ICON stage 9 ordered...need setup advice

Honestly, If you go with a stage 5 you'll be fine. I've got a similar setup, with the addition of sliders and full belly pans and 20 gallons of spare fuel, and run the stage 5 and have never had a problem with bottoming out the back end unless I hit washouts at 60mph+. We did 500 miles of desert a few weekends ago between Tonopah and Pioche and back and I only had one experience where I thought I was going to be hosting a yard sale.

 

Mo stages mo money.

 

Is it your money?

 

I wasn't aware I had to pay to offer criticism/advice. You take AMEX?

 

Sure, but I might criticize you for using a vendor with high transaction fees. But hey, not my money

 

Thanks for the info. I have been running them at 2 on the street and it feels fine. I hit a few trails that I can run pretty quickly and ran them at 6 front and 7 rear for one run then 8 front and 9 rear for another. It's amazing how different the ride is. So happy with my purchase.

 

You obviously do give a fuck how I spend my hard earned money. Nobody asked for your sarcasm and bullshit. I only asked for advice on running settings. I DGAF about shitty folk like yourself which seems to be the majority of people who post on this forum, so I have no fear of retribution when I say SUCK MY SALTY BALLS. I'll be the guy wheelin by with the kit you can't afford but want to hate on.

 

I’m holding out for Stage 14.

 

Lol holy shit this thread makes so much sense now - you have the mental stability of a child and an ego made of glass. Insulting someone on the internet by saying they can’t afford something? Acting like your stage 9 kit means you’ll wheel better than anyone with a lick of experience and a basic lift? All because someone questioned your choice and hurt your feel feels...

Dude, grow up.

 

Happy Memorial Day all! Let’s not forget those that gave all so we can argue on a forum.

 

Fixed it for you

 

This ^ ,same with the 4x4 fanboys,most dont even use 4x4,yet swear by you need it.

 

It's tough if you want the CDCV adjustment with Icon kits because you have to get at least stage 6 before it's included.

 

I tend to never touch my front these days, they sit at around factory setting (4), that's with front bumper/winch, and the 700 lb icon coils.

My rears I set depending on what leafs I'm running and what weight (e.g., can mix and match softer springs with stronger compression, etc.). I used to run softer for nicer ride from the rear end, but would bottom out a lot so have gradually stiffened them up until things felt stable but not too harsh. Same is true as weight is added.

I rarely, if ever, adjust for trails or road conditions unless I notice something very specific bothering me.

Also as someone else mentioned, make sure you keep them clean, they love to corrode. A good hosing periodically after dirty driving can do wonders.

 

Buy once, cry once. Enjoy your suspension.

 

Congrats OP hope it serves you well.

 

He'll be crying when hes wondering why his rear hose is leaking.... @Coot83 @misdirection1982

 

Ha, yeah. That's why I went with King.

 

My buddy has the RXT's and they are pretty solid even though I am a king guy...got to say im impressed with that leaf pack for SOA guys. Sounds like the truck is performing as expected OP...for the guys who are giving you shit over your money, whatevs man its not like they threw a dime in on your build.

Never hurts to wheel casual and build up the confidence until you are hitting things hard.