Hi Trist. Any pics of the current set up showing the rake? I am about to pull the trigger on the same kit as you (no UCA's though for now) and would love to see how it sets the truck.
Thanks!
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Hi Trist. Any pics of the current set up showing the rake? I am about to pull the trigger on the same kit as you (no UCA's though for now) and would love to see how it sets the truck.
Thanks!
stonekutters
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Yes I do not have any additional weight in the rear either and the rake is just fine. My t-bars may be cranked up too much because even with the Light Racing UCAs Toyota could not get the camber into factory spec. I didn't mark the cams properly before I took them out so maybe they needed to adjust those, but I don't know much about that. Overall the suspension feels tighter and a lot less floaty, but still rides pretty nice. I had 200k on the stock suspension so Im not sure how they ride compared to new OEM shocks and springs. If you would like I could take measurements from the center of the wheel to the middle of the fender arch.
Thanks for the offer Trist. I think I'm good. I found pics and measurements at the following link as well:
Report: Ironman 2" coils, TBs, foam cells
Thanks again.
Just wanted to chime in with my experience. Slightly lifted truck with 33" tires, front and rear steel bumper, winch, sliders. The foam core pros are nice on-road, firmer than stock but not harsh. Less rolling in the corners. Supposedly they allow slightly more travel than the stock shocks too, but I can't confirm this. Proved their worth when I went blasting (50 mph) for a couple of hours straight across Death Valley washboard, in a fully loaded (5 people, plus all our stuff) cruiser. When I stopped, the shocks were too hot to touch, but they never stopped damping, and don't seem worse for the wear.
As an aside, my "D" light, which had never worked since I bought the truck started working after that day of washboard! Still working 3 months later!
As an aside, my "D" light, which had never worked since I bought the truck started working after that day of washboard! Still working 3 months later!
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re_guderian
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bummer... but a cool trip! The "D-light mod" was (one of) the best things my truck came with. That sucker is too bright!
Haha! I didn't miss the D when it was gone, and don't mind it now that it is back.
Nice update as "planning" suspension mod similar to yours (same duty....corrugated roads).
BTW: Can you confirm that you were running airdown mode when on DV corrugated dirt (assume saline valley road....when I did that had to go 5-10mph
...it was a long run). If so, what pressure?
BTW: Can you confirm that you were running airdown mode when on DV corrugated dirt (assume saline valley road....when I did that had to go 5-10mph
...it was a long run). If so, what pressure?
Nice update as "planning" suspension mod similar to yours (same duty....corrugated roads).
BTW: Can you confirm that you were running airdown mode when on DV corrugated dirt (assume saline valley road....when I did that had to go 5-10mph
Yes, good eye, Saline valley. Hours of washboard, we found that 30-55 mph (depending on visibility of the road ahead) didn’t feel any worse than 15 mph, so we went for it. Had to drive with total attention to slow down in time for whoops and other obstacles, we sure were glad when we got off the washboard. We were aired down to 16 psi. At full tire pressure it would’ve shake in the truck apart.
Was pretty nervous about the shocks, because when I would pull over to check they were too hot to touch for more than a second or so. In retrospect, I think I had plenty of margin. The Internet says that metal gets too hot to touch around 140-150°F, so that’s roughly what temperature they were. According to Iron Man‘s testing, the shock starts to experience minor fade at 300°F, and “accelerated wear“ at 390°F. So I could probably have run through Saline Valley at 100 mph!
Well, rig did not fall apart even though I was @ full tire air pressure. this was my first run with the rig.
It was the lesser of 2 evils as I was to ascend lippincott pass and never done it before. seeings how I did not have an air compressor, I took the risk.
Bonus was it shook enough to make evident truck pieces that were worn/loose (rear vent window mounting, etc.). Also made me appreciate spending $$$ to rectify suspension
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It was the lesser of 2 evils as I was to ascend lippincott pass and never done it before. seeings how I did not have an air compressor, I took the risk.
Bonus was it shook enough to make evident truck pieces that were worn/loose (rear vent window mounting, etc.). Also made me appreciate spending $$$ to rectify suspension
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Well, rig did not fall apart even though I was @ full tire air pressure. this was my first run with the rig.
It was the lesser of 2 evils as I was to ascend lippincott pass and never done it before. seeings how I did not have an air compressor, I took the risk.
Bonus was it shook enough to make evident truck pieces that were worn/loose (rear vent window mounting, etc.). Also made me appreciate spending $$$ to rectify suspension
What did your OEM shocks think of it? Did they get hot enough to stop damping?
