Icon 2.5 C/Os + King 14x700 Springs

So whats the ideal spring rate we're talking here, from what I've seen the 700lbs are the way to go. I couldn't keep everyones names and set up straight while reading. I saw in another forum a guy had 14" kings, will those fit the 2nd gens?? I'm about to order my lift so i need to know what the hell to get. I'm not experienced with shocks and etc. Once this is done I'll order the bumper.PLEASE HELP TW FRIENDS!!!

-Moe

 

The 14" 700lbs springs are just to compensate for the weight of the bumper and winch. If opyou don't have a bumper or winch, 700lbs will be way too much up front. If you are buying new, go through DSM, they cans get you the icons with the 700lbs spring now....if that is what you want...

 

I just ordered a pair of King 14x700 Springs from DSM thanks slim for the write up and pics and measurements!!

 

No problem....glad I could contribute

 

Sounds like I'm gunna do just the same as Indian taco! Thanks guys

 

Just got my new springs yesterday. gonna get them installed on saturday

 

Hell yeah! Beat Jandrews to it!!!

 

I wonder if the 6" coil from icon would work if left with no pre load a soft spring, and strapped to prevent over extension of the ball joints and cv axle bind. Would be cool to see some measurements on it...

 

Damn. I wish I would've seen this thread about a week ago. I ordered the standard Icon Extended travel CO's (650lb spring rate) and I have All-pro's plate bumper (150lbs), winch and ATO skid. Thinking I might've made a mistake

 

Just buy the new springs from Icon and sell the ones that came with your set up

 

I have King 14x600lb springs on my girl's 2nd gen DB LB and it's super soft on the streets, but we have them cranked waay down to maintain a level ride height

 

You got pics? How's her set up working out?

 

Did a shake down in lucerne last weekend and her shit was butter even in the rough stuff. Rear end not so much haha still stock

 

Where did you buy the springs from? Thanks.

 

love the thread, im in the same boat.

so icon NOW has 700lb springs for their extended trav. coilovers? are they 14" as well? or 13" like the stock 650lb springs...

i feel like the 14" would be better, less preload, same ride height (going with the all pro expo leaf pack in the back... MAYBE the standard duty, thoughts? i do plan on loading up the bed, but NOT every day, would it be too ridiculous for a daily driver? would the truck be level?

i was thinking of a shackle flip, then the expo pack, and adjusting the shackle flip to make them as "soft" as possible. what do you think?

 

i got eibach 700# 14" springs through ICON. i went with those instead of the kings mainly for color. either spring will work fine tho

 

oh nice, i had planned on either rubberized coating them or something, cant have the blue on there, would look incredibly out of place
how much were they from icon?

 

dont remember. just email them and ask them about it. they are silver

 

With a tube bumper I'd keep the 650 springs.....the 700's without the weight will be stiff as shit regardless of height. Just lower the preload since you have the spindles and enjoy!

 

I have a pair of very slightly used King 14 in 700 lb Coils for sale $150.00 shipped.
Bought them, installed changed for different shock setup. Any takers? They are $200 bucks new plus shipping from Poly Performance.