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Icon leaf spring install help.

Discussion in 'ICON Vehicle Dynamics' started by Nbab23, May 23, 2023.

  1. May 23, 2023 at 8:05 AM
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    Nbab23

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    So working on installing the Icon RXT leaf packs and dobinson shackles. Everything is going smoothly until I put in the icon springs. I can’t get the center pin of the leaf springs to line up with the hole in the axle. I believe they are oriented correctly with the big wrap to the front?? Wondering if I am missing something. Everything I read said the military wrap or the big loop goes to the front.

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  2. May 23, 2023 at 8:08 AM
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    I see there are 3 holes in the axle, does it go into the front one and not the center?

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  3. May 23, 2023 at 8:11 AM
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    Or does the axle need to come forward some? Now that I look at it from further back it looks like it does.

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  4. May 23, 2023 at 8:13 AM
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    Axle needs to come forward. Mine shifted and I spent way too long trying to figure this out. I used a ratchet strap to pull it forward and get the leaf pack pin into the center hole on the axle plate.
     
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  5. May 23, 2023 at 8:15 AM
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    Awesome. Thanks. I was going to lose my mind if I pressed out the wrong side for new bushings.
     
  6. May 23, 2023 at 8:20 AM
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    It should go in the center hole.
     
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    If I recall, it may move a little easier if you loosen the ubolts on the other side.
     
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    This should definitely help give it a little more maneuverability to assist with aligning the pin.
     
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  9. May 23, 2023 at 9:13 AM
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    Thanks all. I did loosen the U bolts a bit on the other side and ratcheted it in place. Time to rinse and repeat on the other side!
     
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    Finished and about to take it for a test drive. Much better stance with the icons option 1, dobinson shackles/bushings and some sumo springs.

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  11. May 24, 2023 at 4:45 PM
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    Just started this same surgery yesterday. I’m running option 3 on the icons and can’t seem to get the shackle lined up with the rear spring hole. They’re a lot beefier way more droop than stick springs. Did you attach the front spring bolt first and then the rear shackle or visa versa? @Nbab23 any tips much appreciated!
     
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  12. May 24, 2023 at 4:49 PM
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    Bolt in the front first, and you'll need a LOT of droop to get the rear shackle eyes lined up. Make sure to watch your brake and ABS line (disconnect them) and do the extension brackets afterwards.
     
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    @TRDFerguson That did the trick! Got ‘er in there. Icon instructions don’t mention anything about greasing their bushings, I’m assuming their pre -greased??
     
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  14. May 24, 2023 at 7:04 PM
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    Agreed. I think a big thing is jacking up the frame high enough so you are able to lower the axle as far as needed to get everything lined up and watching/disconnecting the ABS and brake line brackets in the process. My caliper was about a 1/2 from the ground when I was installing it. I probably should have went higher with the frame prior to starting as I was cutting it close.
     
  15. May 24, 2023 at 7:07 PM
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    As far as pre-greased, I don't think they are. At least not that I saw. I replaced my shackles with Dobinsons which came with their own bushings so I pressed out the rear bushing on the Icon leaf and kept the front as is. I greased the inside of both pretty heavily with a silicone based grease
     
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