Need some info on Levelling vs. Lift Kits

[DCSpecial]

The Icon 2.5" is a great system. Shocks specifically valved for the SD and nice progressive rate coil springs for a nice ride. As mentioned they also include the caster cams to keep your caster within spec with the added height.
Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2005-2008 FSD F350 2.5 inch Leveling System - 2005-2007 F250/F350 SRW 4wd - Truck Toyz Store

As for accessories (you can view them by clicking the Customize button), I recommend the adjustable trac bar, although it is not necessary to complete the install.
Just assures that the front axle remains centered.
Only other upgrade that makes a big difference even on stock trucks is the Icon dual steering stabilizer setup. This can be added at any time down the road as well, so you can run with just the leveling kit and see if you feel you are getting excessive feedback through the steering wheel and then upgrade to the Icon setup if need be.


Let me know if you have any questions.

[Jessibobessy]

Thanks DC. I get the death wobble when I'm driving over bumpy roads or a big bump... should the adjustable track bar alone help that? Or will the dual steering stabalizer help?

[DCSpecial]

Originally Posted by Jessibobessy

Thanks DC. I get the death wobble when I'm driving over bumpy roads or a big bump... should the adjustable track bar alone help that? Or will the dual steering stabalizer help?

Is it death wobble in the fact that you hit the bump and it shakes uncontrollably until you slow down?


Or, do you just get a lot of feedback through the steering wheel....but not out of control?

Is the truck stock height at the moment?

[Jessibobessy]

Originally Posted by DCSpecial

Is it death wobble in the fact that you hit the bump and it shakes uncontrollably until you slow down?

Yes, the front end shakes like mad when I hit a bump or a patch of small washboard and I have to slow down for it to go away.

Originally Posted by DCSpecial

Or, do you just get a lot of feedback through the steering wheel....but not out of control?

Is the truck stock height at the moment?

What do you mean by feedback...? When I'm steering, I usually feel like the wheel moves around too much (compared to our other vehicles) and it's not as stiff I guess. Not out of control, but not as easy to control.

And yes everything's stock on it so far.

[F350SD]

Are the Icon shocks that come with the kit really worth $50 more than the optional Bilsteins? Do they make their own or are the rebadged from another manufacturer? I'm interested in the package but don't want to spend a lot of money only to pull the sticker off and see "Monroe" underneath Thanks.

[DCSpecial]

Originally Posted by Jessibobessy

Yes, the front end shakes like mad when I hit a bump or a patch of small washboard and I have to slow down for it to go away.




What do you mean by feedback...? When I'm steering, I usually feel like the wheel moves around too much (compared to our other vehicles) and it's not as stiff I guess. Not out of control, but not as easy to control.

And yes everything's stock on it so far.

If you stay stock....here's what I would do/what I did on my 07:
Install Icon caster cams:
Front Suspension Alignment Cams - Truck Toyz Store

Install Icon dual stabilizer setup:
Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2005-2008 FSD Dual Steering Stabilizer Bracket Kit - Steering Stabilizers - Truck Toyz Store
(hit the Customize button to add the shocks).

Toss the stock stabilizer in the trash.

I also did an Icon Adjustable Trac Bar but that was because with the factory coils that I run (7000lb variety) my front axle was off center.

Night and Day improvement over stock.

Originally Posted by F350SD

Are the Icon shocks that come with the kit really worth $50 more than the optional Bilsteins? Do they make their own or are the rebadged from another manufacturer? I'm interested in the package but don't want to spend a lot of money only to pull the sticker off and see "Monroe" underneath Thanks.

Icon has them made to their specs by a shock manufacturer. So they look like other shocks, but are different internally.

You can't really go wrong either way with Icon or Bilstein.
If you live in an area that uses road salt you'll want to spray the shocks down with a rust inhibitor to keep them from rusting (I use Fluid Film).