What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

[Magic Mike]

The Icon 2.0 rears showed up today and it didn't take long to get them on.

I had planned on measuring droop before and after but my jackstands are not tall enough to let the axle droop much with the wheels on and I'm too exhausted to remove and reinstall them (wheels). What I did find is the OEM shocks are near maxed out with the truck sitting on the ground. No wonder the ride was rough whenever the rear wheels wanted to drop. Note, I have 1" Silverado lift blocks and AutoSpring AALs so I have around 2" of lift in the rear.

OEM vs. Icon 2.0 shock length comparison. The Icons are designed for 0"-2" of lift. Most other shocks for this truck are only 0"-1".

Installed

After I buttoned things up and took it for a test drive I fully expected the ride to be harsh after reading all the posts from anti-Icon folks but the shocks felt great. The ride felt more solid and damped in the rear. Small bumps could still be felt but they were more muted, less sharp and the axle didn't feel like it was ready to explode upwards when the rear tire dropped off bumps. This was a very short test drive so I'm not sure if all of this will remain true but for now I am impressed and happy with the purchase.

Very nice rig, see your from Auburn, so am I look forward to seeing you around!

 

[CR-Venturer]

You know what you have to do with it...

One night only....Overland Brothers...Rooftop Tent Review...

 

[JCWages]

Very nice rig, see your from Auburn, so am I look forward to seeing you around!

Thanks! I'm technically in Alta Sierra but my life pretty much revolves around Auburn because of my work for the land trust. :)

 

[George Elsaesser]

Laid out and inventoried everything for the Fall Gila Overland at the end of the month. Still missing a few odds and ends but I think I am ready.

 

[jeep670]

Laid out and inventoried everything for the Fall Gila Overland at the end of the month. Still missing a few odds and ends but I think I am ready.View attachment 72259View attachment 72260

U need more toilet paper for that potty. [emoji16]

 

[Dock Rocker]

Got a H1 roof rack and customized it to work with a soft top hmmwv. Next stop is a 4l80e so I can cruise at highway speeds like the cool kids.




Also put in a rear cargo divider and the requisite high lift jack.

 

[George Elsaesser]

U need more toilet paper for that potty. [emoji16]

Oh, I have more! Hahaha

 

[Dunewheeler12]

Ran the Canaan loop yesterday

 

[sabjku]

Climbed to Bald Mountain wit a few new friends from OB West Rally.View attachment 71464

Nice pic!

 

[sabjku]

Ran the Canaan loop yesterday View attachment 72338

Awesome! How was it?

 

[Nomadik Nova]

Ran the Canaan loop yesterday View attachment 72338

How was it? Difficulty?

 

[jeep670]

Took her out to check the fall colors.

 

[Dunewheeler12]

How was it? Difficulty?

It was Not super hard only two kinda difficult places the trail was very wet it was raining so made the rock nerdy slick and some sliding around but not to bad I would definitely do the trail again

 

[Go Commando]

Started my rebuild on the old 225.

 

[sabjku]

Reinstalled my carpet inside my Jeep. I've always taken the carpet out of all of my Jeeps, but for some reason recently I wanted to go back to a carpeted interior. Maybe I'm getting older and appreciate the additional sound dampening. It definitely makes it a bit quieter inside.

 

[vidkun]

Installed new blackout headlights and mounted a jerry can on my trailer.View attachment 69806View attachment 69807

What trailer is that?

 

[Jmow349]

What trailer is that?

I built it on a 4’x6’ trailer frame.

 

[Cpol]

Used the wall extension to get an amazing view.. also got the BioLite fire pit for those cold nights.. the fans did help with the smoke.

 

[HappyOurOverlanding]

Placed out parts and cleaned an area in the garage to start my SSO slimline bumper install on the 4Runner.

 

[KDC]

Placed out parts and cleaned an area in the garage to start my SSO slimline bumper install on the 4Runner.
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Look forward to seeing it