The Iron man suspension thread

[War_Paint]

I decided to give the stage 2 FCP kit a try and ordered it. Four days later and the coil-overs and UCLs just arrived FedEx. I'm local to them, but dang that was fast. Hopefully, the rear components are in transit.

I went with the 2.5"/2" lift and performance springs all around.

You got lucky or my timing sucks, or both.
I am one state north of you in Washington and waited 8 months for my lift.

 

[ace4aday]

Just finished installing my stage 2 FCP kit. That wasn't too bad for this first timer. A second pair of hands is certainly helpful for this installation. I'm glad my son was available, especially for working on the front end components. Ironman has a great installation video using a GX460. It's very close, but left me with some questions that the folks at Ironman were able to walk me through with a phone call.

This is the 2.5/2 lift. I like the look, but definitely needs bigger tires now.

 

[rdruss]

Yes, on the tires!

 

[ace4aday]

Decided on 275-70-17 KO2s. I was hoping to get away with stock wheels with no spacers, but I'm just touching the left UCA at full lock, so that's not going to work as is.

So far, I'm really liking the Ironman ride. The FCPs and comfort springs are very similar to the X-REAS for washboard roads, cornering, and stops, which is exactly what I wanted.

 

[JShipps]

Opinions do vary, especially from someone who sells the brand and a self-proclaimed 4Runner "noob".

Congratulations, you're the first angry Canadian I've ever come across! You're also very mis-informed. I do NOT sell the brand of Ironman. Also, I AM a noob when it comes to 4Rs. I never owned one until a couple years ago and I had never even changed the oil on a car in my 52 years on earth until I got my 4R.

Basically, you're uninformed, but either way, there's no reason to attack people personally. Let's just stick with the facts of the products which you seem to have very strong opinions about. I'll let Ironman's reputation and products stand on their own. I've had an excellent experience with them. Maybe you didn't. You seem to love ARB, great! You can shout them out whenever someone asks!

You good?

 

[truckmike26]

Opinions do vary, especially from someone who sells the brand and a self-proclaimed 4Runner "noob".

Congratulations, you're the first angry Canadian I've ever come across! You're also very mis-informed. I do NOT sell the brand of Ironman. Also, I AM a noob when it comes to 4Rs. I never owned one until a couple years ago and I had never even changed the oil on a car in my 52 years on earth until I got my 4R.

Basically, you're uninformed, but either way, there's no reason to attack people personally. Let's just stick with the facts of the products which you seem to have very strong opinions about. I'll let Ironman's reputation and products stand on their own. I've had an excellent experience with them. Maybe you didn't. You seem to love ARB, great! You can shout them out whenever someone asks!

You good?

No.

 

[ace4aday]

UCA Recall?

My recall notice for the Ironman UCA ball joints said they hoped to have replacements out in October. I filled out the form on their site and haven't heard anything. Mine are leaking. Just wondering if there is more news somewhere.

 

[AngryFatPanda]

My recall notice for the Ironman UCA ball joints said they hoped to have replacements out in October. I filled out the form on their site and haven't heard anything. Mine are leaking. Just wondering if there is more news somewhere.

I also got a letter on this recall and filled out the form, waiting on any updates... hopefully soon.