Tacoma TRD PRO - FOX out ICON in.

Coot83 · Sep 7, 2017

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First post: OP never said how they broke. Avoided the question the whole time.

2nd post: "spirited driving" ...you can extrapolate what you want from that.

3rd post: Look at what SDHQ off road posted "We have seen this happen with Kings, SAW's and Fox's. The issue is not with the top cap, it's the set-up of the entire suspension and a weak coil-bucket. Ya the shock mount split, but so did the coil bucket on the truck. Having another plate wont stop it, just band-aid it. If you bottom out hard enough on anything this will happen. Full LT or Mid-Travel. I have seen shock mounts on built race vehicles snap like twigs. If the shock was the weak point the shaft would have bent. Not saying every truck must have limit straps and bump stops, but we cycle every kit we put on to check for any issues. As much as a slightly bent frame or coil bucket can cause an issue. Also, Icon is aware of this issue also and they are working on a solution just the same as the other companies are i'm sure.

LT or Mid you should always cycle and make sure evrything is bumped and strapped correctly. "

Also OP doesn't have rear resis and don't need to notch the bucket. I have the same kit. They ride great, soak up big bumps and hits and are great for wheeling.

Are kings a better shock? Most likely at a much higher price point for sure, but for what it is Icons are great shocks. Much better than the modified bilstein "adjustable" coilovers (boss, etc). Personally, I lean more towards ADS later down the line, but for what I do, stage 1 Icons are all I need.
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Got any links to the top hat failure of King and fox, all I still see are images of dead icons? I do agree if you send things to some extent anything can break. I don't understand how icon still runs their design when it has died on many folks. Do your coils have straps since you sound like you are MT?

I got my coilovers from wheelers...but if you want a 2.5 coilover with Resi and brackets...1499 for Icon. Kings from wheelers...1425. I don't really get where folks always claim that king is more expensive if you get the equivalent of what they sell.

Coot83 · Sep 7, 2017

rlx02 said: ↑

First post: OP never said how they broke. Avoided the question the whole time.

2nd post: "spirited driving" ...you can extrapolate what you want from that.

3rd post: Look at what SDHQ off road posted "We have seen this happen with Kings, SAW's and Fox's. The issue is not with the top cap, it's the set-up of the entire suspension and a weak coil-bucket. Ya the shock mount split, but so did the coil bucket on the truck. Having another plate wont stop it, just band-aid it. If you bottom out hard enough on anything this will happen. Full LT or Mid-Travel. I have seen shock mounts on built race vehicles snap like twigs. If the shock was the weak point the shaft would have bent. Not saying every truck must have limit straps and bump stops, but we cycle every kit we put on to check for any issues. As much as a slightly bent frame or coil bucket can cause an issue. Also, Icon is aware of this issue also and they are working on a solution just the same as the other companies are i'm sure.

LT or Mid you should always cycle and make sure evrything is bumped and strapped correctly. "

Also OP doesn't have rear resis and don't need to notch the bucket. I have the same kit. They ride great, soak up big bumps and hits and are great for wheeling.

Are kings a better shock? Most likely at a much higher price point for sure, but for what it is Icons are great shocks. Much better than the modified bilstein "adjustable" coilovers (boss, etc). Personally, I lean more towards ADS later down the line, but for what I do, stage 1 Icons are all I need.
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Also SDHQ promotes Icon pretty hard so no surprise there. There is a reason why King and fox dominate the racing circuit.

EDDO · Sep 7, 2017

rlx02 said: ↑

make sure evrything is bumped and strapped correctly. "
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Another thing that some seem to ignore is the amount of pre-load they dial in. Coil bind can be disastrous.

1. YOUR ICON COILOVER ASSEMBLIES COME SHIPPED AT ICON’S RECOMMENDED RIDE HEIGHT.
DO NOT PRELOAD THE COIL BEYOND 2.13” (1.13” FOR 700LB COIL #158508) OF EXPOSED THREADS BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE TOP CAP AND THE TOP OF THE COIL ADJUSTER NUT. A REDUCTION IN RIDE QUALITY WILL BE EXPERIENCED IF COILOVERS ARE ADJUSTED TO ALLOW FOR LESS THAN 2” OF DROOP TRAVEL FROM STATIC RIDE HEIGHT.
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tacitos · Sep 7, 2017

NerdTaco said: ↑

How much you selling your pro suspension for?
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@smuckers might be interested in this as well.

JoeCOVA · Sep 7, 2017

Dacon[OP] initial post: ↑

After 3 days of hard work, with the help of friends, I have finished with suspension replacement all around.
Have removed the OEM back leaves and FOX shocks, front OEM UCA and FOX coilovers and replaced them with ICON leaf pack and ICON shocks rear and CAMBURG UCA and ICON coilovers 700#. Also replaced all brake lines with SS braided lines. Ride is better now, more like a truck as I like it.
Now I need to find a good shop for alignment and I am done with the mods.

