Ironman Tacoma lift
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Dirtytires
Explorer
hmmm No and no. Is it new?
zolo
Explorer
ACC Toyota In Atlanta GA sells it, installs it, and helped test it. They would be good folks to talk with.
www.acctoyota.com
www.acctoyota.com
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
From what I've heard, Ironman is the "other" brand of suspension stuff in AUS and is gaining a foothold here
what do you think?
have pics?
how much lift?
driveline vibration?
has it settled?
how long have you had it?
pnorvell
Adventurer
-what do you think?
I really enjoy the lift. The ride has improved tremendously from what I had previously (spacer front/ TSB rear) and in my opinion much better over stock. My truck is a 2005 that originally came from the factory with a three leaf pack that was way too soft. The TSB's, though produced lift, were much stiffer then needed without having a load in the rear.I feel I went from the feeling of bottoming out with the original suspension, to then with spacer/TSB just bouncing over everything (Though at the time I didn't care because it was a LIFT!!).
Now the Ironman lift is another story. It's fantastic! It absorbs as it's supposed, flexes when its supposed to and is very quiet (aside from some squeaky original bushings we had to reuse). I have the Foam Cell Front Shocks and the rear "B" leafs, which is a seven pack, with rear Nitro shocks. It handles a moderate load (Camping equipment) without issue. I have yet to test a heavy load. In all honesty, I couldn't be happier.
-have pics?
I only have pics of it on my truck and can't do detailed photos just yet, as it technically isn't fully released yet. Everyone knows how the internet can be and I don't want my words here, written while still in the testing phase, to hold Ironman accountable to.
To see more photos just look at my build
-how much lift?
That's a tough one as my truck was already slightly lifted to begin with. However the measurements came to roughly 2.75" and will probably settle around 2.5", depending on the spring rate you choose.
-driveline vibration?
None. We opted out of a diff drop due to too many negative opinions of them and the simple math behind their cost, what the "drop" actually nets, and because it doesn't come with the kit. The kit does include a driveshaft drop bracket. I've driven it in almost every situation, on mild trails, city driving, and highway with absolutely no vibration. Something to take into account is that I also have slightly over sized tires that make noise and vibration all themselves!
-has it settled?
As stated before I expect to setting a quarter inch or so but I have only had the lift roughly a month plus. I do plan in the near future for a front bumper swap so we'll cross that bridge then!
-how long have you had it?
I have only had the lift roughly a month plus, but plan to keep it for the long haul. I will be doing extensive testing this next week at GSMTR (Great Smokey Mountain Trail Ride) and we'll let you know how it all goes.
I hope that is sufficient enough of an answer as I can't disclose every detail just yet.
Let me know if you have any further questions!
Sincerely,
Peter
I really enjoy the lift. The ride has improved tremendously from what I had previously (spacer front/ TSB rear) and in my opinion much better over stock. My truck is a 2005 that originally came from the factory with a three leaf pack that was way too soft. The TSB's, though produced lift, were much stiffer then needed without having a load in the rear.I feel I went from the feeling of bottoming out with the original suspension, to then with spacer/TSB just bouncing over everything (Though at the time I didn't care because it was a LIFT!!).
Now the Ironman lift is another story. It's fantastic! It absorbs as it's supposed, flexes when its supposed to and is very quiet (aside from some squeaky original bushings we had to reuse). I have the Foam Cell Front Shocks and the rear "B" leafs, which is a seven pack, with rear Nitro shocks. It handles a moderate load (Camping equipment) without issue. I have yet to test a heavy load. In all honesty, I couldn't be happier.
-have pics?
I only have pics of it on my truck and can't do detailed photos just yet, as it technically isn't fully released yet. Everyone knows how the internet can be and I don't want my words here, written while still in the testing phase, to hold Ironman accountable to.
To see more photos just look at my build
-how much lift?
That's a tough one as my truck was already slightly lifted to begin with. However the measurements came to roughly 2.75" and will probably settle around 2.5", depending on the spring rate you choose.
-driveline vibration?
None. We opted out of a diff drop due to too many negative opinions of them and the simple math behind their cost, what the "drop" actually nets, and because it doesn't come with the kit. The kit does include a driveshaft drop bracket. I've driven it in almost every situation, on mild trails, city driving, and highway with absolutely no vibration. Something to take into account is that I also have slightly over sized tires that make noise and vibration all themselves!
-has it settled?
As stated before I expect to setting a quarter inch or so but I have only had the lift roughly a month plus. I do plan in the near future for a front bumper swap so we'll cross that bridge then!
-how long have you had it?
I have only had the lift roughly a month plus, but plan to keep it for the long haul. I will be doing extensive testing this next week at GSMTR (Great Smokey Mountain Trail Ride) and we'll let you know how it all goes.
I hope that is sufficient enough of an answer as I can't disclose every detail just yet.
Let me know if you have any further questions!
Sincerely,
Peter
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pnorvell
Adventurer
Sorry for the delayed response! I was told to just test it out and drive the truck! Hah I was going to let Ironman do the PR! It's a great price point and I think my ride has improved tremendously over stock. I haven't noticed much to any sag either as it still sits as level as day one. Also, with the Foam Cell shocks they offer, you don't hear the "hiss" that can be normal from Nitro shocks. It's really quiet.
As for an R&D statement everything is great! GSMTR was a great off road test and everything went great with it, aside from my driving at times! It flexes very well in the rear even with an empty bed. I have a multi-week trip coming up here in the next little bit that will get me roughly 5k miles of highway, back roads, and off road use so I'm very eager to see how everything holds up. Keep checking back on my build as I will probably post it all there.
Thanks for looking!
Seriously looking at this lift due to price point. Other option I am considering is a basic Icon lift with the expedition leaf springs.
Most of the time my truck is a work truck and needs to haul around heavy stuff quite a lot. The factory springs suck and I'm looking to upgrade to something that will keep it a work truck, but get a start on being a decently equipped expedition rig. 2007 DCSB. Any thoughts? I 900 bucks for the Ironman or about 2300 for the Icon with expedition springs? Are the Ironman springs going to be heavy duty enough for what I want?
I don't want to decide on something and regret it later....don't want to outgrow the suspension in the next year.
Most of the time my truck is a work truck and needs to haul around heavy stuff quite a lot. The factory springs suck and I'm looking to upgrade to something that will keep it a work truck, but get a start on being a decently equipped expedition rig. 2007 DCSB. Any thoughts? I 900 bucks for the Ironman or about 2300 for the Icon with expedition springs? Are the Ironman springs going to be heavy duty enough for what I want?
I don't want to decide on something and regret it later....don't want to outgrow the suspension in the next year.