Black widow suspension set up

[Squatting Dog]

With all of the positive comments and first hand experiences specifically tied to the Icon shocks, I picked up a complete set over the holiday (a BIG thanks to Jason at SDHQ).

I know there have been some reported problems running the stock Fox set up on top perch. With the Icons, would I experience the same problems/issues at the top perch setting? I do not have the upper control arms yet, hell I don't even have my new truck yet. But I'm trying to plan ahead at this point.

Also, do the Icons come set at the mid or top right out of the box?

I had the same reservations about ICON shock height.. It is set mid-top height from the factory. You can easily lower (raise the upper ring) and bring it down to mid/bottom perch height. That is what I did to mine.. Very easy to adjust preload (height) of ICON shock on the truck..

-Greg

 

[Jackemuphigh21]

With all of the positive comments and first hand experiences specifically tied to the Icon shocks, I picked up a complete set over the holiday (a BIG thanks to Jason at SDHQ).

I know there have been some reported problems running the stock Fox set up on top perch. With the Icons, would I experience the same problems/issues at the top perch setting? I do not have the upper control arms yet, hell I don't even have my new truck yet. But I'm trying to plan ahead at this point.

Also, do the Icons come set at the mid or top right out of the box?

The shocks aren't the problem with top perch, it's the angle at which it has the cv joints in constantly and if you use 4wd you can bind them up pretty badly and tear boots and damage the joints themselves because the angle is just too harsh.I personally would suggest running closer to the mid perch height.

 

[CrownOffroad]

The shocks aren't the problem with top perch, it's the angle at which it has the cv joints in constantly and if you use 4wd you can bind them up pretty badly and tear boots and damage the joints themselves because the angle is just too harsh.I personally would suggest running closer to the mid perch height.

That's what I thought, but when in doubt FRF to the rescue! I will make sure to adjust them down slightly closer to the mid setting prior to install. Not wanting to kill the CVs or any other $$$ components.

 

[Squatting Dog]

That's what I thought, but when in doubt FRF to the rescue! I will make sure to adjust them down slightly closer to the mid setting prior to install. Not wanting to kill the CVs or any other $$$ components.

Talk to Brad and tell him you want the mcmanus special... They still think i am nuts for lowering the front end.. Lol

-Greg

 

[BlueSVT]

Mine is a top+ setting... Love it! No issues so far, including completing the land rush and death valley, so that's a good start, I suppose!

 

[Squatting Dog]

Mine is a top+ setting... Love it! No issues so far, including completing the land rush and death valley, so that's a good start, I suppose!

Yours is pre 2012 and no torsen... That damn torsen is causing more issues than it is worth..

-Greg

 

[Jackemuphigh21]

Talk to Brad and tell him you want the mcmanus special... They still think i am nuts for lowering the front end.. Lol

-Greg

Inch for inch where does your sit compared to bottom and mid factory perch?

 

[pirate air]

I put my new icons in a spring compressor, loosened the Allen set screw and spung the hat up three turns by hand to bring the height closer to mid perch. Much easier that way then doing it on the truck with a spanner wrench.

 

[Squatting Dog]

Inch for inch where does your sit compared to bottom and mid factory perch?

I will get measurements later today.. Need them for RPG..

I put my new icons in a spring compressor, loosened the Allen set screw and spung the hat up three turns by hand to bring the height closer to mid perch. Much easier that way then doing it on the truck with a spanner wrench.

You are correct, but it can be done easier than stock fox set up on the truck..

-Greg

 

[BlueSVT]

Yours is pre 2012 and no torsen... That damn torsen is causing more issues than it is worth..

-Greg

Ooohhhhh... gotcha