BEFORE:
FL - 36.5"
FR - 36.7"
RL - 37.2"
RR - 37.5"

AFTER:
FL - 38.5"
FR - 38.7"
RL - 39.6"
RR - 39.8"

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Your truck is entirely too clean.

mesojdm said: ↑

Didn't want to keep it in the family (FOX?) 3.0's
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3.0's wont fit up front.

beers@1600 · Sep 7, 2017

can0nfan2379 said: ↑

Those Kinetik arms tho.....
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x2

anthony250f · Sep 7, 2017

I love when people say kings are much more expensive than icons

Just lol.....

downhillbik3r · Sep 7, 2017

Buys a pro, but replaces the suspension..
Buys Billet Heimed controls arms ($$$$) but not remote reservoirs..
Those rear shocks are a downgrade..

anthony250f · Sep 7, 2017

downhillbik3r said: ↑

Buys a pro, but replaces the suspension..
Buys Billet Heimed controls arms ($$$$) but not remote reservoirs..
Those rear shocks are likely a downgrade..
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Yup

Joe23 · Sep 7, 2017

dYL0n said: ↑

Great work!! I used the dealer for the alignment.

But,

Why did you buy a pro?
The only thing "pro" about the pro is the suspension
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Same thing I'm thinking.

But I guess people are free to do with their money as they want.
Just saying anyone that wants to waste the money for a pro and still mod it, you're welcome to give me some of that extra expendable money you have

mesojdm said: ↑

And the leather seats.
And the shift knob
And color(for now)
And the sick door badge.

Curious as why ICON OP?
Didn't want to keep it in the family (FOX?) 3.0's with bypasses would be legit on that PRO.
Nice truck
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shifter is whatever.
badge is ugly

Leather is cool.
wasn't a fan of the colour in person.

Still not worth the 13k we pay up here for it lol.

tacitos · Sep 7, 2017

Is Icon Suspension the same group that make Icon Motorcycle gear?

Joe23 · Sep 7, 2017

downhillbik3r said: ↑

Buys a pro, but replaces the suspension..
Buys Billet Heimed controls arms ($$$$) but not remote reservoirs..
Those rear shocks are likely a downgrade..
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I think the whole system is.
Doesn't even have bypass now.

If it was changed to the higher end remote resi icons maybe.
But for those not worth it. The factory fox would've been better.

But oh well.

tacitos · Sep 7, 2017

OP, are you selling your Fox's?

I have some interested parties.

Doggman · Sep 7, 2017

I'm gonna be that guy I guess...to each their own but you literally downgraded significantly in the rear...went from a 2.5 with remote reservoir to a 2.0 less reservoir...could have just replaced the front coilovers with aftermarket height adjustable Fox coilovers and left the rears.

tacitos · Sep 7, 2017

Doggman said: ↑

I'm gonna be that guy I guess...to each their own but you literally downgraded significantly in the rear...went from a 2.5 with remote reservoir to a 2.0 less reservoir...could have just replaced the front coilovers with aftermarket height adjustable Fox coilovers and left the rears.
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nonsense, the Icon's are fine. OP needs to unload those shitty Fox's asap.. waiting for a price.

dYL0n · Sep 7, 2017

2018, the year the Pro is obsolete.

Cement grey and leather will be included

Coot83 · Sep 7, 2017

dYL0n said: ↑

2018, the year the Pro is obsolete.

Cement grey and leather will be included
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Damn really besides suspension it sounds like how it was for my Baja. I had "TRD" badged billys and a cool TRD emblem on the tailgate and fancy decal. Besides that its just a standard taco.

dYL0n · Sep 7, 2017

Coot83 said: ↑

Damn really besides suspension it sounds like how it was for my Baja. I had "TRD" badged billys and a cool TRD emblem on the tailgate and fancy decal. Besides that its just a standard taco.
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HA THIS GARBAGE

Coot83 · Sep 7, 2017

dYL0n said: ↑

HA THIS GARBAGE

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Hahaha yep.

JoeCOVA · Sep 7, 2017

Coot83 said: ↑

Got any links to the top hat failure of King and fox, all I still see are images of dead icons? I do agree if you send things to some extent anything can break. I don't understand how icon still runs their design when it has died on many folks. Do your coils have straps since you sound like you are MT?

I got my coilovers from wheelers...but if you want a 2.5 coilover with Resi and brackets...1499 for Icon. Kings from wheelers...1425. I don't really get where folks always claim that king is more expensive if you get the equivalent of what they sell.
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I've never seen a thread about broken Kings or any real issues with them. I have however seena ton on Icon as well as customer service complaints..

I also agree that people over hype the cost of Kings, they are surprisingly competitive.

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