Icon 'Stage 8' Billet kit just installed...and, "oops!?!"

[TheGoodBadUgly]

Looks pretty good! Looks like you might have an older kit? Not sure, looks close to the tie rod, but that’s not really an issue. As long as your hoses are good. You can buy the plastic spiral wrap. I run it on both my Raptor and Bronco, saves the spring from rubbing.

Got it. I‘ll mention this to my installer…btw, how can you tell it may be the older kit?

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[TheGoodBadUgly]

Yeah, try signing up for the next one, probably be next year.

will do!

 

[Baja Bronco]

Got it. I‘ll mention this to my installer…btw, how can you tell it may be the older kit?

Take a pic looking down, or just look. If the shock is closer to the tie rod, old style. Closer to, basically right above the axle, new style mount. Going swimming, down to 104

 

[TheGoodBadUgly]

Yes - +30 offset moves the wheel inward 30mm (1.18 in). That is why you are rubbing if they recommend 0 offfset.

Well, that‘s important to know…as math doesn’t lie…unfortunatly, seems that can’t be said about ICON! Their TECH INFO stated “YES” fitment works with stock Sas wheels & tires. Ugh!!

 

[kodiakisland]

Well, that‘s important to know…as math doesn’t lie…unfortunatly, seems that can’t be said about ICON! Their TECH INFO stated “YES” fitment works with stock Sas wheels & tires. Ugh!!

Well, it does fit. You just can't turn.

 

[TheGoodBadUgly]

Take a pic looking down, or just look. If the shock is closer to the tie rod, old style. Closer to, basically right above the axle, new style mount. Going swimming, down to 104

104...global w-w-w-whhhut? lol enjoy the swim, good sir.

looks like I have the updated version, all clear, actually closer to the axel than the tie-rod

 

[TheGoodBadUgly]

Well, it does fit. You just can't turn.

gosh darn...silly me for wanting it all...

 

[TheGoodBadUgly]

I have Icon stage 8 tubular with Method 703’s and 0 offset running KM3 37x12.5 r17.

I know it’s not the exact same of course but this setup on the stage 8 has been amazing for what it’s worth and no rub.

very cool set up, I'll look into that, so thanks

...I'm also gonna take a look at the ICON wheels, which after this I don't really know why I should...but perhaps that's their secret mission to get you into their suspension kit first with a promise the fitment works with OEM, and then you find out 'there's the rub' (a little Shakespeare pun) so they can lure you into their 'wheeling shoes' too...? I'm looking at the Rebound Pro Titanium w/ Innerlock Technology (I'll have to check reviews first to see if their 'beadlock' trickery cause leaking issues).

 

[Dannebrog53]

What a great video and time you had…I’m definitely gonna sign up for that when schedul permits.

Well, looks like mine clears the UCA but may rub on the springs

How do you the Icon coilovers?

 

[TheGoodBadUgly]

How do you the Icon coilovers?

I'll let you know, when I get it straightened out...(read above )

 

[Dannebrog53]

I'll let you know, when I get it straightened out...(read above )

Sorry for the leaving “like” out, I’ve got proof read better. Thanks I’ve had electronic ride on a couple of cars and it was really nice and if it works as advertised it should be great on the Bronco as well

 

[Jms1]

Have you had much luck with ICON customer service? I had a issue with a set of there shocks last week. Their customer service was very disappointing. I hope you have better luck. You have a top of the line setup.

 

[DangerMTBBronco]

Like others have said you need to run a 0 offset wheel. I am running a Method 705 0 offset snd 35 K02s with the stage 8 kit for a year and it has been fantastic. Note if you plan to run 37s at some point you will need to run a bumpstop and Icon can set you up.

 

[TheGoodBadUgly]

Have you had much luck with ICON customer service? I had a issue with a set of there shocks last week. Their customer service was very disappointing. I hope you have better luck. You have a top of the line setup.

I'll let you know...and since this all occurred yesterday (just got the kit installed yesterday) ICON customer service has been MIA & non-responsive, [lol....just a little emoji weekend sarcasm]

 

[TheGoodBadUgly]

Like others have said you need to run a 0 offset wheel. I am running a Method 705 0 offset snd 35 K02s with the stage 8 kit for a year and it has been fantastic. Note if you plan to run 37s at some point you will need to run a bumpstop and Icon can set you up.

Thank you DangerMTBBronco! beautiful combo on your BL....yes, I'm looking at the Methods, their added bonus of the ribbed Beadlock & lighter weight is enticing; I'm also now looking at FIFTEEN52 options, some real beauties from them to chew over, and with correct fitment.

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