Newbie with First Upgrade! Ironman 4x4 Foam Cell Pro 2” Front / 1” Rear with TC UCA Questions

[ga12r1]

Do you run a diff drop?

called up my uncle who owns several shops in PA and he said the same thing. The test will be how they deal with it. I like to believe most are honest until they prove me otherwise.

I run Ironman FCPs and 35s and do not run a off drop. I run a diff drop on my 100 but it’s not necessary on the 200.

 

[lostonaroad]

So the CV problem is solved, they popped it but replaced it with no additional cost. Like I said, all about how people deal with issues, they’ll have my business in the future and already got my price quote for my new 275/70/18 KO’s. See the pics, LOVE this setup and cant speak highly enough about it. Firmer handling, commanding view from the driver seat, no more nose dive under harder braking and eats bumps in the road for lunch! Best mod I’ve ever made to a vehicle sans my vortech supercharger on my old S2000. I’ve got a slight kdss lean to the drivers side (driveway also slopes slightly) and will be doing the fix tomorrow so keep you all posted how it goes.

 

[lostonaroad]

So the CV problem is solved, they popped it but replaced it with no additional cost. Like I said, all about how people deal with issues, they’ll have my business in the future and already got my price quote for my new 275/70/18 KO’s. See the pics, LOVE this setup and cant speak highly enough about it. Firmer handling, commanding view from the driver seat, no more nose dive under harder braking and eats bumps in the road for lunch! Best mod I’ve ever made to a vehicle sans my vortech supercharger on my old S2000. I’ve got a slight kdss lean to the drivers side (driveway also slopes slightly) and will be doing the fix tomorrow so keep you all posted how it goes.

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Got some new tires today, 275/70/18 Nitto Ridge Gapplers! Love the extra height as it really fills the wheel wells out with the lift. Still have my kdss lean but that is getting fixed next week by goodes LC specialist in Dallas along with a fresh alignment and possibly spidertrax 1.25 spacers from slee. More pictures to come.

 

[hickuptruck]

I know springs need to break in and settle, but that front looks really really high. If it were mine, i wouldn't be comfortable with the ass low rake as I see it. You are blinding drivers coming down the road with the headlights. And if you were to tow, or haul anything heavy, it just wouldn't look to be a good time.

If it were mine, and I was running that kit, I'd run the rear height 1 inch higher than the front.

 

[lostonaroad]

I know springs need to break in and settle, but that front looks really really high. If it were mine, i wouldn't be comfortable with the ass low rake as I see it. You are blinding drivers coming down the road with the headlights. And if you were to tow, or haul anything heavy, it just wouldn't look to be a good time.

If it were mine, and I was running that kit, I'd run the rear height 1 inch higher than the front.

You’re on the same page as me, I at least want it to be level with a minimal rake albeit I don’t plan on ever towing with it. This will get get sorted when it heads to the shop this week but wait list to even get on the schedule with the shop was 3 weeks so I’m making changes incrementally as I can. Once that is taken care of I think I’ll be doing more research into sliders, I’m between Metaltech and Slee’s right now and every time I see the Evo Corse wheels I think those will be on my list too in the next two or 3 months.

 

[hickuptruck]

You’re on the same page as me, I at least want it to be level with a minimal rake albeit I don’t plan on ever towing with it. This will get get sorted when it heads to the shop this week but wait list to even get on the schedule with the shop was 3 weeks so I’m making changes incrementally as I can. Once that is taken care of I think I’ll be doing more research into sliders, I’m between Metaltech and Slee’s right now and every time I see the Evo Corse wheels I think those will be on my list too in the next two or 3 months.

Yeah you've got to bring it back. The front strut has an adjustable threaded collar and the shop that did it needs to have the collar lower so the spring doesn't sit up as high

 

[afgman786]

You’re on the same page as me, I at least want it to be level with a minimal rake albeit I don’t plan on ever towing with it. This will get get sorted when it heads to the shop this week but wait list to even get on the schedule with the shop was 3 weeks so I’m making changes incrementally as I can. Once that is taken care of I think I’ll be doing more research into sliders, I’m between Metaltech and Slee’s right now and every time I see the Evo Corse wheels I think those will be on my list too in the next two or 3 months.

If you want to keep the front at the height it is. Just throw trim packers onto the rear coils to bring the back up a bit.

 

[lostonaroad]

If you want to keep the front at the height it is. Just throw trim packers onto the rear coils to bring the back up a bit.

Getting closer, have it to within about 1/4-1/2” side to side from the kdss lean. Yes I’m anal and will likely keep messing with it until it’s completely level. The driveway/garage gives a weird perspective but it’s level now front to rear and the ass does not squat anymore. Also added 1.25” spider trax spacers and ARB front tow hooks.

 

[04UZJ100]

Getting closer, have it to within about 1/4-1/2” side to side from the kdss lean. Yes I’m anal and will likely keep messing with it until it’s completely level. The driveway/garage gives a weird perspective but it’s level now and the ass does not squat anymore. Also added 1.25” spider tray spacers and ARB front tow hooks.

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Looks great. It’s begging for bigger tires though!

 

[StashT4R]

Did it just settle, or did you have the shop do anything? Looks completely different compared to the last pictures you posted. I love the stance!

 

[psnyman]

Did it just settle, or did you have the shop do anything? Looks completely different compared to the last pictures you posted. I love the stance!

Bump. Curious to know from OP what was done to balance front and back? Cheers

 

[lostonaroad]

Bump. Curious to know from OP what was done to balance front and back? Cheers

20mm rear packer on the drivers side and played a little with the front preload on the drivers side as well. It’s perfectly level now at all angles. I added budbuilt sliders and a Ironman 4x4 awning as well and the ride is perfect with the additional weight. I think I’ll keep it just like this for a bit but I do think an ARB summit bumper is calling my name in the future.

 

[psnyman]

20mm rear packer on the drivers side and played a little with the front preload on the drivers side as well. It’s perfectly level now at all angles. I added budbuilt sliders and a Ironman 4x4 awning as well and the ride is perfect with the additional weight. I think I’ll keep it just like this for a bit but I do think an ARB summit bumper is calling my name in the future.

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Awesome, would you mind sharing your center wheel hub to fender lip measurements when you get a chance?

 

[04UZJ100]

20mm rear packer on the drivers side and played a little with the front preload on the drivers side as well. It’s perfectly level now at all angles. I added budbuilt sliders and a Ironman 4x4 awning as well and the ride is perfect with the additional weight. I think I’ll keep it just like this for a bit but I do think an ARB summit bumper is calling my name in the future.

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What size tires you running?

 

[lostonaroad]

Awesome, would you mind sharing your center wheel hub to fender lip measurements when you get a chance?

Surely, in Montana until the 22nd but will get that. If I’m not mistaken it’s around 23.5.

 

[lostonaroad]

What size tires you running?

275/70/18 ridge grapplers

 

[lostonaroad]

Awesome, would you mind sharing your center wheel hub to fender lip measurements when you get a chance?

23” from center all around.