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Planning on an Icon Stage 4 tubular Suspension Upgrade

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Buellride, Aug 18, 2024.

  1. Aug 18, 2024 at 6:50 AM
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    Buellride

    Buellride [OP] New Member

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    Looking for some opinions here (I know that is a loaded question)...I have a SR5 non-TRD with the load leveling airbags (which are kinda useless to me) with the Westcott coil over "lift" and replacement airbag lever arms and 35" tires. Love the way the truck looks but the Westcott lift must be stressing the front suspension components because I get some "popping" noises at full lock left/right and the Westcott makes the suspension SUPER stiff.

    I have liked ICON from the start and finally decided to get the Stage 4 tubular system purchased and installed locally in WA, with the front diff drop brackets in 2 weeks or so. I will not increase the lift beyond what the Westcott has done (I need to fit in Tacoma parking garages LOL) and I don't need the strength (and added cost) of the billet UCAs so tubular is just fine for my limited trail and off-road driving.

    Question is (for those that have a similar set up), does the ride and handling improve with the ICON kit? With the UCAs and Diff Drop, will the geometry become more OEM-like and eliminate the popping on Full LL/RL?

    Thanks in advance....I still have time to change the "stage" I am purchasing but I am pretty sold on ICON.
     

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