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Rear shock rebuilding / brand questions or advice?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Hi06silver, Aug 4, 2024.

  1. Aug 4, 2024 at 9:53 AM
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    Hi06silver

    Hi06silver [OP] Fat. Thumbs.

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    So I've done some reading and can't really find a great answer as things are somewhat subjective when it comes to after market shocks. I've got icon shocks in the rear and 1 is leaking so I assume its blown a seal. They've got probably around 30000-35000 on them. I've read that it's about 200-300 to have a shock rebuilt/serviced. I'm not opposed to doing it myself if I can source the gas? That's in it locally. Has anyone done any rebuilding? Is it worth them time.
    Should I just source a new set from a different manufacturer? I didn't really need icon in the back I just got them to match. The front extended travel because of the lift.

    I don't really gaf if they match, I like them to last longer that seems short life for a truck that sees mostly highway driving.

    Last question, is there any significance to the fact that the shock that is leaking is the one closest to the exhaust piping ? It's not touching but I'm sure some heat radiates out of that and I'm thinking that it maybe caused the shock to fail prematurely. Or it could just be coincidence.
     
  2. Aug 4, 2024 at 10:03 AM
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    455h0le_dachshund

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    I vote to rebuilt them, whether or not to send them off to icon, take em to a local shop, or do it yourself. Rebuild is most economical/beneficial.
    Icon makes decent stuff. Not quite as good as some of the other high end shock and coilovers companies, but still way worth rebuilding.
     
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