Shock for 3” Rear Lift

[HTXRamExp]

Researching for my future suspension upgrades for my 2019 Ram 1500 Classic and thought I’d tap the knowledge of those much more versed in suspension than myself.

I’m planning on a BDS 6” lift, utilizing the 3” rear coil spring, and Icon 2.5 coilovers in the front.

Perhaps mix-matching suspension manufacturers isn’t a big deal, but my OCD would be nagging at me with differing f/r shock manufactures. So looking for alternatives to the Fox/Nitro offerings.

Icon offers a VS 2.0 VS RR (sku 216524R) which is advertised for 0-3” of lift.

Will the performance of the shock be handicapped at all operating at its max recommended lift height?

The BDS Fox 2.0 rear shock specs are:
28.00 - Extended
16.60 - Compressed
11.40 - Travel

The Icon VS 2.0 VS RR rear shock specs are:
27.05 - Extended
16.60 - Compressed
10.45 - Travel

I’m not sure how much of an impact the differences between these two will translate to feel and performance.

Would it be worth it to reach out to Icon regarding a custom length shock, specifically for 3” of rear lift?

Also this lift is 98% motivated by cosmetics. The only off-roading the truck does is at the beaches in Galveston, or decently groomed camping trails. 95% of driving is highway between Texas and Louisiana for work. i10 isn’t so bad, but once I turn off at Lafayette and take 90 south, the road is pretty trash with sharp bumps at every joint mile after mile after mile. So I’m definitely looking for a suspension that won’t ride harshly, and adequately absorb those bumps.


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[HTXRamExp]

Icon also offers a 2.0 VS IR shock (no remote reservoir) with the same extended/collapsed/travel specs.

I’d likely go with the IR as I doubt I’d need the extra performance of the RR shock.


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[ram1500rsm]

Icon doesn’t have a set of Coilovers to work with a 6” lift. BDS uses Fox 2.5 Coilovers to match their 6” lift kit and they have a Fox 2.0 rear shock for their 3” lift in the back which is BDS 98224758 with the specs you listed.

 

[HTXRamExp]

Icon doesn’t have a set of Coilovers to work with a 6” lift. BDS uses Fox 2.5 Coilovers to match their 6” lift kit and they have a Fox 2.0 rear shock for their 3” lift in the back which is BDS 98224758 with the specs you listed.

If I used the Icon 2.5 coilover shocks set at OEM height, wouldn’t that be the same as if I used the BDS 6” lift and retained my OEM shock?


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[6.7CumminsDrvr]

If I used the Icon 2.5 coilover shocks set at OEM height, wouldn’t that be the same as if I used the BDS 6” lift and retained my OEM shock?


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You are correct (and it’s possible, I confirmed this with Icon over the phone).

but I have to ask, if you’re going the route of coilovers why not just get the Fox co’s from BDS?

Icon list 2 other co’s for the Ram but when I called to get the lengths I got a reply stating there lengths are proprietary.................

 

[HTXRamExp]

You are correct (and it’s possible, I confirmed this with Icon over the phone).

but I have to ask, if you’re going the route of coilovers why not just get the Fox co’s from BDS?

Icon list 2 other co’s for the Ram but when I called to get the lengths I got a reply stating there lengths are proprietary.................

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I haven’t had much luck either reaching out to Icon directly to get information. But I’ve only used email.

The reason I was planning the icon route was to be able to purchase items over time. I could get the 2.5 front icons, install them and see how I like them, then later get the lift and necessary rear components.

Suppose I could still decide at that point to get the BDS Fox coilovers if I wasn’t satisfied with the Icons.


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[6.7CumminsDrvr]

I haven’t had much luck either reaching out to Icon directly to get information. But I’ve only used email.

The reason I was planning the icon route was to be able to purchase items over time. I could get the 2.5 front icons, install them and see how I like them, then later get the lift and necessary rear components.

Suppose I could still decide at that point to get the BDS Fox coilovers if I wasn’t satisfied with the Icons.


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I hear ya, I’ve contemplated this route as well.

good luck with emailing Icon, it takes about 2 weeks to hear back from them

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Researching for my future suspension upgrades for my 2019 Ram 1500 Classic and thought I’d tap the knowledge of those much more versed in suspension than myself.

I’m planning on a BDS 6” lift, utilizing the 3” rear coil spring, and Icon 2.5 coilovers in the front.

Perhaps mix-matching suspension manufacturers isn’t a big deal, but my OCD would be nagging at me with differing f/r shock manufactures. So looking for alternatives to the Fox/Nitro offerings.

Icon offers a VS 2.0 VS RR (sku 216524R) which is advertised for 0-3” of lift.

Will the performance of the shock be handicapped at all operating at its max recommended lift height?

The BDS Fox 2.0 rear shock specs are:
28.00 - Extended
16.60 - Compressed
11.40 - Travel

The Icon VS 2.0 VS RR rear shock specs are:
27.05 - Extended
16.60 - Compressed
10.45 - Travel

I’m not sure how much of an impact the differences between these two will translate to feel and performance.

Would it be worth it to reach out to Icon regarding a custom length shock, specifically for 3” of rear lift?

Also this lift is 98% motivated by cosmetics. The only off-roading the truck does is at the beaches in Galveston, or decently groomed camping trails. 95% of driving is highway between Texas and Louisiana for work. i10 isn’t so bad, but once I turn off at Lafayette and take 90 south, the road is pretty trash with sharp bumps at every joint mile after mile after mile. So I’m definitely looking for a suspension that won’t ride harshly, and adequately absorb those bumps.


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I would not mismatch and trust me you want the Fox set up. its not worth the couple hundred dollars that you'll save. We have all been there before, believe me just do the BDS lift with the fox option and you will not regret it. If you want to save a little coin get the Zone 6" lift then order the Fox separate. @Nick@GotExhaust can order everything for you with a forum discount if you're planning the install yourself.

The icon kit is purpose built to be by itself, will it work with bds, yes but for the money Fox full length coil overs with no spacers is in my opinion the way to go