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just put in icons front and rear this weekend

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tacoma08brandon87, Nov 9, 2016.

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  1. Nov 14, 2016 at 8:53 PM
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    mine got delivered today
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  2. Nov 14, 2016 at 9:00 PM
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  3. Nov 15, 2016 at 3:59 AM
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    Icon suspension '15 toyota nav TRD FJ SE anthracite wheels Weathertechs Trd pro pieces
    Nice. which leaf pack is that?
     
  4. Nov 15, 2016 at 4:02 AM
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    As is, out of the box. Hopefully 2" -2.5" after it settles. It rides significantly better! Alignment today.....somewhere.
     
  5. Nov 15, 2016 at 6:21 AM
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  6. Nov 15, 2016 at 8:11 AM
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    where did you buy the leaf Springs
     
  7. Nov 15, 2016 at 8:13 AM
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    Everything came from wheelers
     
  8. Nov 15, 2016 at 8:18 AM
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    Out of the box would be 1.5", matches the height of the rear AAL from Icon. Pretty sure it even says that in the instructions?
     
  9. Nov 15, 2016 at 8:19 AM
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    I want those leaf Springs but they're pricey
     
  10. Nov 15, 2016 at 9:00 AM
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    trust me I know I just needed it because of all the wait I have in the back
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    and then what ever gear I have in the bed
    It just sags so much
     
  11. Nov 15, 2016 at 11:07 AM
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    Icon suspension '15 toyota nav TRD FJ SE anthracite wheels Weathertechs Trd pro pieces
    There is 1.13"of thread showing, which should equate to 2.25" of lift. The rear of the truck is higher from the factory (rake), which is why the AAL is advertised as 1.5" of lift. In theory this will level the truck or provide a slight rake. Which it does quite well, according to my measurements.
     
  12. Nov 15, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    I just installed Icon stage one with Icon tubular UCAs and dakar leaf packs. Sits just under 3 inches and rides great. Back end is a little stiff with no load but I'm hoping the dakars will settle a bit with time.

     
  13. Nov 15, 2016 at 9:51 PM
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    where did you guys buy them from. any sales? Im about to buy OME kit for my taco and if Icon is having a 20% off sale I might go that route
     
  14. Nov 18, 2016 at 5:10 PM
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    Jba uca's, bilstein's 6112 and 5125 Alcan 2" rear springs, wheeler's super bumpstops. Michelins defenders 265/75/16
    Question for you guys. Did you buy the extended travel front coil overs or standard length? Also did any of you extend your front brake lines. I just ordered the extended front icons because I plan to go with jba front control arms but you can also use standard length I would think with after market ucas. Didn't order brake lines but I will if needed.
     
  15. Nov 18, 2016 at 5:14 PM
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    I ordered standard travel, stock UCA's. I don't wheel, just wanted an upgrade. Left the brake lines alone. I figure by rebuild time, I'll be ready for extra travel, resis, and UCA's.

    I haven't even had them a week and I'm in love!
     
  16. Nov 18, 2016 at 5:48 PM
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    I hope mine will ride good as well with the standard cab. i will also talk to wheelers Monday to question the brake lines.
     
  17. Nov 18, 2016 at 9:07 PM
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    I did extended travel and I did extended brake lines I don't know if it is needed but I was replacing my calipers so Did the lines any way
     
  18. Nov 18, 2016 at 9:20 PM
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    Dakars don't really settle. Especially not in a truck with no extra rear end weight.

    They're meant for heavy loads and towing..
     
  19. Nov 18, 2016 at 9:28 PM
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    same
     
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