Icon Suspension Tacoma Review

I am very serious about my land cruiser and wanted the best suspension money could buy for. It’s not cheap by any means but there is a big difference between the stage 1 and stage 2 with the extended travel coilovers.

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Icon suspension tacoma review. If you’re not quite at the stage where you’re taking driving lessons from baja. From the brutal deserts of the southwest, to the rocks of moab, to the wooded trails of the east coast, icon suspension systems have been put to the test and performed flawlessly for the toyota tacoma. Icon engineers’ primary focus is to increase wheel travel and damping ability, which translates into outstanding vehicle control and ride quality both on.

It is a little stiff but that is the nature of the digressive icon suspension. Yes, the icon suspension likes speed! If your tacoma has 5.

The delta joint is a heavy duty high angle ball joint that. At faster speeds, the icon suspension truly shines and the ride becomes even smoother. This is a platform that shares the front suspension.

The reason was money and extended travel. This is a long term ownership review, checking in after about 30k miles of having the stage 9 rxt kit from icon vehicle dynamics on our 2006 toyota tacoma 4wd. We immediately felt any settings changes to a softer or stiffer setting.

Increased wheel travel and ride quality over stock. These upper control arms feature icon's patented delta joint. Icon lift review and info.

It was a very difficult decision and i had many second thoughts during the 2 month waiting period. Discussion in 'suspension' started by whiskersfox, dec 17, 2014. The stage 2 is probably the best bang for your buck in terms of a “quality” aftermarket suspension.

So after years of deliberating, i finally pulled the trigger on black friday for a complete set of 2.5 icon coilovers rr with cdc ($2550). Icon stage 6 features billet aluminum upper. But i love the front suspension setup!

These are replacement shocks from icon vehicle dynamics s2 modular performance shock system which redefines the offroad capability of the vehicle by enhancing the front suspension with the addition of a secondary shock to an existing icon coilover setup. The rear probably would have been just about perfect if the shocks were not high pressurized. This leaf pack consists of 7 leafs and is completely redesigned compared to the oem stock.

If your tacoma has 5. Icon’s cdc values can be adjusted to nine different settings.

Icon Suspension Lift 4runner

Icon overland series 3″ lift rear coil springs. It’s about 3” lift in the front, and 2” lift in the rear.

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The eibach 1 lift is the most popular as it will level out the 4runner stance.

Icon suspension lift 4runner. From exploring the wilderness to rock climbing and racing across unpaved trails, the best. If your 4runner is equipped with kdss, then you are limited to only a 1 lift in the rear due to the rear sway bar. King coilovers king rear shocks spc uca spc rear trail arms icon 52700 rear springs icon panhard bar scs ray10’s.

The eibach 1 lift is the most popular as it will level out the 4runner stance. Off road the truck did commendably well with the stock shocks/springs, but there is a huge opportunity for improvement. Well i pulled the trigger on the stage 2 lift.

If your 4runner is equipped with kdss, then you are limited to only a 1 lift in the rear due to the rear sway bar. The threaded shock collar on the icon vehicle dynamics coilovers allows anywhere from zero to 3 inches of lift. 3” ride height when unloaded and 2” ride height if weight is added (drawers, fridge, bumper, etc.).

For those who have icon stage suspension lift kits: After weeks of looking forward to the icon suspension, things didn’t really go as planned. If you have a fully stock 4runner, you can run the 3″ springs for a full 3″ lift in the rear.

Install an icon stage 2 lift kit on a 5th gen 4 runner thanks to trail4r.com for providing the kit and the rig. $1800 cad or $1350 usd. Hands down, some of the best modifications i’ve made to the 4runner since i’ve owned it is upgrading the suspension and going through the install of an icon suspension setup.

Icon suspensions systems are the most premium option for off road enthusiasts; Step by step install instructions; This allowed us to level our 4runner front.

Trail4r install instructions jimmy jet explains how to install an icon stage 2 suspension lift kit onto a 5th gen trail premium toyota 4runner. The icon suspension is stiffer than the xreas, i have less body roll in turns, and less brake nose dive. I finally finished my icon suspension installation by myself on my 2011 limited.

I am replacing the 275s with 295/70/17 (nitto grapplers), which is a 33.26 inch. Icon stage 2 extended travel shock install with kdss on 5th gen 4runner. 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 toyota 4runner lift kits, shocks and suspension parts.

To improve further on its capabilities, 4wp has the toyota 4runner parts you need. Icon vehicle dynamics is one of the highest sought after suspension systems in the 5th gen world. Icon suspension install on the 5th gen 4runner.

