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Reviews
So far, I really like
"So far, I really like this lift. The biggest obstacle was getting the old components out. The installation with the help of the YouTube video was the easy part. The old Lexus now has a functioning suspension that has good on road manners and significantly better clearance off road. Plus, the stance is awesome!"
— Todd J. (5/5)
I waited roughly 90 days
"I waited roughly 90 days to leave this review so I could give everything a proper break-in and actively hunt for any issues. After 3 months of daily driving and trail time, I’m extremely impressed with the Foam Cell Pro 3. 5" kit. Vehicle Setup: Truck: 2020 Toyota Tundra CrewMax SR5 w/35" tires. Front Setup: No winch or heavy custom bumper—running Medium springs up front with front sway bar drop spacers installed - I already had those from a spacer kit I removed from the truck. Bed & Gear Weight: Full steel skid plates, Decked drawer system (always loaded with heavy tools), Softopper, Datin Fab rack, and during the summer, a 130 lb Smittybilt XL roof top tent mounted up top. Rear & Drivetrain: Heavy Duty leaf packs in the rear, rear sway bar completely removed, and installed the rear carrier bearing drop spacer. Installation, Break-In & Alignment: I tackled the installation in the garage using Ironman’s step-by-step YouTube video, which made the process very straightforward. A major tip for the install: having two people and keeping the truck on the ground was huge—those heavy-duty rear leaf packs are HEAVY! After the first few weeks, the new suspension settled in as expected and the alignment drifted slightly. I crawled back under the truck to re-torque all the hardware, then brought it back to the alignment shop for a final adjustment. With the new UCAs, the shop had no trouble dialing the specs in perfectly, and it has stayed dead straight ever since. Ride Quality & Load Performance: Yes, it is definitely stiffer than stock, but in the best way possible. This is our go-to family road trip vehicle—when loaded up with two kids, two dogs, luggage, and 4 bikes hanging off the hitch, the heavy-duty rear leaf packs carry the weight effortlessly without any rear-end sag. Even on solo daily drives, because my Decked drawers stay packed with tools, there’s enough constant weight in the bed that the heavy-duty spring rate feels firm, planted, and controlled. Body roll is virtually eliminated—even with the rear sway bar removed—and dropping the carrier bearing kept the driveline completely smooth. Off-road is where this setup is awesome. 30-45 mph down washboard dirt roads and soaking up big dips feels completely effortless—no shock fade, no wallowing, just smooth and damp. Maintenance & Build Quality: A big feature for me is that both the UCAs and the rear shackles feature grease zerks. Proper greasing during the install paid off—90 days in and I haven't heard a single squeak or creak from the polyurethane bushings. Bottom Line: Zero complaints and zero issues after three solid months of testing. If you’re on the fence, buy it. Ironman nailed the engineering on this setup for the 2nd Gen Tundra. I went with the green springs and they look awesome."
— Andrew S. (5/5)
All parts worked well. My
"All parts worked well. My GX has a nice lift to it. It handles well. It did have a KDSS lean a few days after the install, but I got that fixed."
