Icon Stage 2

[Holman36]

Just wanted to share my recent suspension upgrade. Icon 2.5 coilovers in the front with Icon UCA’s. Icon 0-2” in the back. Truck is completely level now. Will get some bigger tires someday when my wallet can handle it.

 

[Trail_Boss_6.2]

Been looking at these and wonder how they have been working out for you. Anything to watch out for? Would your recommend? Did they change your ride?

 

[Texasmud]

Same ICON setup on mine. From my perspective it’s certainly a firm ride however it makes it responsive and controlled. No more sway especially at speed.

 

[Trail_Boss_6.2]

Thank you for the quick response. Truck look’s awesome. Wondering if your ride firmed up due to going to the 35’s. Assuming they are probably E rated 10 ply. Vs the stock C rated tires.

 

[Texasmud]

Thank you for the quick response. Truck look’s awesome. Wondering if your ride firmed up due to going to the 35’s. Assuming they are probably E rated 10 ply. Vs the stock C rated tires.

Actually they’re a C rated Falcon AT4W in 35x11.5x18. I’m sure they helped with the firm ride some those dude wakes are stiff. Overall it’s a positive for me.

 

[Texasmud]

Actually they’re a C rated Falcon AT4W in 35x11.5x18. I’m sure they helped with the firm ride some those dude wakes are stiff. Overall it’s a positive for me.

**side walls

 

[Trail_Boss_6.2]

Did you install these yourself or have a shop install them?

 

[Trail_Boss_6.2]

Oh nice, didn’t realize you could get C rated in 35. Again thanks for the info.

 

[Texasmud]

Did you install these yourself or have a shop install them?

A local shop installed them for me.

 

[Trail_Boss_6.2]

A local shop installed them for me.

Thanks for the info, just ordered the Stage 2 with tubular UCA.

 

[Trail_Boss_6.2]

After further review of the ICON maintenance, rebuild required pre 50K miles, l have decided to cancel my ICON order and go with the Bilstein 6112. Thanks again for all the info provided.

 

[Stormin08]

Just an FYI, most rebuild mileage statements are for setups USED in rougher terrains more frequently, most of the ON ROAD use mileage are considerably higher....and FOR BEST ride quality.

Every single shock, PERIOD !!!! Falls under the guidlines...even the sealed 2.0 and lesser shocks. Most will state a life expectancy for IDEAL RIDE QUALITY, is about 50k miles.

 

[Trail_Boss_6.2]

The ICON are rated for 20-30k if used in harsh environments. And I get it that all shocks will wear out over time. But I can’t justify the cost of rebuilding these and the time the truck will be down. When I can go with a cheaper alternative and I won’t loose much performance.

 

[Stormin08]

I don't disagree...just stating, most users will get far more mileage, and even then not notice much change