ironman suspension

Prado's dont use torsion bars, they use struts

Cheers

well, must be the struts they replaced, as it was prado suspension.

thanks for the heads up

When you said they replaced the torsion bars, i assumed you were talking about the previous model Hilux, the new Hilux uses pretty much the same front end set-up as the Prado, didnt mean to come across as a smart a*rse, if thats how i came across.

Cheers, Chris

enough said maybe???

why?

BTW, have got the Ironman kit in the Patrol and like it - good quality and good value for money IMHO.

Hmm

Notice the patrol in the mudpit Looks good, how have the springs and shocks worked for you, any problems happy on all accounts i take it?

Yes, very happy. Have used ARB suspension kits on all previous vehicles - am just as happy with the Ironman setup. Rides well on and off road. Not had any issues with it at all - was impressed with the attention to detail of the ironman crew at Clayton as well.

TD,

Your condescending remarks do you no justice.

Or perhaps they do? ROFLMAO.

Hey Jimbo, you Terracan guys need to take a video camera out with you - don't know why, but some need to see it to believe it. Those Terracans go well. Hope all is well with you and Jenny. We should catch up soon - has been a while. There was talk of a Stamford night - not sure when though, Truckster was arranging it I think.

BRETT

Thanks for the help mate, just not sure what to do, i want the ARB but there is always the question of cost. What to do what to do!

Hi Brett,

I have been happy with ARB gear in the past - and like with you they sorted out some issues I had with their setup on a Pathfinder - the strut failed - they fixed it. The front springs also sagged, they swapped them out. Just not sure on whether this service constitutes the extra $$ for the ARB gear.

Reason being, the guys at Ironman provided the same service when I got their kit for the Patrol. I had it installed prior to putting a rear wheel carrier on, and when I went back to ask them what I could do to get the ride height back up they offerred to swap the springs over as they said the set they put in didn't suit the application anymore. Felt guilty about this as I hadn't told them at the initial fitting that I was going to fit a rear bar (didn't know myself at the time)

In addition, they spent a heap of time when I first went there to ensure I knew all the options available. They seemed genuinely interested in ensuring I got the right setup and was happy. They also spent ages making sure it was all level and set-up right. The vehicle sits dead level and rides excellent both on and off road.

Sorry about the long winded post, but I am pretty wrapped in the kit and the service Ironman provided. I have had enough of the ARB / TJM fob off (ie.only interested in a sale...right away) and it was so good to have a 4wd company do more than what was just necessary.

>>> or a vehicle to test/try

I dont think anyone could really expect all suspension sellers to have every combo available each and every day for people to try and every spec of truck, other accessories and weights etc.

G'day Shannon. Hope all is well with the family. Sorry to see you are out for the trip in Sep - we'll have to head back to somewhere like Bindaree when it gets a bit warmer. Looking forward to catching up sometime soon.

Are you sure you don't have shares?

LOL ACDC, I am sure - not associated with them, just happy to give a company a wrap when I get a good product or service which I believe is good value. If something was wrong with the suspension or the service I would also say so.

how long to go you lucky bast##d? must only be about 2 weeks? have fun!

Rodeo, have had the same experience with winch, springs and shocks....

Hey Shannon, Actually it'll be about 9 days, 1hr and 15 minutes!!
But who's counting.....hehe.
I'll be thinking of you, mate, when I'm downing a Cougar or Bundy (or both!!) kickin back, wetting a line on the Siesia Jetty or off Marks 50 foot Cat moored on some god forsaken deserted island in the Whitsunday's.

Someones gotta do it! hehe

Phill

If you dont mind telling, as i was thinking of doing the same (updating to iron man),
What was your dissapointment.

Guy

Hi Moser, what was the issue with the Ironman gear?

Gday ,

4 main problems,, Ride was too hard, had trouble controling the 80 series on gravel road bends at speeds of no more then 60K, kept tearing the rubbers out on the shockies,(and yes they were fitted corectly) and finally the shockies could no thandle the towing of my camper trailer. putting those ironmans on really ruined my last holiday, needles to say as soon as I got home I ripped them off, put my standards back on and through the ironmans in the bin.

Moser

Moser, that doesn't sound good. Who did the selection and fitting of the setup - Ironman themselves or another retailer?

Why did you toss them - why not go back to Ironman to give them an opportunity to sort out the issues - or at least refund your dough?

so many angles to rip this arguement to pieces, I'll just sit here and laugh instead.

I'll ask the obvious question:

How long ago did all this happen?

When I had dealings with them 2 1/2 years ago they were VERY helpful and intersted in any and all feedback.

They can't fix a problem if they don't know about it....