Suspension experts needed :)

My current set up:



I bought my icons about 3 months ago and unfortunately to get the ride height that i want, i had to crank up the coilovers, as u can see in d picture, resulting to somewhat of a stiffer ride. What are my options to be at my current ride height or higher (max 3 inch of lift) but putting my coilovers back to zero or just at 1 inch? I was doing research here and im really liking how d spindle lift looks but i unfortunately i have a 4x4 truck and it said spindles dont work with 4x4? Did i understand that right? Ultimately, i also want to add the Allpro 3in leaf pack for the rear, so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again

 

Get a higher spring rate coil. You can lift with less preload.

 

Your correct about the spindles, they are for 4X2.

 

How do i go about doing that? U mean I change out my current coils to the higher spring rate coil. Can any shop swap d coils or i have to send it to icons. Thanks again

 

Call Downsouth Motorsports (or a local shop if you have a GOOD local off road shop). You can either get a higher rated coil or a taller coil (or both). That way you can get the lift you want without the preload. If you want a softer ride, I'd go for a taller coil at the same spring rate.

 

Thanks Man il give DSM a call then

 

What rims are you using in that pic? Like them

 

Thanks man, they are mickey thompson sidebiter 17x9

 

nice, im guessing the tires are 285/70/17s too?

 

His build thread:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/220592-jmac-sr5-build.html

They're 285/70R17 BFG KM2s

 

You'll have the same issue with any coilovers cranked too high......its for performance and minimal lift unfortunately. I lowered my icons to 2.5" and have AP's in the back....there's some rake but it looks good! Try lowering them 1/2" and see how they ride!

 

Thanks man and yah dats wat DSM said as well, either lower it or change it to a longer coil which is about $190 plus d install cost and might not even dat much of a difference to what i have now ride wise. U said u hav d allpro leafs in d back, do u have the 3inch? Thanks again

 

Sublime, u have more picks of ur truck with icons? I want to see difference with mine thanks

 

I'll take pics in the am......how much thread do you have showing between the top and the collar? Are they ext travel?

 

Oh dont worry about it man, no rush. I have the pic on top of dis page. Is dat how urs look like?

 

Lol....ya! I'm 38" up front from ground to fender with 285 km2's!

 

Yah mine are extended travel. I have 7" from top of tire to my fender i havnt measured from d ground to my fender. U dont hav a build thread so i can see ur truck stance?

 

Yup stock leafpack with the toytec 2" AAL

 

Here you go man.....I'm on a slight incline so it's a little more raked than normal. I think 2.5" up front rides better, the rake is closer to factory and still looks good!

 

Thanks man, i think im jst gonna end lowering it a bit. One more question, do u have the 3" allpro leaf pack in d back or d 1.5"? Thanks again