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CAN THIS SHOCK BE RE-BUILT???

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Reckless44, Apr 7, 2014.

  1. Apr 7, 2014 at 7:53 AM
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    Reckless44

    Reckless44 [OP] RecklessGrl

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    Front Suspension: Camburg 4" lift spindles, DR (Icon) Race Coilovers. OEM upper control arms, SS brake lines Rear Suspension: Old Man Emu 3" lift Dakar leaf springs, matching Old Man Emu rear shocks, extended rear SS brake line
    Anyone in So Cal know of any reputable places I could take my truck to have a shock re-built? I have DR (Icon) Race Coilovers. I live in the Chino area.

    Thank you!!
     
  2. Apr 8, 2014 at 9:27 AM
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    lembowski

    lembowski Well-Known Member

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    Icon is in Riverside. Icon is the new branding after they purchased DR.

    http://www.iconvehicledynamics.com/
     
  3. Apr 8, 2014 at 12:37 PM
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    Gregero

    Gregero TRD: Trail Ready Development

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    They can definitely be rebuilt. I bought a really old pair and had them rebuilt with Icon parts who bought DR (as stated by Lembowski.)
     
  4. Apr 9, 2014 at 8:12 PM
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    Reckless44

    Reckless44 [OP] RecklessGrl

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    Front Suspension: Camburg 4" lift spindles, DR (Icon) Race Coilovers. OEM upper control arms, SS brake lines Rear Suspension: Old Man Emu 3" lift Dakar leaf springs, matching Old Man Emu rear shocks, extended rear SS brake line
    Thank you!!!!! :D
     
  5. Apr 29, 2014 at 7:25 PM
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    TacomaTRD4x402

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    Did you already get them rebuilt?
     
  6. Apr 30, 2014 at 6:26 AM
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    Reckless44

    Reckless44 [OP] RecklessGrl

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    Front Suspension: Camburg 4" lift spindles, DR (Icon) Race Coilovers. OEM upper control arms, SS brake lines Rear Suspension: Old Man Emu 3" lift Dakar leaf springs, matching Old Man Emu rear shocks, extended rear SS brake line
    No, I haven't.
     
  7. Apr 30, 2014 at 6:32 AM
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    TacomaTRD4x402

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    I have a pair of hoe's that I wanna get rebuilt also. Was just wondering if you got em done yet n what the grand total wa$. Heard directly from them they can also convert them to icons for $650, although I don't really know what the benefit of that would neccesarily be. Better parts? Maybe? Hmm...
     
  8. May 1, 2014 at 8:09 AM
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    Front Suspension: Camburg 4" lift spindles, DR (Icon) Race Coilovers. OEM upper control arms, SS brake lines Rear Suspension: Old Man Emu 3" lift Dakar leaf springs, matching Old Man Emu rear shocks, extended rear SS brake line
    It's a matter of money for me right now to be honest. It would be ideal if I had a friend that knew how to fix it for me for a 12 pack of beer and a lot of "oh you're doing so good, you really know what you're doing" praising lol....no such luck!
     
  9. May 1, 2014 at 9:57 AM
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    TacomaTRD4x402

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    LoL, Don't we all wish we had friends like that :D I'm actually currently looking for a welding friend. haha. You wouldn't happen to know how to weld would ya? :rolleyes:
     
  10. May 1, 2014 at 9:27 PM
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    Reckless44

    Reckless44 [OP] RecklessGrl

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    Front Suspension: Camburg 4" lift spindles, DR (Icon) Race Coilovers. OEM upper control arms, SS brake lines Rear Suspension: Old Man Emu 3" lift Dakar leaf springs, matching Old Man Emu rear shocks, extended rear SS brake line
    Umm, I wish! But I just might be able to help you with that. I DO have a friend who welds.
     
  11. May 2, 2014 at 10:17 AM
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    Gregero

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    Debadged Tailgate, TOYOTA logo on Tailgate, Uniden Radio w/ 4' Ant., Removed Sway-Bar, Rear Icon Extended Travel Shocks, 8" King Offroad Shocks, Debadged Doors, 1.25" Rear AllPro Wheel Spacers, 315/70R17 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZs, AllPro Skid Plate, New Car Smell Air Freshener, OMD Ford&Chevy Leaf Pack with Original Main leaf, Engage LT UCAs and LCAs, Engage HD Tie Rod Ends, Kar-Tek Limit Straps, Camber Eliminator Kit, Removed Rear Flares, Blue LED Dome and Map lights, LED License plate lights, Black TRD Sport Rims, 20W PA Speaker, 2 Meter Radio, Demello-like Bed Bar, Harbor Freight Dust Lights, Blacked-out Hood Scoop, Custom Pre-Runner Bumper, JBA Long Tube Headers, MBRP Catback Exhaust, AFE Stage2 CAI, URD MAF Sensor Calibrator
    Check out down south motorsports. They do some great rebuilding. A company in El Cajon I went to ended up sending my shocks to Downsouth for the rebuild of them. Never had any problems. I heard no word about converting to Icons but I think they put Icon parts into them seeing as how DR no longer exists.
     

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