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KING-OEM Performance Series Shocks vs Icon Vehicle Dynamics- Stage 2

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by KevbekTacoma, May 13, 2013.

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Which should I get?

  1. KING - OEM Performance Series

    160 vote(s)
    51.0%

  2. Icon Vehicle Dynamics- Stage 2

    154 vote(s)
    49.0%
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  1. May 25, 2013 at 9:16 PM
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    KevbekTacoma

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    KevbekTacoma [OP] To Be Continued...........

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    Regear?
     
    KevbekTacoma, May 25, 2013
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  2. May 25, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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    PLC721

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    Nope, maybe one day
     
    PLC721, May 25, 2013
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  3. May 25, 2013 at 9:38 PM
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    KevbekTacoma

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    KevbekTacoma [OP] To Be Continued...........

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    Are u suffering when u look for power?
    How's ur gas?
     
    KevbekTacoma, May 25, 2013
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  4. May 25, 2013 at 9:39 PM
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    PLC721

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    My fuelly reflects 14.9, but i have a .75 mile commute to work and the gf and gym are both within 2 miles so i can never get good gas mileage, once i get cruising i have no problem getting 17-18 mpg
     
    PLC721, May 25, 2013
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  5. May 26, 2013 at 9:24 AM
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    Mitch

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    Mitch Somebody call for a Wambulance?

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    So did you drop the front down?
     
    Mitch, May 26, 2013
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  6. May 26, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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    PLC721

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    No the height actually didnt change but the ride drastically improved
     
    PLC721, May 26, 2013
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  7. May 26, 2013 at 10:30 AM
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    Mitch

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    How did you keep the height the same?
     
    Mitch, May 26, 2013
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  8. May 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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    Will you recommend the icons over the kings(if so why)?
     
    meantaco, May 26, 2013
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  9. May 27, 2013 at 8:06 AM
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    Yes, Icon's valving and setup is much more Daily Driver/ Weekend warrior friendly. if you have a race truck, i would say Fox or King. But The on-road ride Icon gives paired with the Off-road performance is the best of both worlds. I have raced and Driven on all major shock brands.
     
    SDHQ OFFROAD, May 27, 2013
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  10. May 27, 2013 at 8:32 AM
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    /Thread
     
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  11. May 28, 2013 at 6:56 AM
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    So what did we finally decide on?
     
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  12. May 28, 2013 at 8:06 AM
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    KevbekTacoma [OP] To Be Continued...........

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    As of now, I'm thinking of going with KING resi coilovers with builtright or TC ucas in the front, paired with ICON resi in the rear with icon aal.
     
    KevbekTacoma, May 28, 2013
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  13. May 29, 2013 at 3:27 PM
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    KevbekTacoma

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    KevbekTacoma [OP] To Be Continued...........

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    Anyone got any input on that! ^^^^
     
    KevbekTacoma, May 29, 2013
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  14. May 29, 2013 at 3:39 PM
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    I'd be inclined to pick all the same shocks. Also, if you add a leaf(s), make sure the shock will be the correct length when you're done.
     
    ian408, May 29, 2013
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  15. May 29, 2013 at 8:44 PM
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    Why get Icon resi rears and King fronts? If its the compatibility of the rear King OEM shocks that worries you then have DSMS build your rear Kings with a 1" longer rod end and your good. This allows you to run them with an aftermarket leaf pack.
     
    06HAOLE, May 29, 2013
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  16. May 29, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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    DSM built my Kings with the extra for my Dakars. Can't say enough good about DSM and what they did for me.
     
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  17. May 30, 2013 at 8:29 AM
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    We have some 2" longer Icon 2.0's with RR in stock made to be used with All Pro's, Dakar's, and other 3" leaf packs. Just sent a set out to a member in Maryland.
     
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    SDHQ OFFROAD, May 30, 2013
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  18. May 30, 2013 at 8:37 AM
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    KevbekTacoma

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    KevbekTacoma [OP] To Be Continued...........

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    That actually was my main worry. I just sent out a reply to DSM regarding it. Thanks for the heads up! If that works out I will be going that route.
     
    KevbekTacoma, May 30, 2013
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  19. May 30, 2013 at 4:43 PM
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    KevbekTacoma

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    KevbekTacoma [OP] To Be Continued...........

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    So..Micah from DSM says that the King rear resi shocks don't need any extension for an aal pack. Says they wrk fine with them.
    Now I'm pretty confused! Input? :notsure:
     
    KevbekTacoma, May 30, 2013
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  20. May 30, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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    Normal King and Icon rear's will work with an AAL (add a leaf pack) But will not work with a full pack such as J66's, Dakars, All pro's.

    For those they need to be longer.
     
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