Old Man Emu.
Suspension chosen for the vehicle and the load.

Old Man Emu is ARB’s specialist suspension brand, developed around the way a 4x4 carries weight and travels across different surfaces. Its approach considers springs, dampers and supporting components as a system, with choices defined by vehicle application and load. The wider catalogue includes Nitrocharger and BP-51 families, offering different damper technologies and setup options. At Hoonies, explore the listed Ranger suspension packages and upper control arms, including kits for different front equipment and rear-load requirements. A useful suspension choice starts with what the vehicle carries every day as well as what it carries on a trip. Match that load and the exact vehicle to the package before considering height and adjustment options.

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Load-based choice · Matched components

12 Products in this range

Load-based choice Describe permanent equipment and normal cargo before selecting a kit.

Matched components Check the springs, dampers and hardware included in the specific package.

Exact application Vehicle generation, axle and setup requirements remain important.

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Why we choose Old Man Emu

We choose Old Man Emu because load is central to its suspension approach. A vehicle fitted with a front bar, winch, canopy or regularly carried equipment has different requirements from an otherwise standard pickup. The range makes those distinctions part of the kit choice, alongside the damper family. That gives customers a useful way to plan a complete suspension package around how their vehicle is equipped and used.

Springs and dampers considered together

A suspension package combines components with different jobs: springs support the vehicle and its load, while dampers control movement. Old Man Emu’s system-led approach makes that relationship part of the product choice. Compare the complete package and supplied components for the application, rather than selecting a spring or damper in isolation.

Specify the weight the vehicle carries

The kits offered here distinguish load arrangements, including front equipment and different rear-load requirements. Use the weight the vehicle carries consistently as part of the decision, then account for its touring load. A stated load option describes the suspension choice; it does not establish a new vehicle weight limit.

Different damper families, different setup choices

Nitrocharger and BP-51 packages provide different damper approaches, with BP-51 using adjustable internal-bypass technology. Compare the family, exact kit and setup information for your vehicle. Adjustment features and supporting control-arm requirements belong to the individual package, so confirm them alongside the load and installation plan.

How to choose

List permanent weight Include canopies, bars, winches and other fitted equipment.
Describe normal use Explain cargo, towing and road or off-road priorities.
Check the kit Review the application and supplied components.