GEN 2 UCAs -- are they worth it for me?

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I prefer the Icon UCAs too, however my wheels have too much backspacing for proper fitment. On the positive side, with the other UCAs, it appears you only have to dial-in the camber/caster once, then it's locked down for life.
What backspacing are your wheels? Icon said 5" was the most that could be used but I just had a customer use 5.5" backspace with a chunky Nitto MT 37x12.50R17 and there is still room. It wouldn't shock me if a 5.75" backspace still cleared with a more mild sidewall.
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What backspacing are your wheels? Icon said 5" was the most that could be used but I just had a customer use 5.5" backspace with a chunky Nitto MT 37x12.50R17 and there is still room. It wouldn't shock me if a 5.75" backspace still cleared with a more mild sidewall.
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My wheels are 5.75” with 35” x 12.50 KM2 tires. Interesting to know, thanks. Icon says 5” on the website, but no harm in double checking.
 

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My wheels are 5.75” with 35” x 12.50 KM2 tires. Interesting to know, thanks. Icon says 5” on the website, but no harm in double checking.

I think there is a 1/4" worth of room there. (this is the guy with 5.5" backspace with 37x12.50R17 Nitto MT's)
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Could be ok. But I could see those potentially rubbing when aired down and/or turning hard.
 

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Seems like there is a lot of different information regarding the backspace requirements. I called icon today and I was told that the 5" backspace requirement applies if you were running wider/larger tires. Apparently they will work with OEM wheels and tires.
 
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