Need Help... Lift Suggestions

[Lndcrzr100inTN]

I have run into a road block and wonder if anyone has any recommendations. I am trying to lift my 2005 LC, but ARB is backordered on the torsion bars. Slee states he has 25 backordered and thinking 6 weeks, Ironman doesn't have torsion bars available until October and waiting for to hear back from Tough Dog. Slee suggests the 866 coils with OME Sport Shocks. Suggestions on which is the best for ride/handling? Why you like your specific setup? Since I have no choice but to wait I want to educate myself on the best product so when I can move forward I have no regrets! I have a stock LC with a drawer setup, plan to get a roof rack and sliders by the end of the year. Appreciate all the feedback!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I currently have all the Tough Dog components in stock.

Haven't seen anything from you, but if you submitted it through the Tough Dog form it will come back through me.

Jason

 

[gatormark91]

I just put on Tough Dog shocks from Trail Tailor, with 865 springs and a torsion bar crank (because, same as you, HIH7 cleared the parts pipeline from Australia!). Wheeled it this weekend. I got the 41mm shocks in front and the 45mm 9-way adjustables for the rear, and they are worth EVERY penny. The ability to dial-in the ride from street to trail makes a significant difference in ride quality in both environments. I've read reviews of the OME shocks being too stiff, and jarring on bumps. The Tough Dogs as as smooth as the suspension in my '16 Mustang GT. Just the right amount of damping, great rebound, and the ride is smooth and comfortable everywhere.

 

[BillZ260]

Might look into Sway-A-Way torsion bars too.

 

[Thunder90]

I just put on Tough Dog shocks from Trail Tailor, with 865 springs and a torsion bar crank (because, same as you, HIH7 cleared the parts pipeline from Australia!). Wheeled it this weekend. I got the 41mm shocks in front and the 45mm 9-way adjustables for the rear, and they are worth EVERY penny. The ability to dial-in the ride from street to trail makes a significant difference in ride quality in both environments. I've read reviews of the OME shocks being too stiff, and jarring on bumps. The Tough Dogs as as smooth as the suspension in my '16 Mustang GT. Just the right amount of damping, great rebound, and the ride is smooth and comfortable everywhere.

Hey Gatormark, greets from Jax - also have the 865s and a t-bar crank. Looking to upgrade the stock shocks as well - getting splashy. May go this route also. Good to hear this feedback...what settings are you running?

 

[gatormark91]

5 on the street. 6 was a little firm for my taste. 3 on the trails at Citrus WMA, didn't feel the washboards on the road at all.. Not even sure what you'd use the extremes of 0 or 9 on.

Are you on the Facebook page for the reconstituted FLCA yet? There is an event at Hardrock in Ocala the second weekend of September.

Mark

 

[Thunder90]

OP- sry to hijack. But good intel on these shocks. Thanks Mark. Not on FB. Cut the cord couple years ago. Won't be able to make the meet, September is start of bow season. I'll be in the woods hunting.

 

[gatormark91]

Also sorry to hijack the post. Back to the main feature ... Tough Dog shocks = goodness.

 

[FLWookie]

How is the additional 1/2" of hieght in the tough dog kit wearing on your UCA and ball joints? Any clearance issues at full droop/bump? I didn't see if Trail Tailor sold the tubular UCAs.

 

[gatormark91]

How is the additional 1/2" of hieght in the tough dog kit wearing on your UCA and ball joints? Any clearance issues at full droop/bump? I didn't see if Trail Tailor sold the tubular UCAs.

Just running the shocks.

 

[abuck99]

I have run into a road block and wonder if anyone has any recommendations. I am trying to lift my 2005 LC, but ARB is backordered on the torsion bars. Slee states he has 25 backordered and thinking 6 weeks, Ironman doesn't have torsion bars available until October and waiting for to hear back from Tough Dog. Slee suggests the 866 coils with OME Sport Shocks. Suggestions on which is the best for ride/handling? Why you like your specific setup? Since I have no choice but to wait I want to educate myself on the best product so when I can move forward I have no regrets! I have a stock LC with a drawer setup, plan to get a roof rack and sliders by the end of the year. Appreciate all the feedback!

Brett-

Contact Jason @ TT. Mud Vendor, 100 Series owner. The ToughDog suspension options are very good, and had it been available through Jason when I was building my truck I would have gone that route over the Ironman.

 

[BNuts]

I got the 1.5 inch tough dog kit with 41mm foam cells all around from @reevesci . Love the stance and the ride.