Thanks! I was being lazy and didn't want to search back somewhere where I thought I read how someone measured.Of course! I think it was a different thread that this was discussed more.
Measurements for Fox, King, ADS are taken from mounting surface to mounting surface. So for these shocks, it would be from the top of the top hat to either center of lower shock bolt or bottom of bar pin.
Plus, the picture is gold and will help many reading this thread.
How this effects Icon measurements vs the others:
Icon stated compressed and extended length is understated compared to the other measurements. In particular (IMO the critical measurement for longevity) the front extended length in comparison to the others is longer, but not know by how much.
I.e., someone mentioned King causes CV bind at max extended length, reported as 24.6". Icon's extended length measurement of 24.53" will be longer when measured the same way as the Kings.
Perhaps I will try to figure out the length of the center of the top eyelet to the top of the tophat to get closer comparison on this data point.
This has no effect on the simple travel calculation, where Icon appears to have squeezed out the maximum.
My statement above for Icon jumping back to #1 position for me has to do with them providing the most travel without extending the control arms and offering electronic shock dampening.
Possible solutions for CV bind could be a limit strap, small diff drop spacer, aftermarket axles, or aftermarket axles and Ultimate dana 44 FDU.
From everything I've read (and experienced) all the coilover sets have some downsides. Icon has plenty from squeaky shocks to routing the rear reservoir along the lower control arm. For me, electronic shocks are #1 criteria and that limits the field quite a bit, even with SDi universal.
I reached out to SDi and Shock Surplus and they both recommended King with their universal kit. Icon offers 2" more rear travel than King. That leaves a lot of room to experiment with a rear sway bar to see the effects of front travel and ultimately off road stability.
I've been thinking about the suspension on the Bronco for years now. It's about time I made the decision, which means I can't wait on Ford Performance any longer to offer the severe duty steering rack and will have to do the HOSS 3.0 swap myself, or find the closest 74Weld installer. But that's a different thread...
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