2" Ironman Lift

[BigBrownFJ60]

Finally got the Ironman installed. I was one of the people who purchased this on eBay way back when. But deployments and training have kept me away from any real work. But a buddy and I pulled it into the shop one night and just went to town on it.

First, holy cr@p were those frame pins hard to get out. We finally resorted to the torch for the rear end. That went much faster. Other that a few banged knuckles and alot of grime, this was a pretty straight forward job. Other than replacing the fuel pump, I have yet to do much to the cruiser in the year that I've owned it. I have the rebuild kit for the knuckles and a new master cylinder and caddy calipers for the back. All in good time.

Anyway, I just thought I'd post a quick before and after pic. It sits a bit high in the rear, but I don't really mind the look. Oh yeah, and I put new rubber and wheels to go with the lift.

Before


After

 

[bridges]

Looks great!!! Frame pins were the toughest part of mine as well...

 

[lonelydriver]

any comments on how the ride is w/ the overload springs removed?

I usually drive without any load in the back and it's too stiff w/ out any weight.


regards
-Kevin

 

[FJ40Jim]

I have been driving mine lately w/ one full length leaf removed from each pack. Ride is MUCH nicer. rode like an oxcart before. Now it rides like a stockish vehicle, only a little bit taller.

Just installed an ARB bumper, 8K winch, second batt. Now the front end is a little too droopy, so the front leaves will be reinstalled to see if the ride quality is OK w/ all the extra weight.

 

[lonelydriver]

Ahhh thanks fj40jim, I guess I have a project to do.

and for the rest, here's my 62 with ironman lift w/ ironman shackles in motion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym4J9iUdcVk

 

[Chase77]

here's my 62 with ironman lift w/ ironman shackles in motion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym4J9iUdcVk

What size tires are you running in that clip? 33's?

 

[lonelydriver]

yup, 33's

 

[Nev62]

opps, double reply

 

[Nev62]

Whilst not a crusier, I had a 2" Iornman lift on a Ford Raider (Mazda b2600 with wagon body and rebadged Ford). The only problem was the wrong bushes were sent. Got it sorted overnight without a problem. I maybe in Australia but live some 680 miles away so overnight was not too bad.

Flex was quite good and I think it is just a matter of matching the spring stiffness (light/medium/heavy) with your intended use.

Nev

 

[CaliCruiser]

Finally got the Ironman installed. I was one of the people who purchased this on eBay way back when. But deployments and training have kept me away from any real work. But a buddy and I pulled it into the shop one night and just went to town on it.

First, holy cr@p were those frame pins hard to get out. We finally resorted to the torch for the rear end. That went much faster. Other that a few banged knuckles and alot of grime, this was a pretty straight forward job. Other than replacing the fuel pump, I have yet to do much to the cruiser in the year that I've owned it. I have the rebuild kit for the knuckles and a new master cylinder and caddy calipers for the back. All in good time.

Anyway, I just thought I'd post a quick before and after pic. It sits a bit high in the rear, but I don't really mind the look. Oh yeah, and I put new rubber and wheels to go with the lift.

Before
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After
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Man that is a really nice transformation!

Dylan