WJ lift kit problem

[XJ2NV]

I purchased an iron man lift kit for my wj mid december last year. it improved the typical WJ vagueness on the road and generally made it handle much much better, however I am experiencing a few problems.

The rear iron man gas shocks keep playing up. The first time it happened was just over 300klms travelled. The rear shocks started to squeak rather annoyingly. I pulled the shocks out to check them and noticed that one of the shocks appeared lazy and was a lot slower to extend than the other, this shock also squeaked badly while twisting etc. I took both back to the place I purchased from and they ordered in a replacement.

A week later I got the new shock and fitted it to the car, all was well again or so I thought. I moved to QLD and shortly after arriving noticed that the damn squeak was back again, this time from the other original rear shock which wasnt replaced and it looks like I have to go through the whole process all over again. If these things will only last 1200 klms or so before they develop problems I dont think I want them on my car as I havent even been offroad yet and they fail.

So two questions, anyone else having similar problems with Iron Man shocks?

If I was to ditch these things what should I fit in there place, what are people using that work and are reliable?

I havent totally given up on Iron Man yet as they are still under warranty but seriously thinking about it and any help advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Jas

[turbomart]

Im using bilstiens 5150 ,they are good but pricey.I think Ranchos are good for a cheaper alternative.

[SNOWG]

There is a pair of REAR RANCHO 5 way adjustables on ebay from Bowers for $66, 9008 is the model, (they have big backstock) I have a 2-3 inch lift and they adjust from 36cm-55cm and my car currently rides at 50cm so just enough stretch to make em work...
And youy can adjust them 800% differnce from 1-5...

Other wise Tough dog are great - especially the TD Sterring Stabilser - Removed ALL my death wobbels no worries - never had them again thank god...

[XJ2NV]

I have the Rancho steering stabiliser which I find is great.

I pulled the rear shocks off tonight which have done around 3000klms since fitting in december and sure enough the back left is stuffed. Its squeaky on the seal and takes around 2 minutes to extend fully from full compression. Not HAPPY!!!!

I have put the factory Jeep ones back in for now and will chase up Iron Man direct as this is ridiculous. It would appear its a bad batch of shocks.

I cant find an Ebay user called Bowers are they aussie or overseas vendor.

Jas

[drover]

I've had to swap one of my rear Ironman shocks for the same problem, but over the years I've had failures from Bilstein and Gabriel, I just thought Murphys Law.

[flexytj]

ironman products are low quality junk and a total waste of money stock height oe suspension would be better and more robust than ironman suspension

[LEXX]

Originally Posted by flexytj

ironman products are low quality junk and a total waste of money stock height oe suspension would be better and more robust than ironman suspension

I hate to say it but I agree with flexy on this one, I probably wouldn't have put it as blunt as he did but would have basiclly had the same outcome.