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    Ironman vs. ToughDog Suspension

    G'day all
    Went to the Perth 4wd Show on Sunday, and got 2 quotes on a 4" lift for my coil cab. The best price I got was for an ironman 4" kit, $2250 fitted at Sharp Automotive. I also got a quote for a Tough dog kit, $2710 fitted by Opposite Lock. OL followed up the quote and said that they would price match. Just going to ask which brand you guys would go for?
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    While I don't know much about those brands I have to wonder about price difference in the initial quote , just how hard were OL trying to get your business by being that much more expensive to start with .

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    The Sharp Automotive quote was very very cheap, because they gave me a discount on the actual kit of about $300 and they will fit the kit for $250. I got the quote from OL before the Ironman one, but was very impressed by Sharp's price so I think I will go with them, unless OL price match for me.
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    Whats included in the kit?

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    2005 GU IV ST 3.0. Snorkel. Roof rack. Awning. Spots. Welded I/C. Dual batteries & VSR. UHF. Barn door hinge extension. Roof top spot lights. Rear drawers. 2" lift. NADS. EGT and boost gauges. Trans temp and water temp gauges. Provent 200 catch can. Rear ladder


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    The kit includes 4x 4" Coils, foam cell shocks, 3 degree castor bushes, 2x extended brake lines, 2x HD adjustable Panhard rods, extended f&r sway bar links, and a steering damper mount for on the panhard rod. I am already planning for a HD adjustable draglink and a steering damper so the kit doesn't really need those included.

    Yeah, checked ot WCS at the show and they weren't too keen on giving me a definitive quote.

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    Yeah, checked ot WCS at the show and they weren't too keen on giving me a definitive quote.
    Thats their loss then. Not much point in exibiting at the show if you don't follow up.
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    2005 GU IV ST 3.0. Snorkel. Roof rack. Awning. Spots. Welded I/C. Dual batteries & VSR. UHF. Barn door hinge extension. Roof top spot lights. Rear drawers. 2" lift. NADS. EGT and boost gauges. Trans temp and water temp gauges. Provent 200 catch can. Rear ladder


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    Iron man are including 3 degree bushes on a 4 inch lift. Given that there is only 1 degree of tolerance for your castor setting and that the general rule is 1 degree of castor per 1 inch of lift, says to me that that kit isn't going to perform that well, that's ontop of castor bushes being junk anyway.

    Personally I'd save more money and get a much better overall kit
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    Upon researching, 3 degrees of castor is perfect for a 4 inch lift. All the brands like toughdog and superior engineering say 3 degrees is good. I've been looking at drop boxes. Would they be better do you think?
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    Drop boxes are better, also stronger lower control arms and some adjustable upper control arms

    Also where did you find that research? I'm a big advocate for correct castor and would like to read it
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