Ironman Load Plus Helper Spring set up??

or do u have another suggestion??

Put them on 03 Hilux dual cab for Gulf trip. Eliminated the sag and definetly improved steering when trip loaded. Simple self fit, bit rigid/stiff in rear when empty - but soon get used to that. Do Recommend

Hi Megan,

We used a similar set up on the Navara however I was not happy with the actual interference between the u bolts used to mount the 'helper' spring and the chassis of the car.

When loaded and in 'hard' working conditions the 'helper' spring or its mounting hardware would contact the chassis. It is likely though that you will have more clearance in the rear chassis/axle area on the 60 series.

On the Ironman set up, I don't like the way the helper spring U bolt fits tight against one leaf, if it does fit like that on any spring the U bolt will inhibit the free movement/sliding of the spring.

We eventually opted for what we should have done in the first place, had the springs reset and added one leaf. This set-up works well for us.

Rgds,

Rob.

I have a 60 Disel and will be off next year on the Big Circle route. I was going to use Air bags for the support and give me an adjustment for when I am not towing.
Must be some guys out there who have been there with a 60 and have first hand experience?

Hi Megan,

I fitted the Load Plus spring to my 60 series a month ago ( over OME 2" lift springs) and found them to be excellent. They can be adjusted to completely remove sag when loaded and they also greatly reduce body roll. They do stiffen the suspension when unloaded but I just back off the adjusting nuts 10 mm or so between outback trips which helps a lot. When first fitting I cut off excessive length of the U - bolts.

Cheers

David

Megan,I have fitted Boss air bags to my 60.

I think they are great. When I hook the CT on, I put about 30 psi in them.
I think they have been tested to a few hundred psi, but I don't see that as being necessary in my case.

When I haven't got the CT on, I just let the air out if them. They don't have to have air in them all the time.

This way, I retain the ride characteristics of the original suspension without having to put up with a hard ride with altered spring rates.

I fitted mine, and they are quite easy to fit IMHO.

Dave

Cost was about $500 roughly, probably not much more than getting a different spring setup really.

Dave

Thanks for all your replies. Purchased set from their Brendale office for $125 and hubby and I successfully fitted ourselves in half an hour. (Local tyre shop quoted $350 to supply and fit) Only had to trim back the bolt on the passenger rear side to miss the exhaust pipe. Will post how they go on our trip when we get back. Thanks again

Have a look at Aussie Suoer springs. A quite different princilple.
http://www.aussiesupersprings.com.au/
I added these to my 60 series about 4e years ago and have been very happy with the vastly improved cornering flatness; stability; load carrying and anti sag results. About $500.00