Initial Review of ICON 3.0 coilovers and Billet UCA's

[BlueSVT]

Can i adjust the icons to your height level on my torsen equipped truck and still use 4x4 safely?
Can i do this with using a different UCA like say the RPG raceline? Or do i need the adjustability of the icon UCA?
Thanks.

I don't think the UCA is the issue... I think on the 12+ trucks, the issue is the angle the highest lift puts onto the front axle CVs, causing a slight bind. Greg (Squatting Dog) knows more about the issue...

 

[Squatting Dog]

You are talking about two different things..
Adjustability of UCA allows more adjustment in alignment (camber/caster). Once you go to mid/upper perch heights is sometime necessary.

Adjustment of preload/ride height is done through the adjusting the ICON coilovers. On 2012 and up you do not want to go any higher than 26.5" (measured from center of hub to fender lip). If you go any higher it will cause binding and tearing of cv boots while in 4wd. I have close to 10,000 miles at this (mid/upper height) with no issues (this mileage includes 2013 TRR and Bullrun).

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

 

[ICONRep]

You are talking about two different things..
Adjustability of UCA allows more adjustment in alignment (camber/caster). Once you go to mid/upper perch heights is sometime necessary.

Adjustment of preload/ride height is done through the adjusting the ICON coilovers. On 2012 and up you do not want to go any higher than 26.5" (measured from center of hub to fender lip). If you go any higher it will cause binding and tearing of cv boots while in 4wd. I have close to 10,000 miles at this (mid/upper height) with no issues (this mileage includes 2013 TRR and Bullrun).

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

How could you possibly leave out the SnoBall 500? I believe that was an event you will never forget bring something special to your life, and have to explain to the grandkids one day....you are the Squatting Dog!!!!!

 

[Squatting Dog]

I wasn't forgetting Snoball 500, at that time I was still set 24" or so. It was not until I received new nationals, I raised front to 26.5"...

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

 

[BIRDMAN]

Can i adjust the icons to your height level on my torsen equipped truck and still use 4x4 safely?
Can i do this with using a different UCA like say the RPG raceline? Or do i need the adjustability of the icon UCA?
Thanks.

I only use my 4WD in really slippery conditions, and in fact since I posted this I have gone up even higher. I am now at top perch+ height with a slight nose up appearance. I would stick with what Greg said if you want to be safe.

as for the UCAs, any of them will work I just liked the idea of being able to adjust the upper arms to make them longer and pull the lower arm out within adjustment to retain a factory stance that is sometimes lost when raising the front height due to the change in suspension geometry.

 

[spartanraptor]

You are talking about two different things..
Adjustability of UCA allows more adjustment in alignment (camber/caster). Once you go to mid/upper perch heights is sometime necessary.

Adjustment of preload/ride height is done through the adjusting the ICON coilovers. On 2012 and up you do not want to go any higher than 26.5" (measured from center of hub to fender lip). If you go any higher it will cause binding and tearing of cv boots while in 4wd. I have close to 10,000 miles at this (mid/upper height) with no issues (this mileage includes 2013 TRR and Bullrun).

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

Thanks for the responses guys. So will i be able to use the Icons on the height setting they are sent at? Or will i have to request to have the lowered to mid setting like yours Greg?
Im wanting to have the front end as high as possible without having to buy RCV's. And i do use my 4x4 alot with our climate..

 

[BIRDMAN]

I raised mine considerably from where ICON sent mine. They send them out at a little above mid-perch height if I remember correctly so you should be ok with leaving them as-is. However it is super simple to adjust the height of them and double check yourself. Just buy a spanner wrench from ICON if you're feeling fancy so you can easily adjust the height prior to alignment.

 

[BlackMamba]

My ICONs are set 5 full turns higher from the factory setting. Looks a little nose high, but actually measures out close to level.

 

[wanderfalk]

national springs

I wasn't forgetting Snoball 500, at that time I was still set 24" or so. It was not until I received new nationals, I raised front to 26.5"...

-Greg (aka squatting dog)

How much did the national spring raise the rear?

Did you use the hd or standard version.

 

[Glassman]

What setting do you have your front and rear at? Most talk about soft for the road but I'm not sure that is the best it seems very bounces. I went on 200 mile run over the weekend and that was perfect but on road still trying to dial them in. Any help would be appercatied.

Thanks, Glassman