brands, we’re your one-stop shop for all things upgrade. But when upgrading your suspension, there are two brands that are popular amongst Land Rover Defender and Discovery drivers in particular.
Here we compare Britpart suspension for Land Rover Defender and Discovery and Old Man Emu, as well as take a closer look at the advantages of upgrading your suspension.
Why upgrade your Land Rover’s suspension?
With the right suspension upgrade in tow, you can solve some of the most common suspension issues as well as increase your load capacity for carrying heavy loads or towing, which is great news for proud owners of Land Rover Defender or Discovery models.
A suspension upgrade also promises the capability to take on bigger, better and more rugged trails as 3BenefitsOf explains:
“Besides reducing the risk of hitting obstacles, installing a 4WD suspension kit can also improve the vehicle’s overall off-road performance by optimising departure, approach and break-over angles. In addition, the increased wheel travel results in better articulation (the vehicle’s ability to keep all wheels in contact with the ground) which keeps the 4WD more stable. As a result, drivers have more control over the vehicle and experience increased comfort.”
How do Britpart and Old Man Emu suspension kits compare?
Offering a specification that is pretty similar on paper, it can be a difficult decision to choose between budget Britpart and premium OME suspension kits without the right knowledge.
Both brands deliver a complete kit for your Land Rover Defender or Discovery, with the high quality, versatile and competitively priced springs providing an excellent alternative to the OE springs that are known to sag rather quickly with off-road use.
There are some key differences that separate Britpart suspension for Land Rover Defender and Discovery and Old Man Emu OME suspension, whether opting for the classic kit or a product with optional BP-51 shocks.
So, which is better – Britpart or Old Man Emu?
Although often not visible at first glance, the quality of the materials used along with the internal components makes OME suspension lift kits superior. The quality of the oil and oil seals in Old Man Emu’s shock absorbers will also influence the durability and ride quality of your vehicle once upgraded.
Old Man Emu uses a heavy gauge, 1.6mm steel reserve tube, which is 23% more effective than commonly used 1.3mm wall tubing.
OME springs are also manufactured using state-of-the-art, micro-alloyed spring steel. This advanced material guarantees superior strength and durability; it’s double scragged before and after shot peening to reduce spring stress and enhance suspension spring life further. The quality of the material and these cutting-edge manufacturing methods actively prevent spring sag whilst improving ride performance and durability on and off road.
Old Man Emu’s manufacturing prowess and experience – which has seen these Australian engineered, premium kits sold worldwide for more than three decades and become a favourite amongst serious off-roaders – means a range of tuned and matched integrated systems.
OME suspension kits are crafted from parts that were developed specifically to be used together, instead of being a combination of parts that were not developed together and have been chosen primarily to increase the vehicle’s ride height. The result is optimum comfort, load-carrying capability and control with every vehicle-specific upgrade.
Want to experience the premium solutions offered by Old Man Emu for yourself? Browse our selection of Old Man Emu suspension kits for Land Rover Defender and Discovery models.
