Calling lifted trucks
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Calling lifted trucks
Hey guys for those of you that have lifted trucks i need some advice. I currently am running a stage two procomp lift, which is 2 shocks with a coil over spring in the middle. I have had it for about 3 years on the truck but i have been kicking the idea around of replacing the suspension with something else. It is sooo stiff im tired of it beating the heck out of me. I talked to 4wheel parts about it and they said its just the nature of having a lift. I knew it would be stiffer but is there nothing out there thats softer on the road? Anyone else running a lift that their suspension isnt beating the heck out of em, what are you running? Thanks yall
Laughing Gas
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From: AB,Can
Not really a lift but a levelling kit. I have the Billstein kit and it came with 4 new shocks and 2 front coils. Lifted the front end by 2-1/4", improved the factory ride dramatically and allows me to run 12.5x35" Toyo Open Country tires. I also added the Billstein dual stabilizer kit and an adjustable pan rod to control the front axles tracking.... works good and I have had it now for just over 5 years.
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hmm ill have to check into the Icon ones see what they ahve and how they would fit. Ya I get its not going to ride like a cadillac but closer to stock would be a nice benefit.
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I have the 4.5" Icon. I am very pleased with it. It handles well and rides very nice. I recommend the Icon lifts.
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Mountain Pass
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Icon's 4.5" Kit + 1" TEI adapter will allow you to run 37's and WAY better than stock.
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Lifetime warranty against sagging and the best part..... drum roll
These kits hold their value, 2nd hand sales takes about 2 business days and they're gone! try that with any other kit.
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MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
Love my Icon (well mine are Donahoe Racing...but that's another story) springs
It rides like a truck of course, but not beat you to death rough. Feels almost like stock Superduties I've driven
It rides like a truck of course, but not beat you to death rough. Feels almost like stock Superduties I've driven
Lead Driver
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My front leafs are Donahoe Racing as well, but they were leftover stock and I purchased from Icon after the name change. There was a transition there when Icon shifted from using Deaver springs to making their own, but the ride quality and warranty didn't change.
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Another thing that adds to ruff ride is the Solid Front Axel
My dads chev rides smooth compared to mine but it has the Independant front suspension
Mines a FabTech Lift 6 inch its rough till I drop a Ton in the Bed then rides way smooth
Mine needs new shocks and still rides rough so it wont matter what shocks I put on it only going to stiffen it more IMO
Just the price of buying a truck thats made to work and Haul Heavey
My dads chev rides smooth compared to mine but it has the Independant front suspension
Mines a FabTech Lift 6 inch its rough till I drop a Ton in the Bed then rides way smooth
Mine needs new shocks and still rides rough so it wont matter what shocks I put on it only going to stiffen it more IMO
Just the price of buying a truck thats made to work and Haul Heavey
