Fitted the Ironman Foam Cell Pro's that were re-valved by Whitey on my recent trip to Nth QLD. Initial thoughts on the 25km drive back to my parents place after having them fitted was, Wow! What a difference these things make. Body roll and nose diving now a thing of the past. The Prado was now a pleasure to drive. I managed to get the wife in the passenger seat for a little run down the road once it was done. Wife said that she wouldn’t know the difference with the new suspension. My parents live in a rural area where the roads are a little on the unmaintained side. The wife noticed the difference as soon as I left the driveway. Cane rail crossings and a bit of a dirt road expedition and she was impressed as well. The car was still empty at this stage (5psi in the rear bags) so we were looking forward to feeling how it felt on the 1800km drive back to NSW via the Leichardt and Newell highways when fully loaded.
The trip back was great. Car was loaded up with some extras from my parents and was sitting heavy in the rear. Two adults, three teenage kids, luggage, 40L Waeco and a 2kva generator. I forgot to add some more air to the rear bags so they were only running 5psi for the return trip.
Whilst the ride is now firmer than standard it is still comfortable to travel in empty or loaded. I am yet to put the camper trailer on the rear but with what I have experienced so far I really doubt it will make much difference. Rear is sitting at 835/830 now and the front at 780/775. A bit low in the front but once I have the adjustment spanner that will be resolved.
Thanks to Whitey and all involved in the build-up and testing of this suspension. Really great work by all and my thanks for transforming the Prado.
Baz.
The trip back was great. Car was loaded up with some extras from my parents and was sitting heavy in the rear. Two adults, three teenage kids, luggage, 40L Waeco and a 2kva generator. I forgot to add some more air to the rear bags so they were only running 5psi for the return trip.
Whilst the ride is now firmer than standard it is still comfortable to travel in empty or loaded. I am yet to put the camper trailer on the rear but with what I have experienced so far I really doubt it will make much difference. Rear is sitting at 835/830 now and the front at 780/775. A bit low in the front but once I have the adjustment spanner that will be resolved.
Thanks to Whitey and all involved in the build-up and testing of this suspension. Really great work by all and my thanks for transforming the Prado.
Baz.
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