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<blockquote data-quote="Mkarban" data-source="post: 1306465" data-attributes="member: 20101"><p>Installed the Icons this last Friday. Very easy install as I’ve swapped springs 3 times now! I originally started with +3 Deavers, then on to +HD (powder coated) Deavers, finally to Icons.</p><p>I loved the original Deavers but the harsh MN salted winter roads did a number on them, just cosmetic surface rust but nonetheless. They sat at perfect height and handled 2 37’s and jack in the bed without much squat.</p><p>I then went on to HD +3 with powder coat. I also paired with Camburg MIG stock ht shackles. For some reason truck looked like it was sitting 1/2” lower than expected. I attributed it to the shackles. If you compared range of motion/binding of the Camburg to the stock, the stock appears better. Unless Camburg sent me the wrong shackle? Couldn’t get much help over the phone from them. Seems like a lot of shops are wasting their time with questions. As an example, I called Deaver while torquing the U bolts as there is no installation guidelines. I was told 130. While torquing the bolt snapped sending schrapnel past my face. I later emailed and they apologized for bad info as torque is actually 92. I was thankful they sent another set of Ubolts however. I loved the ride despite being a bit stiffer than non HD. Great springs, planted, firm, no squeaking, good quality. Powder coat was awesome but apparently they don’t offer anymore.</p><p>Then the Icons have to be released with ht options. I told them I needed them before Thanksgiving and they delivered. As you know Icon always provides great install guidelines and are very professional over the phone and respond timely via email.</p><p>Install was easy. I went back to the stock shackles (new ones from Tasca) and added the extra leaf for the highest ride ht. It required a bit of grinding on the plastic spacer under the rebound leaf to get the Ubolts down. I only torqued to 100 despite Icon stating around 140. Much beefier hardware than Deaver. Plus I’m a little gun shy now. They also come with a nice top plate rather than boring out the wimpy stock plate.</p><p>The truck sits perfect for me now! I have Fox 3.0 with preload set an extra 4 turns from factory on front. BFG KO2 37s. I get my slight rake back. I can haul a trailer and stay level.</p><p>Best part is the ride. I put on 500 miles since install (on and off road) and it’s night and day difference. Smooth as butter and stays planted, makes you appreciate the shocks more especially when making shock adjustments. I’m sure they’ll settle a bit as well. I’ll be spraying them thoroughly with AmsoilHD MP and hope they hold up.</p><p>I’ll post some more pics later but here is with a 180lbs in bed, 300lbs frontloaded on trailer and ? Tongue weight.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]115589[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]115590[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mkarban, post: 1306465, member: 20101"] Installed the Icons this last Friday. Very easy install as I’ve swapped springs 3 times now! I originally started with +3 Deavers, then on to +HD (powder coated) Deavers, finally to Icons. I loved the original Deavers but the harsh MN salted winter roads did a number on them, just cosmetic surface rust but nonetheless. They sat at perfect height and handled 2 37’s and jack in the bed without much squat. I then went on to HD +3 with powder coat. I also paired with Camburg MIG stock ht shackles. For some reason truck looked like it was sitting 1/2” lower than expected. I attributed it to the shackles. If you compared range of motion/binding of the Camburg to the stock, the stock appears better. Unless Camburg sent me the wrong shackle? Couldn’t get much help over the phone from them. Seems like a lot of shops are wasting their time with questions. As an example, I called Deaver while torquing the U bolts as there is no installation guidelines. I was told 130. While torquing the bolt snapped sending schrapnel past my face. I later emailed and they apologized for bad info as torque is actually 92. I was thankful they sent another set of Ubolts however. I loved the ride despite being a bit stiffer than non HD. Great springs, planted, firm, no squeaking, good quality. Powder coat was awesome but apparently they don’t offer anymore. Then the Icons have to be released with ht options. I told them I needed them before Thanksgiving and they delivered. As you know Icon always provides great install guidelines and are very professional over the phone and respond timely via email. Install was easy. I went back to the stock shackles (new ones from Tasca) and added the extra leaf for the highest ride ht. It required a bit of grinding on the plastic spacer under the rebound leaf to get the Ubolts down. I only torqued to 100 despite Icon stating around 140. Much beefier hardware than Deaver. Plus I’m a little gun shy now. They also come with a nice top plate rather than boring out the wimpy stock plate. The truck sits perfect for me now! I have Fox 3.0 with preload set an extra 4 turns from factory on front. BFG KO2 37s. I get my slight rake back. I can haul a trailer and stay level. Best part is the ride. I put on 500 miles since install (on and off road) and it’s night and day difference. Smooth as butter and stays planted, makes you appreciate the shocks more especially when making shock adjustments. I’m sure they’ll settle a bit as well. I’ll be spraying them thoroughly with AmsoilHD MP and hope they hold up. I’ll post some more pics later but here is with a 180lbs in bed, 300lbs frontloaded on trailer and ? Tongue weight. [ATTACH=full]115589[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]115590[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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