Bit of backstory, had a built 100 series that had OME "heavies" 2864s. That 100 got totaled and I pulled most of the parts off.
Got a new stock 100 series and starting to build it up.
Ironman USA is having a sale right now on complete suspension kits (but not on individual components).
Foam Cell Pro 2" Suspension Kit Suited for Toyota 100 Series Land Cruiser/Lexus LX470 - Stage 2
Need some help on rear spring selection. Ironman has 3 options:
Compared to the OME springs
I was happy with the OME 2864s, but it falls between the IM25C and IM25D. My cruiser will be fully built up, but not used for towing.
- Sliders (130lbs)
- Drawers (200lbs)
- Front Slee bumper (134lbs)
- Rear Slee bumper (250lbs)
- Roof Rack (90lbs)
- 2nd battery system (70lbs)
- RTT (150lbs)
- Awning (50lbs)
- Minus 3rd row seats (-90lbs)
So almost pushing 1000lbs of permanently installed gear.
Fully loaded for a trip weight goes up to about 1600lbs (gear, fridge, food, hi-lift, camp kitchen, etc)
Per the IM website I should go with the 025Ds. Did a search on the forum and seems most folks are running 025B or 025C and some complaining that they are too stiff.
Anyone have experience with the 025Ds?
Side question, Ironman also has a stage 3 kit that includes adjustable rear upper trailing arms and lower trailing arms. Worth it? Already plan on getting SPC front UCAs and extended sway bar links.
Got a new stock 100 series and starting to build it up.
Ironman USA is having a sale right now on complete suspension kits (but not on individual components).
Foam Cell Pro 2" Suspension Kit Suited for Toyota 100 Series Land Cruiser/Lexus LX470 - Stage 2
Need some help on rear spring selection. Ironman has 3 options:
Spring Rate N/mm | Spring Rate lbf/in | GVW adder (lbs) | |
IM 025B | 40 | 229 | 0-440 |
IM 025C | 48 | 274 | 440-880 |
IM 025D | 70 | 400 | 880 |
Compared to the OME springs
Spring Rate N/mm | Spring Rate lbf/in | GVW adder (lbs) | |
OME 2863 | 44 | 251 | |
OME 2864 | 56.0 | 320 | |
OME 2868 | 63.1 | 360 |
I was happy with the OME 2864s, but it falls between the IM25C and IM25D. My cruiser will be fully built up, but not used for towing.
- Sliders (130lbs)
- Drawers (200lbs)
- Front Slee bumper (134lbs)
- Rear Slee bumper (250lbs)
- Roof Rack (90lbs)
- 2nd battery system (70lbs)
- RTT (150lbs)
- Awning (50lbs)
- Minus 3rd row seats (-90lbs)
So almost pushing 1000lbs of permanently installed gear.
Fully loaded for a trip weight goes up to about 1600lbs (gear, fridge, food, hi-lift, camp kitchen, etc)
Per the IM website I should go with the 025Ds. Did a search on the forum and seems most folks are running 025B or 025C and some complaining that they are too stiff.
Anyone have experience with the 025Ds?
Side question, Ironman also has a stage 3 kit that includes adjustable rear upper trailing arms and lower trailing arms. Worth it? Already plan on getting SPC front UCAs and extended sway bar links.
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