Ironman suspension on Vigo

[oxydog]

Can some of the guys who have done this please give a short review with pro's and con's? I'm considering this for my 4.0 V6. I know there are also other options with spacers to give some lift, any advice will be greatly appreciated. I've already decided not to over-invest (eg. OME), since I will be selling this truck again in 4 years.

[OOOOMS]

Have you looked at Gabriel shocks?

[oxydog]

Not yet, Mark, but I'll definitely do that. I've been using Safari's on my SFA for years of serious off-roading and they've never disappointed.

[jacques kotze]

What is the price difference between OME and Ironman??

[ChrisF]

2 years down the line, I am VERY happy with the Ironman suspension

[jacques kotze]

2 years down the line, I am VERY happy with the Ironman suspension

Hoeveel het jy betaal Chris as ek mag vra?

[Mikem1]

Hi Janus.
What I would look at is what do you actually need?
1)Shocks very important how are yours at the moment?
2)Any extra weight added on front of vehicle.
3)Do you need a load carrying leaf set-up?
4)Do you want to improve ridability and stability of the vehicle?
5)What do you want to achieve from doing an upgrade?

I can then see what would suite you and your budget and see what we
could put togethor.
Regards
Darrell
Mikem Suspensions
011 493 5181

[oxydog]

Hi Janus.
What I would look at is what do you actually need?
1)Shocks very important how are yours at the moment?
2)Any extra weight added on front of vehicle.
3)Do you need a load carrying leaf set-up?
4)Do you want to improve ridability and stability of the vehicle?
5)What do you want to achieve from doing an upgrade?

I can then see what would suite you and your budget and see what we
could put togethor.
Regards
Darrell
Mikem Suspensions
011 493 5181

Thanks Darrell.

1) Shocks are fine, looking for some added ground clearance
2) Custom built integrated bullbar, probably similar weight to ARB
3) No, comfort is more important
4) See 3, although stability is also important
5) Ground clearance and a smooth ride. I have an SFA for seriuos off-roading, so the 4.0 V6 is for long trips and occasional off-roading.

Appreciated,
Jarus

[ChrisF]

Jacques jy mag vra .... maar ek sal moet gaan soek vir die kwitansies ..... Ek gooi dit in n laai en vergeet dadelik ... :)

Al wat ek spesifiek onthou is dat die Ironman omtrent 50 to 60% van die prys van OME was op daai tyd. Die ander ding is dat ek eers die voor suspensie gedoen het en toe n maand of 3 later eers die agter suspensie laat doen het.


EN ek verkies dat Johann Tires aan my voertuig werk !! So die regte prys en die feit dat hy die werk kon doen was my oorwegings punte. Johann het ook later die snorkel vir my opgesit.

[jacques kotze]

Jacques jy mag vra .... maar ek sal moet gaan soek vir die kwitansies ..... Ek gooi dit in n laai en vergeet dadelik ... :)

Al wat ek spesifiek onthou is dat die Ironman omtrent 50 to 60% van die prys van OME was op daai tyd. Die ander ding is dat ek eers die voor suspensie gedoen het en toe n maand of 3 later eers die agter suspensie laat doen het.


EN ek verkies dat Johann Tires aan my voertuig werk !! So die regte prys en die feit dat hy die werk kon doen was my oorwegings punte. Johann het ook later die snorkel vir my opgesit.

Dankie Chris, ek het nie geweet dat die prys verskil so groot is tussen die OME en die Ironman nie. :wth:

[LouisZ]

Pricing on Full Ome heavy duty coils front and Medium Load Leafs in the back, shocks, U-bolts, polyerothane bushes will be R18530. This include Fitment, Vat and also wheel alignment after fitting.

[jacques kotze]

Pricing on Full Ome heavy duty coils front and Medium Load Leafs in the back, shocks, U-bolts, polyerothane bushes will be R18530. This include Fitment, Vat and also wheel alignment after fitting.

Is there any lift with this suspension?

[LouisZ]

Yes there is. The Lift will be +/- 40mm front and back about 50mm. That will be if the Vigo is "out the box" new. If it is an Older Hilux Vigo remember one have make up the sag 1st, then it comes to about 65mm in front and almost 80mm in the back.

