Icon Dynamics Stage # Lift Thread

Can I ask everyone " What causes Front CO squeak when going over Speed bumps/etc"? Of course I am referring to Icon Stage 2 kit.

 

What are your coilovers set to? Are their more than 2.13" of exposed threads?

 

stage 3 kit with tubular, tires will be installed tomorrow
So I am new to lifts, and Icon, typically a little squeaky at first? Break-in period? Sorry for a noob question

 

No settings from icon

 

What size tires

 

Before the ICON setup I had a 2" spacer lift. (image below) months ago.


I went with Stg 4 (according to thread chart) Maxed out an additional 1/2" with approval from ICON rep. 3" total lift. (Images are 4 months old) I have done other things to her since.

 

I will be running 275/70r17

 

Measurement on threads? Center hub to fender?

 

I am sure you lubed the bushings on your UCA's,liberally?
If it's a squeak and not a clank break her in a bit, did you grease the zirks as well on the UCA's?

 

No aftermarket UCA s

 

Same here I love it

 

Im running the Stage 7 and IM not too crazy about the set up. But Im coming from always running Kings or Fox and I drive a Trophy Truck and a few Crazy Pre -Runners. Hopefully I can get with Icon soon to resolve some of my issues. But overall not bad just not blown away by them. But if anyone is interested I do know a guy that has a few sets of Omegas laying around new in box since his order got screwed up. HAHA.

 

So, what do you prefer about the Kings or Fox and your "Trophy Truck"? What issues are you having? How are they different?

The pics are nice, but it's not a very helpful post without some comparison and explanation information.

 

@jonnyozero3 Well the Icons feel harsh! I could get into specifics on how and what but i may lose or confuse many. I expected a overall softer ride. I do Long travel trucks and Mid travel trucks all day long but haven't ventured with the ICON brand. SO being as I just bought a new 2016 and noticed the demand swing towards Icon more than any other. I decided to become a dealer and try out the set up. So first I with in 5 miles of owning truck had a set of Bilstein 6112s and 5160s put on. Which I got harassed about because all my trucks are Big shock and LT. But those rode great. Even look at my picture the extended length Icon is the same length as the Bilstein 6112s. Then I tried OME and Toytec and wasn't as impressed as I was with the bilstein setup! So again the old set up rode great my new Icon set up was being built so this held me over as im very impatient. Got the Icons and got them on took the girl friend for a ride and asked what she thought. She adds the product to my web site so she know how much the stage 7 runs. I asked her well whats your take she said " this a stage 7?'' i said yes she said do you have it set to firm?? I laughed and said no its all on soft. and she rolled her eyes. Again its a difference of opinion! I tried a few kits and Im still exploring. Im not knocking the Icons just not crazy about how they handle on everyday commute. But then again Im spoiled I retired the Prerunner Tundra at 600 horse and 17i travel front and 22 in in rear travel for the tacoma in hopes to dial in the tundra better. and retire it some after the 300k miles its clocked so far. Again Im just used to a softer initial feel. These Icons feel good when your going fast offroad but tend to blow through the valving quickly at speed. where im used to softer then harder type (progressive) type set up and the Icons are more digressive! Here some pics of the few other toys I have. I also have a LS powered 600 Hp ranger as a prerunner /racetruck and a Long travel 1 gen Sequoia. All the trucks are on Kings exempt for the TT race truck Its on FOX!

 

Thanks for the details. I think there are plenty of folks around here who enjoy and can understand specifics.

Certainly sounds like you are used to and prefer progressive over digressive. Surprises me that you don't like the digressive for commuting at all. My understanding is that it would be "sports car" like with less body lean. Hmm.

 

The picture of the icon next to the bilstein is very telling. Bilstein looks to have more up travel. These icons all looked so cranked down...yet the 700# is too stiff... 675 anyone.

 

I have the stage 3 with 285/70/17 duratrac. Cranked my coilovers to 1"3/4 cut away pinch seam, plastic fender at the bottom and ground the body mount arm a substantial amount still major rubbing when going in reverse at full crank to the drivers side. Very frustrating since it hasn't even been offroad yet! Any suggestions would be nice. I mean I have my real off road vehicle for extreme 4 wheeling

but would still like to do some wheeling in the taco but with the rubbing I have aint happening.

 

If your sway bar has been relocated and not coming in contact with coils, likely front body mounts. Been a few issues resolved on here where guys are replacing worn rubber bushings, within 5,000 miles, with upgraded nylon.

 

Update: Dakars installed and no more saggy ass-end. If you're going to put a cap on, don't even bother with the AAL.





Silver sky metallic hides the dirt really well!

 

I need to investigate this more