Suspension Tuning

[Scooter]

It looks like a big part of maintaining the performance of the shocks is regular inspection and cleaning. I would start to purchase tools to rebuild the shocks. it starts with being able to clamp the shocks correctly. I see if you do take them a part they do sell covers and boots to keep the dirt out.
Seals checked, shafts polished before they get too pitted, nitrogen refilled. I saw a Tacoma with Kings. Sad to see them rusting. That's the thing when you have toy's it just does not stop at purchasing them.

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[Scooter]

Here's some great pictures of the Icon Plant. Lot's of pictures of Damper disassembly and assembly.

Rebuilding Icon Vehicle Dynamics Shocks : American Adventurist | American Adventurist

Guy rebuilding them at home on a Tacoma. Kinda scary his spring compressor.

Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2.5" Coilover Rebuild | Tacoma World

 

[Superdannyboy]

It looks like a big part of maintaining the performance of the shocks is regular inspection and cleaning. I would start to purchase tools to rebuild the shocks. it starts with being able to clamp the shocks correctly. I see if you do take them a part they do sell covers and boots to keep the dirt out.
Seals checked, shafts polished before they get too pitted, nitrogen refilled. I saw a Tacoma with Kings. Sad to see them rusting. That's the thing when you have toy's it just does not stop at purchasing them.

About 3 weeks ago I was washing my truck and while I had my soapy sponge in my hand I decided to go over my coilovers and Bajakits control arms so that they'll look good and what not. When it dried it was squeaky and by the next day it was unbearable and embarrassing. I normally put the triflo dry lube everywhere and it seemed to go away when I sprayed wd40 dry lube here

 

[BladeRanger]

About 3 weeks ago I was washing my truck and while I had my soapy sponge in my hand I decided to go over my coilovers and Bajakits control arms so that they'll look good and what not. When it dried it was squeaky and by the next day it was unbearable and embarrassing. I normally put the triflo dry lube everywhere and it seemed to go away when I sprayed wd40 dry lube here

Can ICON be adjusted while it is installed? I had Fox and that is what sucks about it with Fox shocks. I need to save a bit $$$ and will move to ICON.

 

[Superdannyboy]

Can ICON be adjusted while it is installed? I had Fox and that is what sucks about it with Fox shocks. I need to save a bit $$$ and will move to ICON.

The ride height with preload by adjusting the collar? Yes it's actually easier with the coilover installed just use a spanner wrench, but it's still not the easiest thing lol. Or the compression settings? Yes that can be adjusted by turning the knob. Not sure what you were referring to.

 

[BladeRanger]

The ride height with preload by adjusting the collar? Yes it's actually easier with the coilover installed just use a spanner wrench, but it's still not the easiest thing lol. Or the compression settings? Yes that can be adjusted by turning the knob. Not sure what you were referring to.

Thanks, I just got a superlift 3.5 inch, and I had a Fox coilover in the front, we learned that to adjust the Fox height we have to basically remove it from the suspension and then adjust, my installer had to do it 2x and probably the third time after the truck settled. I heard that ICON can be adjust while it is installed and that will make it easier and cheaper in the long run. It cost money to have someone re-adjust the ride height and then re balance. I should have went with ICON.

 

[Superdannyboy]

Thanks, I just got a superlift 3.5 inch, and I had a Fox coilover in the front, we learned that to adjust the Fox height we have to basically remove it from the suspension and then adjust, my installer had to do it 2x and probably the third time after the truck settled. I heard that ICON can be adjust while it is installed and that will make it easier and cheaper in the long run. It cost money to have someone re-adjust the ride height and then re balance. I should have went with ICON.

Well fox and icon give 2 completely different rides. I love the digressive piston on the icon because I drive fast and I don't like to slow down much for turns but with fox shocks I would have more body roll, of course you can tune them to get you closer to what you want. And yes I don't like pissing money down to get something redone.

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