Personally, I wouldn’t hesitate to air down to 19 or 20, then keep it under 55 on the pavement until I could get to some air at a gas station. Or stop and ask any built 4x4 you see along the way.
Did not check shock temp...never thought of it....though going so slow that I doubt I would have noticed fade or any other shock issue (other than broken mount, etc.).
Very good adv w/r to low pressure/pavement. I would hesitate to ask any other offroader for air as it could substantially take up lots of their time, excepting if i was dead in the water (flat, etc.).
Very good adv w/r to low pressure/pavement. I would hesitate to ask any other offroader for air as it could substantially take up lots of their time, excepting if i was dead in the water (flat, etc.).
In my experience, overlanders or Off-roaders all like helping each other. I know I do.
Any status updates for this kit? People who have been running them a while, how are you liking them now?
I'm looking to pull the trigger on a lift kit this week as an 8 hour road trip just high lighted how worn my existing suspension is. I've been eyeing the Tough Dogs too. These popped up in my radar and look promising. Plus, it appears MT has items in stock.
I'm currently a stock weight rig. Sliders will be coming soon and occasionally I will tow a light 16' hybrid camper. Front bumper and winch may be in a year or so. It's looking like the FCP kit comes over sprung for my application, I'll look into alternative springs as well. I'm not opposed to running a softer spring for ride quality's sake and a set of air bags in the back for when there's a load.
I'm looking to pull the trigger on a lift kit this week as an 8 hour road trip just high lighted how worn my existing suspension is. I've been eyeing the Tough Dogs too. These popped up in my radar and look promising. Plus, it appears MT has items in stock.
I'm currently a stock weight rig. Sliders will be coming soon and occasionally I will tow a light 16' hybrid camper. Front bumper and winch may be in a year or so. It's looking like the FCP kit comes over sprung for my application, I'll look into alternative springs as well. I'm not opposed to running a softer spring for ride quality's sake and a set of air bags in the back for when there's a load.
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I ran FCP on stock springs with only added weight being sliders, for a month or two, and it wasn't too stiff. Drove it 40 miles a day just fine.
Since then I've added a front ironman bullbar and ome 860s and it's great. I towed 3500lbs recently and the shocks felt better than the HD bilsteins I used to have.
Another way to buy them is straight from the ironman usa shop. I got free shipping and it was quick. https://ironman4x4america.com/truck/toyota/landcruiser/100-series/
Since then I've added a front ironman bullbar and ome 860s and it's great. I towed 3500lbs recently and the shocks felt better than the HD bilsteins I used to have.
Another way to buy them is straight from the ironman usa shop. I got free shipping and it was quick. https://ironman4x4america.com/truck/toyota/landcruiser/100-series/
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100% still love mine.
Thanks for the feedback.
When you say stock springs, are you referring to the stock OEM springs or the ones that come 'stock' in the kit? Have you found any lack of performance with the shocks or found yourself looking for an upgrade?
Awesome! The pricing is a little better than what (I think...) the alternative set will be. I don't mind the buy once, cry once mantra, but if I don't have to cry too hard to begin with, that's not terrible.
Sorry for the confusion - I was running oem springs with 170k miles.
They've performed great in everything so far. Only time it's been bouncy is with the 860 springs and a completely empty truck (not even back seats) but go figure. I think the only thing I'd consider upgrading to would be adjustable kings/icons if I wanted to do higher speed driving but those are $$$.
They've performed great in everything so far. Only time it's been bouncy is with the 860 springs and a completely empty truck (not even back seats) but go figure. I think the only thing I'd consider upgrading to would be adjustable kings/icons if I wanted to do higher speed driving but those are $$$.
Gotcha. So you didn't run the springs from the kit ever I'm guessing, correct? What about the TBs?
Springs are easy to replace and swap out; I'd like to avoid having to if possible, though. I know my OEM springs are done at 245k, I couldn't even consider keeping them in there.
I've budgeted $2-2.5K for the lift, including TBs, UCAs and the little bits like diff drop and extended links. I think for what fits into that range, this may be the best option from what I'm reading.
Springs are easy to replace and swap out; I'd like to avoid having to if possible, though. I know my OEM springs are done at 245k, I couldn't even consider keeping them in there.
I've budgeted $2-2.5K for the lift, including TBs, UCAs and the little bits like diff drop and extended links. I think for what fits into that range, this may be the best option from what I'm reading.
I'm running stock tbars, nitro UCA, slee diff drop and ome 860 rears. @Somebodyelse5 and I had to re-index the tbars but it sits fine at 21.5" front after the bumper. Definitely be fine with stock bumper.
