Ironman lift pics added Pg 2 and 5

[tommudd]

quick peek

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[Ry' N Jen]

Well they certainly look cool!

I know it's an optical illusion but the coils do look rather close together
like they will stack soon after moderate use.
Like I said, an optical illusion as the OME front coil springs look quite the
same after a couple of years of real off road use!

 

[KJ-SA]

Sorry to ask a stupid question because most of you would know the answer: where can I order the red upper control arm and why is it better than the original OEM?

 

[tommudd]

Sorry to ask a stupid question because most of you would know the answer: where can I order the red upper control arm and why is it better than the original OEM?

Upper control arms are from JeepinByAl
They have replaceable ball joints for one so way better than stock
Also these help with alignment issues when lifted

 

[tommudd]

On a positive note
ride is very good on the Ironman lift
very smooth, takes bumps with no bouncing/hard hits etc very nice
will post more later

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

Another question, Tom:

On the bottom of the shock there is a shoulder below the spring perch. Is that the 10mm 'trim packer' you mentioned? If not, what is a trim packer and where is it installed?

I see you added two rings to the clevis. Is that in addition to the trim packer to give you another 1/4" lift?

Like Ry said, the coils look tight but always tough to judge these things in pictures - could be the perspective, etc. Since the ride is smooth, not harsh I wonder if that is due to the progressive rate design versus the linear rate of the OME's...?

Bob

 

[Cardhu]

Well they certainly look cool!

I know it's an optical illusion but the coils do look rather close together
like they will stack soon after moderate use.
Like I said, an optical illusion as the OME front coil springs look quite the
same after a couple of years of real off road use!

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Not the same scale photo but they do look closer together. Guess the post alignment measurements will give some insight.

 

[tommudd]

OME 927 and Ironman 014B comparison

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Ironman 014B mounted in stock isos etc and OME 790s used with Frankenlift gasser parts and yes I do lifts in my barefeet LOL

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[SabaII]

So do you think there will be more travel out of the OME's vs the Iron man?

 

[tommudd]

No
minimal if any

 

[iamweasel]

On a positive note
ride is very good on the Ironman lift
very smooth, takes bumps with no bouncing/hard hits etc very nice
will post more later

Ironman are very popular here in South Africa. Reasonable too - just over half was OME will set you back...

 

[streetglideok]

So how about the numbers, amount of lift compared to the OME, etc? Need to be figuring out what I'm going to do soon.

 

[ACWeller]

So how about the numbers, amount of lift compared to the OME, etc? Need to be figuring out what I'm going to do soon.

Me too, we need some pics to Tom.

 

[tommudd]

I posted pics
all you're getting anyways
Its already off of mine and ready to go onto the next one

 

[streetglideok]

Hmmm that doesn't inspire confidence,lol. Was hoping to hear some reports on ride quality, etc. Think I'll play it safe and go OME.

 

[ACWeller]

Hmmm that doesn't inspire confidence,lol. Was hoping to hear some reports on ride quality, etc. Think I'll play it safe and go OME.

Not even gonna gonna chance it... Guess it's back to the tried and true OME.

 

[HoosierJeeper]

What's the lowdown Tom???

 

[tommudd]

Hmmm that doesn't inspire confidence,lol. Was hoping to hear some reports on ride quality, etc. Think I'll play it safe and go OME.

You guys make me laugh my ass off
What do you mean, they ride great, nice and smooth
I may put them back on but I didn't have everything to get it up to where I would not have to realign mine for a week or so then install mine again back to the alignment shop etc
NOW if you have the extra cash i will continue
If I was in the market and wanted a 2 inch lift I'd go for it !

 

[tommudd]

What's the lowdown Tom???

Low down is ,its a good 2 inch or so lift
Ride is better than mine
handles well
looks good and overall I think is a good deal for the money
Simple as that
Can you make it a 3 plus lift, simple answer no
but for most it will work great
Mines setup for a true 4.25 inch lift
I didn't want to go through realignments etc
This lift will be going on another KJ soon for more testing

I do this on my own time, I don't get paid to do this, its a hobby
It has to be since most would not be in the garage on a 100 plus degree day installing a lift just to see how it does :whip: ha ha

Plus this is my only ride, I have to take a 500 plus mile trip this weekend , so due to not wanting to align I took it back off . Whats the big deal with everyone now saying Oh going the other way ???? Just don't understand

 

[tommudd]

Not even gonna gonna chance it... Guess it's back to the tried and true OME.

Shaking my head and walking away................................................