Does anyone know if ICON recently update their Raptor leaf springs or if there are counterfeit ones out there?
I ordered a set of ICON springs through one of the FRF supporters (Neo-Garage) for my 2020 SCREW back in August 2020 and, of course, they were back-ordered and were shipped individually as they became available. The first leaf pack was delivered in November 2020 and didn't have the add-a-leaf with it. The second set was just delivered on 1 March 2021 and this set is noticeably different than the first (older) set that was delivered in Nov. The newer set appears to be better quality overall. They both have the same model number although, the newer set has it stenciled while the older set is a sticker that is falling off. Here are some of the differences between the two packs (pics below):
- The new pack has 7 leafs (without AAL) while the old one has 8 (I didn't receive the AAL with this pack). The old one has an additional shorter leaf on the bottom.
- The new pack has plastic friction pads on one of the spring clamps, the older pack doesn't.
- The new pack is about 2 inches shorter, eye to eye, than the older one.
- The front eye on the new pack isn't wrapped as tight as the old one.
- The new pack came with the AAL, the old one I received didn't.
I spoke with someone in ICON tech and they didn't know if they were updated or if manufacturing process was changed and asked that I send some photos of the two packs. I'm still waiting on their response after sending the photos. I'm also awaiting a response from Neo-Garage to find out if they'll send me another set to match the newer ones I received because there's no way I'm installing two different springs on my truck.