— Romelia U. (4/5)
I will have to give
"I will have to give this product a solid 5 stars and here's why. First, some context: Vehicle: 5th gen 4Runner SR5 Premium 4x4 Old setup: Bilstein 5100s 2. 5 inch front (re-use factory coils) Bilstein 5100s with Eibach 1 inch rear spring Ironman purchased setup: Foam Cell Pro 3 inch front and 2 inch rear with upper control arms and medium load springs front and rear *I do not carry much constant weight other than a full roof-rack and an 80lb RTT. However, on camping trips I have probably 200-250lbs of added weight in the trunk. I’ve had this set up for over 6 months now and I will have to say, the Ironman kit is far better than my previous Bilstein setup. The Bilstein setup was very stiff in a rigid, harsh kind of way. The foam cell pros are indeed stiff but in a more controlled “plusher” kind of way, when comparing to my previous setup. On road feel: The foam cell pros are definitely firm, but they feel athletic. I do feel harsh thuds over sharp, square-edged bumps on the road. Highway feels very smooth though. I don’t even feel the weight when loaded with camping gear. Off-road feel: The only negative I’ve experienced is the FCPs do not seem to like desert washboards (I was losing traction and had to slow it down). Other than that, they perform phenomenally. I’ve taken it on a two-hour Jeep rated uphill rocky trail and they held up incredibly well. I can definitely attest to Ironman stating that these excel in sustained off-road travel. Conclusion: Only other negative I’ve experienced is a squeaking noise when getting in and out of the car coming which is originating from the top hat bushing of left the rear shock. Ironman was nice enough to send me a replacement though. All in all, I would have to give these a solid 5 stars because I think it’s a great value for the price and it definitely felt like a big improvement from my previous setup."
— Andre M. (5/5)
Foam cell pro
"I have the foam cell pro 3 inch front 2 inch rear set up. I ordered the front coils assembled. I chose the foam cell pro after watching some comparisons on tinkerers garage on YouTube for the overall quality, lack of maintenance other shocks required and expected longevity. I did go with the jba uca after a ton of research of various ucas available. I do wish I could have selected "no uca option" but still been able to order the rear lower control arms and rear sway bar links. The ride after installation: wow! Smooth, comfortable, feels new again but better. I liked the front sway bar relocation brackets, they just felt intuitively made. In the rear, I used a drkdss trac bar bracket vs a new adjustable bar. The rear shock nuts were a pain to get my fat fingers to get the nut started at first, but nothing bad. The shock quality really felt solid. I was worried at first because the part numbers on the rear shocks were 2 different numbers, (maybe ending fex and fes) or something, but both appear to be the same and ride great."
— Jamie (5/5)
Love the way it perform
"Love the way it perform and feel."
— Joan C. (5/5)
Looks Good; Feels Good
"I bought a brand new 2024 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Premium and immediately installed the TOY065AAKPS3P - Foam Cell Pro Suspension Stage 3 kit with medium rate springs. The ride on pavement was noticeably tighter. It corners like a sport sedan, and the nose dive while braking was now gone. I have done some mild off-roading and it does really well. I have towed a small camper and largest u-Haul trailer. Virtually no sag under load while towing. I really like this kit. It seems well engineered and well executed."
— Rich Z. (5/5)
Definitely DIY installable, I’m replacing
"Definitely DIY installable, I’m replacing my first lift that is okay for a high school kid, I’m 70 so comfort is key on my fly fishing outings , my 17 ,6 speed manual Tacoma is decked out fully ."
— Jon E. (5/5)
So far so good
"I have had this 3. 5in foam cell pro lift for a couple years now and didnt want to leave a review right off the bat. I have medium duty springs front and back. At the time they only had the black springs for an option. Personally I would have rather had the green springs but oh well. I also have the upper control arms. The kit has served me well. I dont do alot of extreme off roading but have done some. The ride has been good on and off road. Better than the factory trd offroad setup. It took out the lean in the corners for the most part When I 1st had it installed it was a little noisy for the 1st 4 month or so in the front springs as far as squeeking sounds intermittently getting in and out of the truck and taking slow corners but it has worked its self out and I haven't noticed the sqeeks in a while. Customer service was great to work with and no matter how dumb my question was they took the time to answer. I would like to get their front bumper next but time and money will tell for that one day."
— Mark (5/5)
I love the new look and feel
"Had the 2” Foam Cell Pro lift kit installed and I immediately fell in love with the way my 200 series Land Cruiser looked after. Though it’s higher than 2” and it’s still new and settling in. I bought it to upgrade my worn out factory suspension. And to do some off-roading. Haven’t had the chance to test that out yet. But the ride is still comfortable for regular day to day driving, just looks better doing it now. Pics don’t do the looks justice."
— Jess C. (5/5)