Icon UCA issues!!! (Resolved!!!)

I still have the 14 inch 650s, I think that if I were running any more weight than just my rci sliders, I would have kept them installed!! They defiantly stiffened up the ride a bit, and I was able to back off on the preload, to the point of having none on the passenger side, and still a 3 inch lift!!! For now, I ended up with the 13 600lb spring still on, with the preload, just softer overall for my setup. I sent all my shocks to accutune for valving as well, still waiting on the rears, but should be a perfect mid travel setup for me!!! With the delta joint, love them still, just a little grease and cleaning every so often, and they are great!!! I think its a worthwhile investment for the icon uca's, especially if the uniballs are on their way out, which from my pics, you can see mine were!!! Hope that helps with your decision!

 

Awesome. Absolutely considering the Delta Joint! thanks for the input!

Forgot you have Fox's. My Icons come with a 650 lb 13" coil. Considering 650lb 14" coil for less preload.

 

Ahhh yes, the fox 13 600 is very soft, many people have had a hard time getting 2.5 much less the 3 inch lift out of them. How much armor do you have? Just a longer coil will still require same preload, as the spring rate is the same. If you have the weight, the 700lb might be the ticket. Ryan over at accutune @*TRD* is very knowledgeable and can help guide you with the right setup and valving if you should choose!!

 

Thanks for the referral! I am light up front. my goal with a 650lb 14" coil vs. 13" would be less preload- same lifted height. still thinking on it though.

 

How much preload u running now for what lift?

 

I have about 1 7/8" threads showing on Driverside- less on passenger.

Icon 700lb spring is 14" but the 650lb spring is 13". Why not a 650lb 14" inch??

My thought is same spring rate as the 13" but allowing more up travel- due to less preload- at the same lifted height. Just can't seem to find any definitive information/data. Love the 650lb spring rate for my need.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/pros-cons-of-longer-springs-in-coilover.461907/

Lots about the pros and cons of longer springs. That preload doesn't sound that bad to me! Longer spring will still take same amount of preload, same spring rate as I understand it, uptravel could be limited actuallty and chance of coil bind could be increased.

Eibach makes a 14 inch 650 lb srping!

 

Yup! So does King. I will review that thread.

 

Good luck man, I've been messing with my suspension for a couple years, trying to find that dream ride!! Will have it all together ina week or so and let you know how I like everything!!!