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Icon Dynamics Stage # Lift Thread

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by SLACKBOY, Jun 22, 2016.

  1. Dec 2, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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    tubbsisland

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    Still pretty impressed with how well the Icon Mini Pack flexes.

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  2. Dec 2, 2016 at 10:15 AM
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    I had the basic Icon gear installed on my truck. Coilovers and UCA's in the front, shocks and leaf pack in the rear. Left out the overload and waiting for the UCA's to loosen up but so far I like the ride quality better than stock. Gave it just enough lift for my tastes. Went one size taller tire and I am pleased with the way it came out.
     
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  3. Dec 2, 2016 at 1:44 PM
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    Wow, what is the complete suspension setup on that white taco? How is it on rough pavement road?
     
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  4. Dec 2, 2016 at 1:45 PM
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    Its an Icon Stage 7 kit with rear bump stops and Total Chaos upper and lower control arms
     
  5. Dec 5, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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    Subd.... just spent the past hour diligently reading this thread and I can't stop drooling
     
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  6. Dec 8, 2016 at 8:43 PM
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    Researching for rear lifts for about 500-600lbs of overland supplies with a shell, rack, RTT, etc. Was thinking of doing Icon stage 3 with UCAs but wasnt sure about the static load in the back for long hauls. I want to keep it lifted for clearance obviously and not sag too much. Would the AAL thatcomes with Icons (1.5" lift they say) with stock leafs be ok with the 500lbs of stuff or would it be better to go Dakar leaf pack and use the AAL on that leaf pack?
     
  7. Dec 8, 2016 at 9:10 PM
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    You will want Dakars or other full pack. Although the Icon AAL performs great, you lose payload capacity.
     
  8. Dec 8, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    I think a few here have left their overload in and maintained tow capacity. Don't quote me on it though research it.
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2016 at 9:13 PM
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    Is it because you replace the overload leaf on the stock pack? What about leaving it in?

    I have been reading around and looks like the OME Dakars will be my best bet. Might need to compromise and leave it funny looking with the rears that high when its unloaded though vs the icon AAL with low capacity
     
  10. Dec 10, 2016 at 11:20 AM
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    Finally installed the Icon Stage 4 Kit - still have some CMC and trimming today but very pleased so far!

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  11. Dec 11, 2016 at 11:37 PM
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    - Icon Stage 4 with Total Chaos UCAs and Boss progressive AAL

    - Cooper STT Pro 285/75/16

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    Rubbing past 3/4th turns and in reverse past 1/2. Plan on doing cmc eventually but not needed currently.

    Very pleased with everything

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  12. Dec 11, 2016 at 11:58 PM
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    I just had the Icon Stage 6 installed with Dakar rear springs. Rides great.wife and I just noticed a quiet clicking sound from front differential. I have a feeling that it's the needle bearing. Any issues with running it until after the holidays before doing the repair?
     
  13. Dec 12, 2016 at 5:04 AM
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    Very nice!
     
  14. Dec 12, 2016 at 7:19 AM
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    Get an alignment yet? What's caster at?
     
  15. Dec 12, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    Stage 2 installed today as well as 275/70/17 KO2s.

     
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  16. Dec 12, 2016 at 9:05 PM
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    Are you from Texas? Looks like a Texas neighborhood lol
     
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  17. Dec 12, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    NM, about five miles from the state line though. ;)
     
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    I have the dakars on mine with OME Sport shocks. After a long trip they shocks didn't really hold up. I know have Icon 2.5's and bumps in the rear with my dakars. Big diff over long fought roads loaded with gear and a RTT
     
  19. Dec 14, 2016 at 4:02 PM
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    How much thread does everyone have showing on their front coils, and do you have the overload leaf in or out? and how does everything ride? I'm trying to get mine a little more level, still a bit of rake to it. I've got the stage 4 kit with AAL and overload in. Would removing the overload drop the back any?
     
  20. Dec 14, 2016 at 4:04 PM
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    where did you get this deal at?
     

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