Ok, here are some shots with it installed. So far the only suspension components changed here are the front strut and rear shock and coil. This is the Ironman 1.5 inch lift using allegedly the standard spring option here:
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We were able to get the front aligned but the rear is still suffering from some positive camber. The result turned out to be more like three inches or more. So as you will see in the pics I’ve decided to order adjustable sway bar end links and Dirt King upper control arms. The UCAs are essentially resting on the spring perch so I have zero down travel at the moment.
I could see this setup potentially only lifting 1.5 inch if I had a LOT of extra weight. Without the weight it rides like an old f350. Total washboard feeling. I wouldn’t recommend it at this point - unless you want/need to lift 3-4 inches and are adding a front and rear bumper plus a heavy drawer system.
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Confirms my suspicions about the spring and shocks being virtually the same and giving the same amount of lift.
I hope this doesn't sound rude, but I am super happy to finally see some pictures and hear details about the Ironman lift giving people the same issues as my OME lift!
If the stars align, I'll have time to get my Armada into the shop and try to swap out those camber bushings next week. REALLY hoping that will clear up the positive camber issue!
Before I notched my front spring perches and installed the SPC UCA, my front end rode like a truck as well, and it was super sketch to drive. Once all that was done, the ride was actually pretty good. With the Dirt King UCA's I don't think you need to notch the perches, which in hind sight might have been the better bet.
I replaced my sway bar end links with the longer ones from PRG, which took the tension off for sure. But now I have an issue that the sway bar taps the tie rod when I'm turned and going through a bump. Its not bad, and its not causing damage but there is an annoying noise. You may not experience than since you have the lower rate front springs, but I'd be interested to hear. I'm thinking that once I add the weight of a front bumper and winch the suspension will droop a bit more and I won't have the problem.
