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Netmonkey's build thread 2.0

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by Netmonkey, Mar 13, 2020.

  1. Mar 13, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    Netmonkey

    Netmonkey [OP] Don't be a Dumbass

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    Icon stage 2 lift, 295 60 20 nitto ridge grapplers, fuel kranks, TRD dual exhaust, TRD rear sway bar
    So, I got a good bonus this year and I made a big change to my truck...

    My previous lift was very conservative because I have to park in a parking garage in downtown Austin. I was afraid to lift too much. So, I had a friend ride in the bed of the truck and measure the clearances while I drove through the parking garage. We found that the lowest point with the least amount of clearance was the bar at the entrance to the garage. At that point, I had an extra 5 inches of clearance.... plenty of room for a larger lift and tires :)

    I chose the Icon Stage 2 kit and the Icon Delta Joint upper control arms for the lift. I also chose Fuel Krank wheels and 295/65/20 Ridge Grapplers. A local shop gave me a great deal on everything and I could not pass it up.

    I had read some reviews about the Icon's being too stiff of a ride, but I have to say that the Icons are absolutely amazing. Before, I had the 5100's on the middle setting and these Icon's are so much smoother than the 5100's were. It is unreal how much more compliant this setup is. Freeway cruising is amazingly smooth and the low speed bumps are no worse than the 5100's.

    So here is where I am at now: 2016 sr5, Texas Edition, Crewmax, 2wd, MGM

    Here it is now:
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    right about 3 inches of clearance to the front liner:
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    about 1/2 inch of clearance at full lock. i am glad that i trimmed that liner :)
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    1 inch of clearance to the cab mount:
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    still plenty of room for the trimmed mud flap:
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    Thanks for looking :)
     
    Last edited: Aug 11, 2024
  2. Mar 13, 2020 at 5:48 PM
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    1FSTREX

    1FSTREX New Member

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    Great build! The suspension looks sexy down there.
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:14 PM
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    ZETA’S_TUNDRA

    ZETA’S_TUNDRA New Member

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    Center console organizer. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K6GZRP9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share GenY Hitch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EV17J44?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Magnum Steps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010JIIRXE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Pop & Lock Tailgate lock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LST3022?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share K&N Cold Air Intake https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZE8VRC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Plastidipped the chrome cup holder surround BAKFlip MX4 Folding tonneau cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G585GQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Mini antenna https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NALK2FC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Replaced all non LED lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L45QV88?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Added some ‘Merica valve caps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SFM8S4Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share 20% window tint all around and clear UV on the front (Formula One Stratos, UV blocking and infrared absorbing) https://northamerica.llumar.com/automotive-film/types-of-automotive-film/infrared-rejecting-window-tint/formulaone-stratos-window-tint Ceramic paint protection https://usa.gtechniq.com/products/auto/crystal-serum-ultra#content Debadged! KMC 544 Mesa Black Satin wheels - 18x9, +25 offset Nitto Ridge Grapplers - 295/70/R18 Icon Stage 2 lift kit
    How did you trim the liner?
     
  4. Mar 21, 2020 at 3:56 AM
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    Netmonkey

    Netmonkey [OP] Don't be a Dumbass

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    Icon stage 2 lift, 295 60 20 nitto ridge grapplers, fuel kranks, TRD dual exhaust, TRD rear sway bar
  5. Mar 21, 2020 at 11:17 AM
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    TheBeast

    TheBeast The Beach

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    looking good
     
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  6. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:26 PM
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    bvr71

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    I like the look nice job. How does it ride?
     
  7. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:56 PM
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    Netmonkey

    Netmonkey [OP] Don't be a Dumbass

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    Icon stage 2 lift, 295 60 20 nitto ridge grapplers, fuel kranks, TRD dual exhaust, TRD rear sway bar
    Many people report that the Icon's are a stiff ride, but I have to disagree. Before the icons. I had the 5100's on the middle setting and those were really stiff at all speeds. The icons are a little stiff at slow speeds (under 20mph), but certainly no stiffer than the 5100's. Once you hit about 50mph, the ride is absolutely smooth; it is firm but compliant. It really is amazing. On the freeway, the 5100's were jarring, but the difference with the Icon's is night and day. Cruising on the freeway with the Icon's is so comfortable... it is a whole new experience.
     
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  8. May 2, 2020 at 1:10 AM
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    kahoa2121

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    Nice build yo! Getting something similar done in about 2 weeks.
     
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  9. Aug 10, 2020 at 9:55 PM
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    Bob_Wiley

    Bob_Wiley I feel good, I feel great, I feel wonderful...

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    Nice looking truck, good to see what another 2wd owner has done. I’m still exploring my options but definitely giving Icon a serious look. Though I have to say, I find their website very confusing. It’s sometimes hard to tell the differences between their different stages.

    You mentioned in your original post that you have 3.5” up front — I thought their stage 2 package only went up to 3”? I’m not familiar with the “mini pack” you mentioned, is that providing additional lift?
     
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  10. Aug 11, 2020 at 5:27 AM
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    Netmonkey

    Netmonkey [OP] Don't be a Dumbass

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    Icon stage 2 lift, 295 60 20 nitto ridge grapplers, fuel kranks, TRD dual exhaust, TRD rear sway bar
    Thanks :)

    Yeah, Icon has 10 different kit stages; each one a little bit different than the previous one. Sometimes, it is a difference of just the rear shock. If you read the descriptions, you should be able to make sense of them.

    With any adjustable coil, you can turn the collar to give you a specific lift height. For the Icon's, they say to limit the lift to 2" of exposed thread above the collar. When I had them installed, it was set at about 2" above the collar and that gave me 4.125" of lift. This was too much and it made the front of the truck sit way higher than the rear. So, I lowered the front down to 3.5" of lift. Since my truck is 2 wheel drive, I don't have to worry about the CV joint angles so 3.5" is doable. If my truck was 4 wheel drive, I would have kept the lift at 3". Also, if I was going to do any offroading, I would lower the lift to 3".

    The Icon mini pack is a partial leaf spring replacement. The mini pack comes with 3 leafs that replace the 2 middle stock leafs. So, you go from a 4 leaf spring pack to a 5 leaf spring pack. This is supposed to give you 1-1.5" of lift. However, I only got about 1/2" of lift in the rear. So, to balance out the front and rear, I added the +2 Coachbuilder shackles. This added another 1.5" of lift in the rear. So now, the truck sits at 3.5"/2.0" of lift.
     

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