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Tuned
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Icon Level
I'm about to level my 250 and had my heart set on a Carli King Pintop, though my dealership gets good prices on Icon. So wondering about their Stage 5. Either way I'm looking to go with a 2.5" shock body
Stage 5
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The full Carli King pintop, radius arms and Deavers is $7200 installed, tax and all. He quoted a Stage 3 plus dual Icon stabilizer for $4500, but the Stage 5 is really only another $500 above that and comes with adjustable compression on all 4. The Icons also don't include the radius arms or Deavers, which puts both kits roughly around the same price
I just test drove an SD with an Icon Stage 2 4" to get a feel. It was nice but the roads were pretty smooth around there. But the more I think about it the Carli King kit is really dialed in to offload performance with all that hardcore custom valving, pistons, etc. I will get it a little dirty every once in a while but its no baja or crawler
So wondering what other folks have to say, suggestions, advice, etc. I did find a few Icon vs. Carli short threads but info was kind of general. Thanks
Stage 5
Pintop
The full Carli King pintop, radius arms and Deavers is $7200 installed, tax and all. He quoted a Stage 3 plus dual Icon stabilizer for $4500, but the Stage 5 is really only another $500 above that and comes with adjustable compression on all 4. The Icons also don't include the radius arms or Deavers, which puts both kits roughly around the same price
I just test drove an SD with an Icon Stage 2 4" to get a feel. It was nice but the roads were pretty smooth around there. But the more I think about it the Carli King kit is really dialed in to offload performance with all that hardcore custom valving, pistons, etc. I will get it a little dirty every once in a while but its no baja or crawler
So wondering what other folks have to say, suggestions, advice, etc. I did find a few Icon vs. Carli short threads but info was kind of general. Thanks
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I am aiming to go Carli myself. I looked at icon because I’ve been running them for years on my Tacoma.
I give the the tip of the hat to Carli because they focus on our large trucks.
So so when you say the cost is basically the same. I’d go with the better expert.
I give the the tip of the hat to Carli because they focus on our large trucks.
So so when you say the cost is basically the same. I’d go with the better expert.
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something something Digressive vs Progressive valving. Quick google will have lots of explanations.
no. only the full replacement leaf pack reduced the capacity.
The only difference you get is more lean when you load it up heavily, because you're already 2.5" higher in the front then stock.
no. only the full replacement leaf pack reduced the capacity.
The only difference you get is more lean when you load it up heavily, because you're already 2.5" higher in the front then stock.
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^ this right here. Digressive can be better in some offroad situations in my experience but it's generally worse on road. Progressive is usually more compliant and gives you a much smoother ride.
If you aren't offroading and experiencing huge G-outs, Carli is the way to go. Icon will feel pretty stiff in comparison.
If you aren't offroading and experiencing huge G-outs, Carli is the way to go. Icon will feel pretty stiff in comparison.
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^ this right here. Digressive can be better in some offroad situations in my experience but it's generally worse on road. Progressive is usually more compliant and gives you a much smoother ride.
If you aren't offroading and experiencing huge G-outs, Carli is the way to go. Icon will feel pretty stiff in comparison.
If you aren't offroading and experiencing huge G-outs, Carli is the way to go. Icon will feel pretty stiff in comparison.
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Nice! I wound up going with a Carli Pintop, but curious to hear your what you think about the Icon level
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