Old Man Emu MT64 vs Dobinsons IMS (Best bang for buck monotube shocks?)

[@Kai__Larsen]

OME/ARB and Dobinsons are 2 high quality Australian companies that make great products.

Price (front and rear shocks + springs/coils only)
-MT64: $2,563
-IMS: $2,100



Branded Upper Control Arms:
OME: $680
Dobinsons: $1,100 (keep in mind they are billet AKA beefy)




Shocks, Springs/Coils & UCA's:
OME: $3,243
Dobinsons: $3,200

That's a roughly $43 difference (give or take)

Here are a few of the main differences I'd like to point out.

Shock Body Size:
OME: 2.8" (71mm)
Dobinsons: 2.6" (66mm)

Valving Type:
OME: Digressive (Firm at low speed (for handling), softens at higher speed (for bumps)
Dobinsons: Linear (Damping force increases proportionally with shock shaft speed. Smooth, predictable, balanced)

They are both rebuildable.
They are both pre-tuned by the manufacturer.
Both have a 2-3 year warranty.

Dobinsons is slightly cheaper for just the suspension not factoring in control arms as there are so many options to choose outside of staying with the same brand. Although it is a .2" smaller shock body.

If anyone is running these kits feel free to share your thoughts! Or which one you would buy.