Icon stage 1 vs. Bilstein 5100 adjustable

[ghost0623]

Just wanted to see what you guys think is the best way to level
Been reading and spacers are out of question.

Option 1
Bilstein 5100 adjustable set at 2.1 with zone off UCA (about $900)

Option 2
Icon stage 1 with Icon UCA ($2500)

Icon seems almost indestructable but bilstein does have limited lifetime warranty also. Is it worth it?

 

[Cruizer]

I have 5100's set at 2.8". I do appear to have the worst case of the 4WD vibration though. I haven't heard of anyone having that vibration at 2.1" setting. Aside from that, I love the ride of the 5100's.

Good to see you're thinking about your UCA though being you have a 2013. Might check the following thread if you're on a budget. Guy put earlier 4th gen UCA on his 2014 and hasn't had any issues with the balljoints.

http://www.ramforum.com/f40/2011_ucas_2014_a-48119/

 

[h2oman]

Icon's are awesome. And as I recall they are rebuildable. So that may make them worth the extra money. Have you looked at the Fox's?

 

[ghost0623]

Wasn't thinking about fox but will definitely do. Do you know anybody who has one. Been checking but nobody mentioning about fox shocks

My concern is the ride comfort that much different for me to spend almost $2k more? I don't keep my car for more than 5 years so probably rebuild is not necessary. There is lot of stuff I can do with the saving. But if the quality is that much of different I will rather spend now than trying to fix the damage later. Money isnt an issue but I dont want to waste either

 

[ghost0623]

I have 5100's set at 2.8". I do appear to have the worst case of the 4WD vibration though. I haven't heard of anyone having that vibration at 2.1" setting. Aside from that, I love the ride of the 5100's.

Good to see you're thinking about your UCA though being you have a 2013. Might check the following thread if you're on a budget. Guy put earlier 4th gen UCA on his 2014 and hasn't had any issues with the balljoints.

http://www.ramforum.com/f40/2011_ucas_2014_a-48119/

Didnt think about early version option but it makes sense.

 

[h2oman]

I cannot imagine the ride being worth an extra 2k. The Bilstein/zone combo has been the ticket for 2014's.

 

[Gymkata]

Go Icon...It is a fantastic suspension. Although I would recommend getting at least the stage II with the rear dual stage springs. It will maintain a slight rake, but provide better handling and actually better load handling/capacity.

 

[ghost0623]

I finally made a decision
Going with Fox Coilovers and Zone offroad UCAs
Will do Icon dual stage springs with fox 2.0 shocks later down the line for the rear.
Didn't wanted to wait for bilstein(waiting period is almost 2 month) and didnt wanted to pay too much (Icon).

 

[h2oman]

Great choice. You won't regret it.

 

[ghost0623]

Great choice. You won't regret it.

Thanks
Will post pic when installed next week

 

[arod412]

I have my 5100 set to max in the front and 1500 in the rear with a 1" spacer and I'm pretty happy with them. No issues at all, but I'm curious on how yours will look. Congrats and I can't wait to see the pics.

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[ghost0623]

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[ghost0623]

Stock vs Zone UCA
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[KTM]

Just wanted to see what you guys think is the best way to level
Been reading and spacers are out of question.

Option 1
Bilstein 5100 adjustable set at 2.1 with zone off UCA (about $900)

Option 2
Icon stage 1 with Icon UCA ($2500)

Icon seems almost indestructable but bilstein does have limited lifetime warranty also. Is it worth it?

Even though I am 6 weeks out from getting my truck, I have already looked into the ICON set up. I am thinking about the coil overs with new UCA and new rear shocks (no lift) with piggyback reservoirs. I am kind of piece mealing the parts, maybe the stage IV setup is the way to go? I usually don't tow but load up the bed with dirtbikes and all the desert camping crap that goes with it. Not sure if I need the ICON springs in back? Mostly driving 75% on the road and 25% in the desert washes, maybe some 4x trails at times too.

Also thinking 18" Method NV wheels machined with black lip with 33" Open Country TOYO A/T II tires.

Opinions?

 

[ghost0623]

I went with fox shocks 2.0 with zone UCA. Ride is so much better than before. Will probably do icon spring and fox piggy back 2.0 on the back. My thinking was since I am not doing heavy load nor do I do extreme off roading fox was more than good enough. And with the money I saved I bought vararam intake and planning on Diablo tuner. And still have money leftover. If anything make sure u get 3.92 axle ratio or higher to get better throttle respond. I have 3.55 with stock 33' tire and it doesn't give me the acceleration I felt with 3.92


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[KTM]

I went with fox shocks 2.0 with zone UCA. Ride is so much better than before. Will probably do icon spring and fox piggy back 2.0 on the back. My thinking was since I am not doing heavy load nor do I do extreme off roading fox was more than good enough. And with the money I saved I bought vararam intake and planning on Diablo tuner. And still have money leftover. If anything make sure u get 3.92 axle ratio or higher to get better throttle respond. I have 3.55 with stock 33' tire and it doesn't give me the acceleration I felt with 3.92


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Thx for the input. I did go with the 3.92 LSD. I actually canceled a truck they found for me that was being shipped to a different dealer because it had the 3.21 gears and I didn't catch it when we did the deal. Sooooo, i ordered one and now have the long wait. Any photos of the level kit with the 33" on it? Are those 33" in the last photo you posted?

 

[ghost0623]

Still waiting for coilovers to settle will post photos next week after adjusting


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[KTM]

Still waiting for coilovers to settle will post photos next week after adjusting


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Cool, can't wait to see em.

I am torn between 33" and 35", so any photos would be much appreciated.

 

[h2oman]

Still waiting for coilovers to settle will post photos next week after adjusting


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You might be waiting a long time. 2.5 years for me and they still haven't "settled".

 

[ghost0623]

They say drive around a bit then adjust. Just didn't bother to adjust yet hehe. Initial setting gave me 1 inch so I will raise 1 inch more when I get around to it (hopefully next week sometime) been busy w work


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