ICON AAL Brake line mount

I’m getting ready to install the icon aal leafs. I’ve watched a few dozen videos and tutorials and read threads on mounting the Icon add a leaf kit. The one major thing that it seems Icon and the tutorials leave out is the brake line relocation. They always show the unmounting of the brake line attached to the prior set up. Do the brake lines simply go back to their original position? Asking for a friend. Thnx

 

I just installed the Icon AAL. I just cut the bracket off and left it. The brake line doesn’t have much play in it and is snug to the leaf pack. I am not word about it at all. And I’m OCD with everything I do. Make sure you retorque the U-bolts after the 100 miles recommendation. They definitely stretched in my case.

 

Yes, the brake like goes back into its original position.



this is mine with the ICON 3 leaf progressive AAL

 

So yes when you unbolt them from the metal bracket to drop the axle to full droop, you then bolt them back to the same spot after. You shouldn’t need an extended brake line (unless you have a block as well). I have just the pack and I have a lot of room in the lines

 

Let me clarify my question more.... I am installing the Icon 1.5” lift add a leaf spring set. This set replaces the stock overload spring. The brake line bracket hole is in the overload spring mount clip. This clip is no longer used. Thus, the brake line no longer has a mount. Looks like @Jacoma77 says that brake line bracket is no longer needed......

 

Ohhhh, see I left my overload in. Doesn’t change ride quality unless you bottom out when carrying heavy loads or upon big impact. I left it in because I wanted the extra spring support upon bottoming out, height, and I have durobumps to aid in stopping the springs upon bottoming out to reduce the overload harshness
My springs ride smoother than ever

 

Interesting...... the plot thickens. With this concept in mind, I ask you Lieutenant, approx how much height do you reckon you ended up with? I have a 2” block in place now which I’m pulling out. The replacement is the 1.5” springs. Now if I can Leave the overload spring in.... Hmmm.... this is getting good... does your Expert analysis conclude a total height increase of closer to 2”? Cmon man lay it on the line for us!

 

Yes I’m no expert

 

Just did this on my truck a few weeks ago. A friend brought his 2019 over and we did both trucks. The bracket for the E-Brake line needed to be slightly bent to change the angle and then fit right in. We both got about 1.5" of lift once it all settled. FWIW, I added a 2" lift up front and it's level now. However, I have an RTT on the back and Winch/bumper up front to the amount of weight is probably different than yours.

One important thing to note, the 2020 had no shims under the spring but the 2019 did have shims. Not sure why they were different but they were so if you have shims, be sure to note the position and replace them on the reinstall.

And one more thing... no need to cut the rear bracket holding the springs together. The Icon works perfectly with it in place. Good luck, maybe a 2 beer job, not that bad.

 

Interesting thread. I haven't been active here for quite awhile but was searching for reviews for this Icon add a leaf set up. The video I watched today the dude just cut that bracket off. I'm not concerned much about the bracket whether cut it off or drill and tap the Icon spring bracket to accept e brake bracket. My truck as it sits just slightly off the overload and can feel it bouncing off there slightest bumps.

 

Did you leave the overload spring on, or did you remove it?

 

Oh yeah man, get rid of that block. And then leave the overload and you get 2” and settles to slightly under? But if it settles, too low, just get a .5” block haha
It’s so easy to put in and also won’t be needed for 2 years probably
Plus, I doubt a .5” block will lead to significant axle wrap and all the other problems that come with larger blocks.

 

I believe it was another thread..possibly here that someone mentioned they suggest removing the overload spring because it is longer than the bottom leaf on the icon pack. That made sense to me, so I thinking about making a 1/2 inch block or a little less that just the size of the spring pad. Drill the hole in my block the same size as hole in spring pack. The supplied pin looks plenty long enough to go through. Just for a little additional lift. The rear sag is just unacceptable for my liking.

 

But it being longer than the bottom leaf means what? I don’t think that changes anything haha. (In terms fo capability or ride quality)
I would rather have an overload over a block ANYDAY. But if you had to go with a block go with a small one, preferably less than an inch

I will say that the second you put in a block, ride quality will decrease

 

So the icon progressive leaf pack would be hitting on the overload, and possibly quite often. I was just thinking a shorter height wise block would allow the add a leaf pack to function as designed, and add a little more lift. It shouldn't ride any different if it's the same size as the spring pack.edit same size as spring perch. I do agree though, I don't care for spacer block either.

 

yeah I’ve noticed that mine doesn’t have much compression before it hits the overload
But I assume the overload flexes as well, and with durobumps and some nice shocks
I haven’t even noticed. My bottom outs/slam downs from large bumps are quite flush

 

I agree with this though. The only thing is it might feel a little rougher due to the block, but you do have more compression cause of the lack of the overload so maybe it will counter act the rougher feel from the block. I don’t know!

 

I just looked up Duro bumps and ehemmmm they are not giving those things away! Do you recall what size you got ? 4.25!

 

Haha, well my only issue now is with camper shell and minimum tools in there it's just slightly off the overloads and I dont care for that feeling when it bounces off of there. I may just start with the add a leaf pack minus the overload and try it first. Those pins can be purchased separately fairly cheap. I'm just looking at more cost effective fix than going complete suspension. The wife's Tacoma has complete OME lift that's great but I don't need all that.

 

Wheelers superbumps are very similar and slightly cheaper!
I got the 4.25! So I believe there is around an inch of travel before it hits the upper mount? but Honestly if I got the 5” it wouldn’t hurt cause the rubber compresses easily
I can take some photos tomorrow!