Someone from Ironman posted on here that those recovery points you see on the IM website are not available in the US because they are not compatible with KDSS suspensions, which all US trucks have.
What's your Ironman 4x4 bumper experience?
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Thanks for confirming, seems like they haven’t put 2 and 2 together then to figure out they need to remove that from their ironman4x4america.com site which targets the US exclusively
Not the lx570. Which has been pointed out to Ironman. Still no recovery points.
I ended up buying a pair of 2nd gen Tundra factory tow/recovery hooks for $20 on offerup and switched out the 200's hooks. The Tundra upper recovery point angles downward, providing more room to easily attach a soft shackle, and even a D-ring shackle fits (tight fit though...) Plus the Tundra recovery points are much beefier than the 200's so that's another plus~ This is on my 2016 LC200 with the IM premium bumper. Some pics below for reference. -chris
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FYI, the Tundra's bottom tow points do drop more than the LC200's tow points so I may pull them out for a better approach angle...
Mine were a two piece design. Not sure what years had that. Mines an 08. I removed the bow part and reinstalled the other piece. Probably upgrade to something else eventually.
One other thing I did to the bumper was add some protection to the top. Got some 4” wide rubber traction pads and added them to the top. Gives traction in case I ever need to stand up there and it gives a ni e place to set tools so they don’t roll away or scratch anything up.
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afgman786
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Yup.. I don't get why they did that or don't have a spot to mount a shackle on the bumper. But it was also a helluva deal
Odd question here... I’m really considering tossing one of these on my 2009 LC200. I’m in a bit of a time crunch before I have to go on an extended work trip, and was looking to get it taken care of before I leave. With that being said, I think I’m just going to have my local land cruiser shop install the bumper for me one day while I’m at work....
Shipping and size wise, is it best to have this shipped directly to the shop, or do I have any chance at all of fitting this in the back of my cruiser? My third row is removed, but I just don’t think it would fit. I’m thinking I’ll see if they could deliver it directly to the shop, but wanted to consult the oracle first.
Shipping and size wise, is it best to have this shipped directly to the shop, or do I have any chance at all of fitting this in the back of my cruiser? My third row is removed, but I just don’t think it would fit. I’m thinking I’ll see if they could deliver it directly to the shop, but wanted to consult the oracle first.
I carried my non hoop in my f150 short bed it still stuck out I had to keep liftgate down and strapped it in. It's shipped on a pallet and not delivered to residential I picked up at a shipping co and they used a forklift to put on my truck. I doubt it would fit in the LC maybe without the pallet.
Ah dang, yeah I didn’t even realize it was shipped on the pallet. Zero shot that would go in the LC lol. Was shipping fairly quick after the order was placed? Seems like it may be a bit of a hassle logistically if I’m in a time crunch. It says in stock, but I’d have only a month or so to get it in and installed.
My wife ordered for me without me knowing as a gift. I want to say it was shipped within 2 weeks. It took me and a buddy around 6 hours to install, first time ever installing a replacement bumper and not just a grill guard. Might take you a little longer as mine went on a 16 tht requires no bumper cutting.
I'd call them directly to ask about shipping time frame with only a month of wiggle room. Ship to the shop directly.
I know the shop here also is taking at least a week to have the truck for install of bumpers or lifts. Summer time and everyone wants things done before vacations.
I know the shop here also is taking at least a week to have the truck for install of bumpers or lifts. Summer time and everyone wants things done before vacations.
afgman786
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I carried mine in the back of the 200. Had to use some straps and couldn't fully close the tailgate. Also took it off the pallet to make it fit. But they will deliver to a business so you could save the hassle and send it to the shop when ordering
Someone on here jammed the pieces (removed from the pallet) in the back and it looked pretty darn snug. Mine was an easy pickup with a short bed F150, the freight guys even put it in the back for me.
Hey team, got the bumper on, loving it so far. One gripe, and possibly due to user error (me), I'm getting a couple different noises coming from the front; one is a creaking/squeaking sound when the truck flexes, the other a metallic rattle when passing over imperfections in the road. I think the rattle might be related to junction between the Ironman "skid" and the LC skid, OR one of the other thinner metal pieces used in production. The creaking is harder to diagnose.
Anyone had similiar issues...? I'm gonna get under there today and look around, but thought I'd ask the question to you fine folks, first!
Anyone had similiar issues...? I'm gonna get under there today and look around, but thought I'd ask the question to you fine folks, first!
I have a similar weird noise that I think only comes from the driver's side. I haven't had time to try to locate. It only happens at certain angles not all and doesn't make noise on the passenger side.
Hi guys, check the gap between the corner of the bumper and the lights and make sure it’s large enough - also check for rubbing marks on the edge of the lights. I initially experienced some squeaking sounds when the frame flexed driving into my driveway and found the bumper was rubbing the lights - I adjusted the bumper and problem resolved.
