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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BBtacosurfer, Feb 12, 2017.

  1. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:00 PM
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    BBtacosurfer

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    Yet another problem with icon coilovers... I PM'd and messaged icon vehicle dynamics directly on their website on Monday (2/6) and still haven't heard a response. Their website states they will be in touch "shortly" (within 24 hrs). Now I can't drive my truck to work tomorrow, so my nice enough co-worker will be giving me a ride to and from (and hell maybe even to Corona - from SD - ) so I can get a new top hat directly from icon because apparently customer service isn't something they stand behind. I have both King and Icon shocks on my truck and can tell you the build quality is better with King. If you are debating on King or Icon...stick with Kings; they won't leave you stranded! And this didn't happen from jumping - just some spirited off road driving!

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  2. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:05 PM
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    A lot of crap and too much money spent
    Did you order the kings?
     
  3. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:06 PM
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    Did the top bolts back out, even if it cracked the 2 bolts should have still held it in place.
     
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  4. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:06 PM
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    Well I'm about to pull the trigger on the Kings but I want to see what icon can do to help out a customer.
     
  5. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:07 PM
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    The rear bolt either sheared or fell out when my coilucket bent!
     
  6. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:08 PM
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    I noticed this happened on Monday and drove to work all week (30 miles round trip) with 2 shock top hats bolt that weren't even holding the shock in place - the top hat was cracked and I didn't want to pull the c/o until the weekend.
     
  7. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:09 PM
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    You have pictures of when it happened?

    Id expect icon to send you a new top hat but who knows with it being icon, I wouldn't hold my breath on a email response
     
  8. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:11 PM
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    That's the thing! I have like 4 of my other TW home boys who were there when I "think" I cracked the top hat/bent the coil bucket but not really sure. I then drove 400 miles back to San Diego and was driving around since until my buddy noticed my coil bucket was bent. The only "Offroad" I did since thanksgiving was drive on a fire road and drive down some dirt roads in the desert very briefly. I didn't want to pull the shock because I gotta work M-F and have no other way to get to work other than co workers.
     
  9. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:12 PM
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  10. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:16 PM
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    My not so happy coil bucket! 3rd bolt is gone in the pic too

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  11. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:18 PM
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    Be in touch shortly!

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  12. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:19 PM
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    @icon_rep hasnt been on TW since Sept 2016.

    Try calling.


     
  13. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:20 PM
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    And they apparently haven't checked their website either since sept 2016
     
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  14. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:21 PM
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    spirited off road driving, huh?
     
  16. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:33 PM
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    Is that what you call it?
     
  17. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:33 PM
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    A little dirt road bumpety bump!?
     
  18. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:35 PM
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    @tyfoon11 we talking about shocks not fat chicks and spare tires this time
     
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    Even worse. Not sure who answers the phone, but whoever it is, is a douche.
     
  20. Feb 12, 2017 at 9:37 PM
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    come to the dark side....


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