Which 4.5 Lift Kit is best for the Money

[Marv]

Originally Posted by DCSpecial

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.




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.

Awesome DC, I really appreciate all the info. Looks like ICON offers all the options and you guys make it easy to customize.

Can get pricey quick! LOL...

But, I guess if a person had to, you could just get the 4.5" kit to start with and add in the other options later.

Thanks!

[Marv]

Originally Posted by 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

Thanks man, I appreciate the link as well!

[Marv]

Originally Posted by 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??

Great looking truck Super...are those Badlands on there?

[DCSpecial]

Originally Posted by Marv

Awesome DC, I really appreciate all the info. Looks like ICON offers all the options and you guys make it easy to customize.

Can get pricey quick! LOL...

But, I guess if a person had to, you could just get the 4.5" kit to start with and add in the other options later.

Thanks!

Yep, you can do the standard 4.5"or 5.5" now....and then add the dual stabilizers and OUO traction bars (bolt on or weld on) at a later date if you decide that you need them.

[SuperStroked]

Originally Posted by Marv

Great looking truck Super...are those Badlands on there?

Yup.....Don't know which rims i want next though

[Marv]

Originally Posted by DCSpecial

Yep, you can do the standard 4.5"or 5.5" now....and then add the dual stabilizers and OUO traction bars (bolt on or weld on) at a later date if you decide that you need them.

And if I understand correctly, you can get into the standard 4.5" kit for about $1900 right?

If so, that's not bad at all for a kit of that quality...always heard nothing but good things about ICON.

I think the 4.5" kit is a great compromise for someone like myself who wants some lift on the truck, but doesn't (or can't) go to extreme since I still tow with it. I wasn't aware of the extra inch capability - that's a nice feature too.

You guys offer any discounts if I was to order wheels and a lift?

[Marv]

Originally Posted by SuperStroked

Yup.....Don't know which rims i want next though

Man, I think it looks great as it is. I've seen a lot of Badlands on different trucks and I don't think any of them have looked as good as yours.

Not sure what's different...maybe it's the color or tires and lift. Either way it looks good!

[Marv]

What size are they by the way?

[TxFireman1972]

Originally Posted by 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

Matt, thats cause it gives you credit for the blocks and UBolts that come with the kit that you wont be using.

[SuperStroked]

Originally Posted by Marv

Man, I think it looks great as it is. I've seen a lot of Badlands on different trucks and I don't think any of them have looked as good as yours.

Not sure what's different...maybe it's the color or tires and lift. Either way it looks good!

Originally Posted by Marv

What size are they by the way?

Thanks for the compliment.

they are 18's with 35" mud grapplers