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TomMudd 3.5 Econo Lift - how do they hold up?
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Author:  Tx_roadie [ Mon Aug 12, 2013 2:33 pm ]
Post subject:  TomMudd 3.5 Econo Lift - how do they hold up?
Hi all. Currently looking at the TomMudd 3.5" Econo lift package, to jack up a 2012 KK 4x4. My question is - for those who've had this lift for awhile, how is the suspension holding up? Any sagging issues, or are the HD front/MD rear springs doing their job and maintaining height?

I don't anticipate front end modifications other than that 'decorative' Mopar brush guard (mainly to serve as a fog beam holder). The Liberty is mainly for off-highway, fire trails, gravel roads, rutted ranches, and wetlands. I think the JBA adjust-a-strut is nice, but abit more $$$ than I have, or want to spend (if not necessary) - this Jeep is strictly for the weekend backcountry explorations (think New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and the Texas/Louisianna Gulf-coast), no rock-crawling (despite great opportunities).

I'm sure the 1.5" JBA lift would work also, but my previous XJ had a 3.5" lift, so I'm keen on duplicating that ride height (and possibly swapping in the tires, 31" BFG A/Ts).

Thanks
Author:  tommudd [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: TomMudd 3.5 Econo Lift - how do they hold up?
Well since the Ironman have only been available in the USA for less than a year for the KJ/KK crowd its kind of hard to say.
The kit I installed first has been on another KJ for some time now and last time he was here a few weeks ago its still right where we set it to when installed, so no sagging. Its his DD and takes it off road every now and again doing geo-caching etc .
So while it doesn't have the long time exposure and miles of the OMEs, so far so good.
Ride is on par with the OMEs as a matter of fact 501 ( who has the ones I ran) says he likes the ride of them better than the OMEs he ran previously.
Plus if I didn't think they were good I would of never sold them to one of my best friends,ya know!
Not sure if that helps any but hey its all I got! :wink: :mrgreen:
Author:  Tx_roadie [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: TomMudd 3.5 Econo Lift - how do they hold up?
Thanks for the info. I've just come over to the KK side of Jeep, so I didn't realize Ironman was still new to this aftermarket.

- TxR
Author:  huntb [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: TomMudd 3.5 Econo Lift - how do they hold up?
I have the Ironman shocks at all 4 corners and the ride is great. However, I'm pretty disappointed with the amount the rear shocks have rusted since installing the lift last November. It looks terrible. Also, the rear shocks are only about 1/2" longer than stock shocks so don't plan on using them with anything more than 1.5" of lift. Also kicking myself about that. The good news is that I emailed Marlon at JBA and he said that Ironman has a new 3.5" lift rear shock for the KK and its on the boat to the US as I type this and should be in by the end of the month. I'm going to purchase a set (hopefully these don't rust as bad) when they go up for sale.
Author:  Tx_roadie [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 10:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: TomMudd 3.5 Econo Lift - how do they hold up?
@HuntB - thanks for the info on the Ironman shocks and longer rear shock. I'm looking to lift in the Fall, so still have time to weigh my options. Maybe by then a few more people will chime in with their opinions on the Ironman and this lift system.

Nice Jeep.

- TxR
Author:  Gageraid [ Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: TomMudd 3.5 Econo Lift - how do they hold up?
I would say stick with the "1.5 Econo lift" to save money, but if this rig is going to be offroad often and you have the budget, the next size up Econo lift should work great for ya.
Author:  KJScott [ Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: TomMudd 3.5 Econo Lift - how do they hold up?
So I am about ready to commit to buying the TomMudd kit from Marlin. Does anyone know if the fronts are preassembled?
Author:  tommudd [ Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: TomMudd 3.5 Econo Lift - how do they hold up?
Talk to Marlin ( JBA) he can preassemble everything for you but of course extra charge since you will need the upper and lower isolators etc .
ALSO
Since this discussion started IRONMAN has come out with longer rear shocks
they are made longer than OME 132Ls or the Bilsteins that everyone uses
Author:  KJScott [ Mon Nov 18, 2013 1:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: TomMudd 3.5 Econo Lift - how do they hold up?
Thanks Tom. It was so long ago I did the Daystar lift, and upper stock A arms are shot, CVs are sloppy and thumping. Should drive like a new rig.
Author:  Stang977 [ Mon Nov 18, 2013 4:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: TomMudd 3.5 Econo Lift - how do they hold up?
I'm going to be ordering my kit right behind you. :D Good Luck!!
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