History of Old
Man Emu

The Old Man Emu (OME) brand has its roots firmly planted in off road racing and draws its name from the emu’s ability to maintain great stability when moving over uneven terrain at high speeds. From humble beginnings in 1976, ARB purchased the company in 1988 and has continued to develop and test the products in Australia’s harsh 4WD environments.   

With an engineering focus for comfort and control for both on road and off-road use, today OME provides tailored suspension solutions for over 200 popular 4WD vehicles. Whether it is for work or play, touring or off road, OME has a selection of springs, shocks and associated suspension components that will transform your 4WD’s ride, handling and off-road capabilities. 

Australia’s leading 4×4 suspension brand considers your individual requirements with specialist engineers spending hundreds of man hours testing and modifying various combinations in the demanding Australian Outback so you can find the most suitable solution for your needs.

Suspension systems, especially when referring to 4WDs, are complex. Determining the right solution for each 4WD requires special attention to many factors, with weight being the most critical. Old Man Emu 4×4 suspension by ARB approaches this in a unique way.

Instead of offering a compilation of parts that have been chosen primarily to increase the vehicle’s ride height, OME 4×4 suspension provides a range of tuned, matched and integrated systems, each offering optimum levels of comfort, load carrying capability and control characteristics.