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I have an opportunity to fit an Ironman suspension upgrade (load - with foam shocks) at pretty much cost.

What are "die kenners" opionion of IronMan Suspension and similar ?
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maak reg vir n harde(r) rit
die vorige reeks I M het probleem gegee met die "mounting rings" wat afgebreek het [MAAR my swaer se OME het ook afgebreek EN coil gebreek in Kgalakgadi ..

Maar met die waarborg en teen kosprys ?? hel .. VAT DIT.
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I fitted my set 80 000 odd km's ago and have had absolutely no problems so far. They initially fitted the load (heavy duty) coils, but I found them too hard, and had them replaced with the comfort coil and a set of gas shocks and they work for me - both on and offroad, the ride is superb!
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Thanks for all the feedback. I think that settles it... I think I'll take them... \:D/

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iandvl wrote:Thanks for all the feedback. I think that settles it... I think I'll take them... \:D/

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Previously discussed. Remember to get the sway bar extension brackets if this is a 50 mm lift. You may need the to get the OME ones.
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iandvl, I have fitted plenty IRONMAN set ups both foamcell and gas with comfort and load coils.
No issues at all, if you need any advice contact me. :thumbup:
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Upgrade done yesterday, and I gained about 60mm in terms of lift. The distance from the bottom of the rim until the bumper is now 820mm... Truck feels huge. :)

Ride is a little harder (I was expecting this) but fantastic.

A few photographs (as per Tinus request). They're not very good, as the Trol is currently in the garage.

The 'trol as she stands now.
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Front coils and shocks.
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Back coils and shocks.
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Oh - I think I now need to get that set of Khumos... :)
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oh yeah !!!
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Nice jy sal nie spyt wees nie ek rol al lank op daai myne is 3 duim en geen issues nie
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Now you can bring your TYRE PRESSURE down to 2-bar for normal dayly drives. 2,2 For 4 - 5 peoplele & medium load. 2,5 or 2,6 for fully loaded within legal para.
Then you ride soft again :biggrin: :oldtimer:
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