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Fox,King,Icon COs:Feel Like You Got Your $$ Worth?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tacomtn, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. Jul 6, 2011 at 6:48 PM
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    tacomtn

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    These COs are nice since they're rebuildable and adjustable. The drawback is you HAVE to rebuild them, higher maintenance.

    BUT you boys that have them, do you feel like they're really worth the extra $700-$1000 more than OME or Bilsteins? Maybe if you're a desert racer or rock crawler but for a DD/weekend warrior truck, was it really worth the extra dollars?

    Sorry if this topic has been posted before. Please link me if so...:D
     
  2. Jul 6, 2011 at 6:50 PM
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    tacokid09

    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    what the above post said.. its all up to you. i am personally going with CO rather than the billys or OME
     
  3. Jul 6, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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    Honey badger

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    I did it and I don't wheel much. I love them. Now OME would prob do the same but I like that they are can be rebuilt. Like he said it's up to you.
     
  4. Jul 7, 2011 at 12:35 AM
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    tacomtn

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    Great points mentioned, adjustable, rebuildable, custom valving. Good for future changes which OME/Bilsteins cannot accomodate for.

    But how many of you had OME/Bilsteins before and switched to the COs felt like,"Wow, now THAT was worth $1000 big ones!!!" in terms of road quality off/on road?
     
  5. Jul 7, 2011 at 1:00 AM
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  6. Jul 7, 2011 at 6:10 AM
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    Pugga

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    Wait for Chris4x4 to chime in, I believe he went from OME to Icons. Based on his write up/product review I'd say he was pretty pleased with them.

    They seem like the type of thing that if you use them, it's worth it. For me, I rarely off road and while it may ride better on the road, it's not worth the extra $1,000 vs. the Bilstein/Eibach combo I'm running.
     
  7. Jul 7, 2011 at 6:25 AM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    I've run a few different set ups. The OME set up can't be beat for what they are. Theyare great on/off road, and last along time. King, Fox and Icon have a little more firm on road ride, but can't be beat off road. If you off road frequently the higher end CO's are worth the money.
     
  8. Jul 7, 2011 at 6:37 AM
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    I went with icons, and i think they are great.

    rebuildable shock = less $ down the road fyi

    it's probably overkill for my truck that only sees dirt a couple times a year but as the truck gets older it will see more dirt. I just like having the best. Do it right the first time
     
  9. Jul 7, 2011 at 8:43 AM
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    Thanks boys for the experiences shared. Now between the OME and Bilsteins, from other reviews it seems the OME are preferred.

    More pros/cons:
    OME cannot be adjusted
    Bilsteins can be adjusted (using spanner wrench) but not as stout as OME (Flex?)
    Much less than high-end COs, just replace when needed and still not as expensive as the COs
    Decent/acceptable off-road and on-road feel

    High-end COs:
    Can be adjusted
    But also MUST be rebuilt every 30-50k miles
    Down time while shock is rebuilt
    Better off-road feel, somewhat stiff on-road
     
  10. Jul 8, 2011 at 5:02 PM
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    I dont understand why they MUST be rebuilt in a situation that would not require that you MUST replace the OME. I mean if you are concerned with rebuilding, a 2.5" is gonna last WAY, WAY longer than a 2.0" coilover. I mean that is THE ONLY advantage to a 2.5 over a 2.0 coilover... how long they last with equivalent control. Its not like a 2.5" coilover offers superior damping.

    I also dont get the somewhat stiff onroad thing either... adjust it however you like. Get lighter springs or make the damping less... you can do that with coilovers... its why people get them. You have options. They dont HAVE to be stiffer on road.
     
  11. Jul 8, 2011 at 5:15 PM
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    jandrews

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