If you plan to have a constant weight or want a higher lift in the rear then you can choose from the icon 2 or 3 coil spring. Our rear 2.0 aluminum series shocks in this system are tuned to match the front 2.5 series coilovers in every aspect, providing smooth and consistent damping. This icon stage 7 suspension system features extended travel cdcv coilovers & tubular ucas for increased front droop travel.

However, i am pulling out my toytec lift and putting in a stage 6 (billet) icon lift with a secondary front shock, which will give 3.5 inches of lift (am putting in the 3 inch coils in the back, as i have a lot of extra weight from bumpers, armor, equipment, etc); What stage is your icon suspension and what do you use your rig for. After breaking the lug nuts loose, we lifted […]

Increased wheel travel and ride quality over stock. Complete lift kits by icon, race car. Made with 6061 aircraft grade aluminum components, and backed with a limited lifetime warranty, tacoma owners can't […]

If you plan to have a constant weight or want a higher lift in the rear then you can choose from the icon 2 or 3 coil spring. Our rear 2.0 aluminum series shocks in this system are tuned to match the front 2.5 series coilovers in every aspect, providing smooth and consistent damping. The 2.5 series coilover shocks used in this system are the extended travel version, offering increased wheel travel that will enhance your on and off.

Icon Suspension 4runner Review

I am narrowing down my choices for a suspension lift for a 2018 4runner without kdss. Icon vehicle dynamics® is a recognized leader in revolutionary performance suspension systems.

With icon, you have many options to rebuild many components and add to your suspension on the fly.

Icon suspension 4runner review. I am between my phone and computer so it is difficult. Some of their parts are definitely better than other though, most specifically their rear shocks. But i love the front suspension setup!

The rear probably would have been just about perfect if the shocks were not high pressurized. Hi all, finally getting to modding my 2016 4runner. Mostly old logging roads and forest trails.

I've owned a full icon suspension on my 2011 tacoma and now bilstein 6112's on my 4runner. While this suspension lift is not an actual lift kit, is does somewhat act as one being that it is rebuildable and adjustable. Lane changing is smooth and tight.

There are quite a few guys over at 120 running icon suspension. It is a little stiff but that is the nature of the digressive icon suspension. Freeway driving with the icons is smooth and incredibly responsive.

We’re not saying that the suspension is terrible on a stock toyota 4runner, actually we’re saying quite the opposite, with a factory setup like we have on the trail edition, paired with kdss that’s constantly working to keep the vehicle level, it gives suspension gurus like our friends at icon a playground of opportunity. The kit was initially installed in. The company is a sema member as well as the premier supplier of suspension components to the leading vehicle manufacturers, namely ford, dodge, jeep, gm, etc.

It was all thanks to our icon suspension. Icon vehicle dynamics is a premiere performance suspension manufacturer specializing in aftermarket suspension components for trucks, suv's and off road suspension development. And the ride with it at the current setting is great.

We immediately felt any settings changes to a softer or stiffer setting. This is a long term ownership review, checking in after about 30k miles of having the stage 9 rxt kit from icon vehicle dynamics on our 2006 toyota tacoma 4wd. Icon vehicle dynamics carries a full line of tubular and billet uniball upper control arms, shock absorbers, coilover shocks, and more.

At faster speeds, the icon suspension truly shines and the ride becomes even smoother. The low floor in the back of the 4runner is great for getting your gear and tools in and out, but it leaves little room for larger rear shocks underneath the vehicle. The 4runner will be mostly road driven.

With the 3.5″ suspension lift, you just swap out parts like end links, track bars, remote reservoirs, etc. I am personally only running their rear coils on my setup. Icon’s cdc values can be adjusted to nine different settings.

Because the suspension is tighter, your lane shifting, braking, and feeling of the road are much more responsive. Yes, the icon suspension likes speed! Both choices are about $100.00 of each other.

These shocks are 2.5” in diameter and have independently adjustable compression and rebound. At high speeds and big drops, the icon definitely performs. Icon being the standup company that they are, gave me a discount on some upgraded rear shocks.

I am going to install 17x8.5 method racing wheels and 285/70/17 toyos. The 4runner’s front suspension is very similar to that of the toyota tacoma, the dearly departed fj cruiser and even the lexus gx. I drive my truck 90% in the city as a commuter, 10 % on the weekends into the woods and off roading.

All of the parts aren’t necessarily interchangeable, but. Northwest here, so won't be doing any high speed dessert off roading or significant rock climbing. I wouldn't say there's much of a difference, however, if you're going to do 6112's in the front, might as well do 5160's for the rear.