Which 4.5 Lift Kit is best for the Money

[TANK'S 250]

Originally Posted by Marv

I've got a B&W in mine that I use on occasion. Just curious if the 4.5" ICON kit would make that more difficult or compromise my towing/carrying capability.

Thanks!

I didn't notice any problems..

[TxFireman1972]

I dont pull gooseneck at all. I pull a 20ft enclosed trailer loaded full of equipment pretty regularly, no problem. I would like to add a set of air bags on the rear just in case.

As far as my setup. Its a ICON 4.5" kit. I also added 1" TEI spacers on the front and then just recently upgraded to the 4-link kit. As far as the rear, instead of using the blocks that came with the 4.5" kit I upgraded to the full replacement ICON 5" Leaf Springs. I also added the 1" rear blocks when I added the TEI spacers to the front. Oh and I also added ICON reservoir shocks on the rear as well as a Hellwig 1 1/4" rear sway bar.

[Marv]

Originally Posted by TANK'S 250

I didn't notice any problems..

Thanks Tank, looks like yours is still hauling/pulling fine!

[Marv]

Originally Posted by TxFireman1972

I dont pull gooseneck at all. I pull a 20ft enclosed trailer loaded full of equipment pretty regularly, no problem. I would like to add a set of air bags on the rear just in case.

As far as my setup. Its a ICON 4.5" kit. I also added 1" TEI spacers on the front and then just recently upgraded to the 4-link kit. As far as the rear, instead of using the blocks that came with the 4.5" kit I upgraded to the full replacement ICON 5" Leaf Springs. I also added the 1" rear blocks when I added the TEI spacers to the front. Oh and I also added ICON reservoir shocks on the rear as well as a Hellwig 1 1/4" rear sway bar.

Thanks for the info TX. I appreciate all the details.

So are these all options for the ICON kit or a combo you put together yourself?

[DCSpecial]

Originally Posted by Marv

DC...been browsing your site a lot here lately and checking out the 4.5" kits as well.

I'm assuming the Icon kit is totally complete as well? No extra parts needed for pitman arm adjustment, alignment cams, etc?

Also, to do a setup like TXfireman's, what all would be needed in addition to the regular 4.5" kit?

You guys build some great looking trucks by the way...site rocks too!

Thanks!

Thanks for the compliments on the site and the trucks

Yes, the Icon is a complete setup.
You do need the carrier bearing shim kit as well if you have a two piece driveline in the rear.

A dual stabilizer setup is also a huge benefit on the 05+ trucks, IMO.

You can add the shim and stabilizer via the "Customize" button on our site.

To do a 5.5" You'd add a 1" TEI spacer for the front:
Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2005-2008 FSD 1" T.E.I. Technology Relocation Bracket Kt - Front Coil Spacers - Truck Toyz Store

In the rear you can either step up to a 6" block or do a One Up Offroad 6" Traction Block...both of which you can do via the Customize page (not sure if you have a 05-07 or 08-09.....here's 05-07):
Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2005-2007 FSD SRW 4.5 Inch Suspension System - Truck Toyz Store


Or if you have a 05-07 we could do a Icon 5" rear spring.

Originally Posted by Marv

TX, good looking truck!

Do you happen to do much towing with yours? Either receiver hitch or gooseneck?

I've got a B&W in mine that I use on occasion. Just curious if the 4.5" ICON kit would make that more difficult or compromise my towing/carrying capability.

Thanks!

The Icon 4.5" uses a block in the rear so towing capability is unchanged assuming the tire/wheel combo you use is sufficiently rated for the application.

OUO Traction Blocks in the rear is the ultimate setup overall and the best for towing.

If you do the Icon 5" rears, they are a little softer than stock and thus will sag more under load.


Let me know if you have any questions.

[TxFireman1972]

go here , click on "customize" and you can configure it however you want:

Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2005-2007 FSD SRW 4.5 Inch Suspension System - 2005-2007 F250/F350 SRW 4wd - Truck Toyz Store

[SuperStroked]

I've got the DR 4.5 ( 1" TEI on the way) with 5" DR springs with a 1" block. Tows no problems, i tow a gooseneck, bumper pull and 5th wheel.... But DC is correct, the 5" springs are a little softer and tend to sag a bit, but it's not too bad.... Are the new Icon springs softer than the old DR springs??

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Last edited by SuperStroked : 07-02-2009 at 07:14 PM.

[TxFireman1972]

Crap, sorry about that Dan, we must have been typing at the same time LOL

[DCSpecial]

Originally Posted by SuperStroked

I've got the DR 4.5 with 5" DR springs. Tows no problems, i tow a gooseneck, bumper pull and 5th wheel.... But DC is correct, the 5" springs are a little softer and tend to sag a bit, but it's not too bad.... Are the new Icon springs softer than the old DR springs??

Probably about the same....when Deaver made the DR springs they were soft too.
I know they made changes in the spring design though and of course changed manufacturers.

Originally Posted by TxFireman1972

Crap, sorry about that Dan, we must have been typing at the same time LOL

No biggie

[matt05]

Hey, how come when you configure the Icon 4.5, you can get the OUO bars for only 713 bucks? Someone order the 4.5 and then sell me the OUO bars. Muhaha