: ori coil less struts


brainless
01-09-2003, 01:51 PM
we are proud to annouce that we now carry the ori nitrogen gas strut . this is a coil less strut. with side hill sensing valve .
when the truck goes into a side hill position the valve will double the spring rate on the downhill shocks .
these shocks are available in 8-20" travel and can be ordered up to 40" of travel
these may be the future of rockcrawling

Stabilizer bars add weight and increase resistance to upward wheel movement, causing a harsh and uncomfortable ride, and inhibit wheel contact with the ground on uneven terrain. Each ORI Strut is an independent stabilizer working in harmony with the other wheel struts. With the independent stabilizer action of the ORI Strut true four-wheel independent suspension is realized – faster, more controlled speed over rough terrain is now possible. A high flow main piston provides the quickest compression stroke wheel response available; and complimented with a 7-position externally adjustable rebound dampening, you can easily tune the ORI Strut to your driving style.

For those of you who only know two speeds – full throttle or broken, you are no strangers to hot shocks. For you, the ORI Strut has a built-in cooling pump that circulates dampening oil through the heat-generating rod bearing, into an outer concentric cooling chamber, and back into the main cylinder.

The bump stop, limit strap and shock are all integral components of the ORI Strut’s hydraulics

Rock Crawling provides one of the slowest moving adrenaline rushes money can buy, yet the needs are very unique. ORI Struts are the perfect compliment to a rock crawler, adding instant chassis stability for the unexpected bumps and twists, while at the same time delivering total control over axle articulation. With external piping and controls, each strut can be either pressurized to full extension or collapsed with vacuum – eliminating suspension unloading – all at your command.

ORI’s patented pneumatic logic is governed by a gravity-sensitive weighted cam, which triggers a pilot shuttle valve within the upper cap of the strut. The cam reports changes in vehicle inclination to the pilot valve, which in turn, provides a small air volume input signal to a high-flow spool valve. The high-flow spool either blocks or opens airflow between the main and outer cylinders. When the vehicle leans on a hill or fast turn, a hard spring rate is achieved by confining compression stroke gases within the main cylinder. When the vehicle returns to a level position, the pneumatic logic opens the high-flow spool valves of all four struts to combine the compressible volumes of the main and outer cylinders, resulting in a soft spring rate. Each strut is calibrated at installation for mounting angle and its right or left side relative position.

Base Price by Stroke Length Option (inches)
StrokeLength CenterDistanceExtended Approx.Weight BasePrice
08 24” 12.8lbs $725
10 28” 13.5lbs $760
12 32” 14.2lbs $795
14 36” 14.9lbs $830
16 40” 15.6lbs $865
18 44” 16.3lbs $900
20 48” 17.0lbs $935

cruiserrg
01-09-2003, 04:51 PM
Looks real interesting.

The bump stop, limit strap and shock are all integral components of the ORI Strut’s hydraulics

I assume this means you need shocks along with these...what type vavling is recommened? Doesn't the strut have its own dampening? If so, why is an additional shock needed? More details on the extension and compression by vacuum would be good..what controls would be needed? Do they come with the struts.

Guess I have many questions...so is there any more detailed information on-line or that you can send me on these?

brainless
01-09-2003, 04:56 PM
i have had a few email about these and to clear it up these are a coilover replacements not just a shock

instead of the rigs weight being supported by coil spring these use nitrogen pressure

these have internal bump and extension stops

brainless
01-09-2003, 05:30 PM
no you dont need shocks as well as the ori struts the valving is adjustable . the controls for vacum extension are not yet available . it is something that is in the works
you can read more about them at http://www.oristruts.com/

Originally posted by cruiserrg
Looks real interesting.



I assume this means you need shocks along with these...what type vavling is recommened? Doesn't the strut have its own dampening? If so, why is an additional shock needed? More details on the extension and compression by vacuum would be good..what controls would be needed? Do they come with the struts.

Guess I have many questions...so is there any more detailed information on-line or that you can send me on these?

cruiserrg
01-09-2003, 05:45 PM
Thanks for the link.

Any idea when the vacuum extension controls will be available? What will be the cost of that option over base price?

Lastly, anyone in competitive rockcrawling using these yet that could give a testamonial?

brainless
01-09-2003, 08:35 PM
they have been tested and the first production run will be ready in feb.
no idea on the release date for the controls and no additional pricing yet .

i believe most of the first run will end up on competition buggies.

rcaa and uroc are ruling on them right now .

if they work as stated they could be THE shock to use in competition .
lightweight ,full travel with no spring bind or need for a tender coil , fully controllable and side hill sensing that doubles the downhill shocks spring rate ..

brainless
01-20-2003, 07:36 PM
the first run is almost sold out ....

brainless
01-30-2003, 11:30 AM
the first production run should be ready to go some time next week . you should be seeing these show up at the first rcaa event
and other events around the country