Remember the right coils & leafsprings must be chosen to achieve it. It means the extra weight that is permantly on the vehicle have to be taken in account.

Example if light duty is choosen and there is a aftermarket bumper & winch on it, it will have half the lift and wont work!!

[ChrisF]

Yes there is. The Lift will be +/- 40mm front and back about 50mm. That will be if the Vigo is "out the box" new. If it is an Older Hilux Vigo remember one have make up the sag 1st, then it comes to about 65mm in front and almost 80mm in the back.

Remember the right coils & leafsprings must be chosen to achieve it. It means the extra weight that is permantly on the vehicle have to be taken in account.

Example if light duty is choosen and there is a aftermarket bumper & winch on it, it will have half the lift and wont work!!

Jacques HIER is die geheim !

Jy moet praat met die verskaffer/installeerder. Hy moet weet wat jy met jou wa gaan doen, bv winch of staal bumper ens. Dan kry jy die REGTE parte vir die joppie.

en daai wheel allignment is BELANGRIK !! As jy kan staan by wanneer hulle dit stel na die installasie - skokkend om te sien wat die "lift" doen aan die allignment.

MAAR, onthou nou, wanneer jy die wa LAAI sak hy weer n bietjie ... en daar gaan die allignment ....


Ek is later terug met n 60% vrag en so is die allignment gestel vir my Hilux soos hy gebruik word. :)

[Fred79]

Het Ironman op my bakkie, daar is seker maar 'n rede hoekom hulle goedkoper is. September maand sal hulle twee jaar op die bakkie wees en die goed lyk asof dit 30 jaar oud is. Ek het medium duty leaf springs agter wat squeek en raas die heeltyd en met die tent, spaar battery, drawer system en yskas lyk dit of hulle maar swaar kry.

[jacques kotze]

Yes there is. The Lift will be +/- 40mm front and back about 50mm. That will be if the Vigo is "out the box" new. If it is an Older Hilux Vigo remember one have make up the sag 1st, then it comes to about 65mm in front and almost 80mm in the back.

Remember the right coils & leafsprings must be chosen to achieve it. It means the extra weight that is permantly on the vehicle have to be taken in account.

Example if light duty is choosen and there is a aftermarket bumper & winch on it, it will have half the lift and wont work!!

Jacques HIER is die geheim !

Jy moet praat met die verskaffer/installeerder. Hy moet weet wat jy met jou wa gaan doen, bv winch of staal bumper ens. Dan kry jy die REGTE parte vir die joppie.

en daai wheel allignment is BELANGRIK !! As jy kan staan by wanneer hulle dit stel na die installasie - skokkend om te sien wat die "lift" doen aan die allignment.

MAAR, onthou nou, wanneer jy die wa LAAI sak hy weer n bietjie ... en daar gaan die allignment ....


Ek is later terug met n 60% vrag en so is die allignment gestel vir my Hilux soos hy gebruik word. :)

Dankie Chris, ek sal dit so onthou as ek die dag wil suspension doen

[oxydog]

Het Ironman op my bakkie, daar is seker maar 'n rede hoekom hulle goedkoper is. September maand sal hulle twee jaar op die bakkie wees en die goed lyk asof dit 30 jaar oud is. Ek het medium duty leaf springs agter wat squeek en raas die heeltyd en met die tent, spaar battery, drawer system en yskas lyk dit of hulle maar swaar kry.

Hmmm, Frikkie, dit klink nie goed nie. Nie heeltemal die terugvoer wat mens wil hoor van iets wat jy wil aanskaf nie. Dink jy jy het dalk ligter duty ingesit as wat nodig is?

[LouisZ]

A Few Pictures of a Rust de Winter about 2 years ago, it already had the Ome in for 3 years.

Front Replacement bumper and 9500 pound winch= +/-98kg.

Heavy duty front, heavy duty back. (Back, Ali Canopy 60kg, Penthouse tent 90kg, drawer system 35kg, Aux tank 60lt=60kg, Double wheel carrier and bumper = 105kg and 60lt water=60kg. That is what is on the vehicle all the time, then food, tools etc. come in later.

The Hilux travelled sofar about 163 000km over 5 years, like you see on trips and normal driving, we think of replacing the shocks.

[jacques kotze]

Hy lyk vir my nog heel goed!!