Sweet setup! One day I'll take my hundy that far 😀 thanks and keep the aweaome 100 series vids coming there aren't too many of us creating regularly on this amazing platform!
I'm doing this install right now with Icons. So there should only be 2 washers? Because the OME I pulled off has 4 washers (2 per bushing) whereas this icon only has 2 washers (only the bushing is touching the frame shock tower )
It's been awhile since I've installed the shocks, recommend contacting Icon support directly to ensure you have the latest installation guidance. Hope the install goes well!
Good Questions. First, I am both a Slee and Icon fan. I just finally finished putting all the Slee armor on my rig just a few weeks ago. While I have never had to deal with Slee's customer service, I have had a fair amount with ICON's. I cannot compare Slee's suspension since I've never run them, I do know they don't cut corners (thus the premium price). I have had to send a few shocks to be rebuilt to ICON and their customer service is awesome, they totally stand behind their product. If I had to make the choice again, I would still go with ICON. Nothing against Slee, love their stuff. How does the saying go? "Jack of all trades, master of none." For example, I'll buy arc’teryx clothing all day long (If I could afford it), but their shoes I was disappointed with...
Great exclamation, and very good set of shocks. I have a question for you, I have a Landcruiser 2001 diesel version, and the suspension it comes with is hydraulic and it’s having issues with the accumulators and they cost around $ 1000, so what I want to know is, can I replace the hydraulic suspension system it comes with my Toyota and instead put the Icon suspension you just installed?
Yes you can but you need to replace the torsion bars and rear springs as well because the ones used with the AHC (that's the what Toyota calls the hydraulic height adjustment system) system are not compatible with normal shocks. You may need different anti roll bars too. Removing the AHC system is very common here in the states cus it's just not that reliable and it's very expensive to fix. Check out I h8 mud dot com for all your landcruiser tech needs
Thanks for taking the time and effort to show this!! How many miles on the LC? I have a 99LX470 with 282k and it has the original AHC suspension and it still works fine. Im on the fence about doing the suspension lift/AHC delete due to the mileage. I’m not sure I want to sink another 3k - the truck runs perfect and I’ve done tons of maintenance- I have nearly 20 years worth of service records, which is almost impossible to get when buying one of these today. Thoughts anyone?
Thanks! I'm still under 170k miles. Unless your pushing the limitations of your current suspension, I'd leave it alone. In addition to the sinking 3k, you would also have to remove the AHC system...
It's good, I really like the ability to change the setting from hard to soft when going to washboard and various other terrain. I would recommend v2.5 for the front shocks for sure, I'm only running Stage 1s in the rear and am happy with the performance without spending the extra couple grand.
Huge difference (I'm not sponsored). Most noticeable on washboard and/or when going faster speeds. I would argue better overall better (smoother) ride when doing more technical and long distance trails/trips...
Sweet setup! One day I'll take my hundy that far 😀 thanks and keep the aweaome 100 series vids coming there aren't too many of us creating regularly on this amazing platform!
Thank you! By the way, I am a fan/subscriber of your channel. Great stuff!
OverlandTrax Thanks man!
Whenever someone says long story short you know it’s gonna be a long story 🤣🤣
lol, fair point; thanks for watching!
Great video. Thanks. Did you ever contact Icon to ask about just having one loose bolt on the remote reservoir bracket? If so, what did they say?
I ended up sending my shocks in to be rebuild by ICON, never had an issue after that. Thank you for watching!
Hi, nice video! I’m wandering if you have the link on where did you purchase your suspension set up. Thanks.
endlesshorizonoutfitters.com is the current United States distributor for the Slinky Long Travel Suspension. Cheers!
Kind of late on the comments here.. lol. What else did you have to install to have this suspension upgrade like the rear coils? Torsion bars?
Thanks for watching! Adjustable Panhard Bar and Torsion Bars from Tough Dog, Diff Drop and Coil Springs from 4xOverland
Those are some mean looking shocks
Right! so excited to test them out :-P
I'm doing this install right now with Icons. So there should only be 2 washers? Because the OME I pulled off has 4 washers (2 per bushing) whereas this icon only has 2 washers (only the bushing is touching the frame shock tower )
It's been awhile since I've installed the shocks, recommend contacting Icon support directly to ensure you have the latest installation guidance. Hope the install goes well!
I'm debating between this stage 3 setup or Slee's reservoir shocks. After a year with your Icon whatcha think?
Good Questions. First, I am both a Slee and Icon fan. I just finally finished putting all the Slee armor on my rig just a few weeks ago. While I have never had to deal with Slee's customer service, I have had a fair amount with ICON's. I cannot compare Slee's suspension since I've never run them, I do know they don't cut corners (thus the premium price). I have had to send a few shocks to be rebuilt to ICON and their customer service is awesome, they totally stand behind their product. If I had to make the choice again, I would still go with ICON. Nothing against Slee, love their stuff. How does the saying go? "Jack of all trades, master of none." For example, I'll buy arc’teryx clothing all day long (If I could afford it), but their shoes I was disappointed with...
Great exclamation, and very good set of shocks. I have a question for you, I have a Landcruiser 2001 diesel version, and the suspension it comes with is hydraulic and it’s having issues with the accumulators and they cost around $ 1000, so what I want to know is, can I replace the hydraulic suspension system it comes with my Toyota and instead put the Icon suspension you just installed?
I wish I could help you brother, but I am no mechanic; recommend you consult a professional. Supper jealous of your 105 btw 😀
Yes you can but you need to replace the torsion bars and rear springs as well because the ones used with the AHC (that's the what Toyota calls the hydraulic height adjustment system) system are not compatible with normal shocks. You may need different anti roll bars too. Removing the AHC system is very common here in the states cus it's just not that reliable and it's very expensive to fix.
Check out I h8 mud dot com for all your landcruiser tech needs
Abraham thanks for the stepping in and helping!
Thanks for taking the time and effort to show this!! How many miles on the LC? I have a 99LX470 with 282k and it has the original AHC suspension and it still works fine. Im on the fence about doing the suspension lift/AHC delete due to the mileage. I’m not sure I want to sink another 3k - the truck runs perfect and I’ve done tons of maintenance- I have nearly 20 years worth of service records, which is almost impossible to get when buying one of these today. Thoughts anyone?
Thanks! I'm still under 170k miles. Unless your pushing the limitations of your current suspension, I'd leave it alone. In addition to the sinking 3k, you would also have to remove the AHC system...
Thanks for the walk through.
Sure thing!
How is it on woops? Or hard dips off road? I'm thinking of getting it too. Not sure if I should get the stage 2 or 3
It's good, I really like the ability to change the setting from hard to soft when going to washboard and various other terrain. I would recommend v2.5 for the front shocks for sure, I'm only running Stage 1s in the rear and am happy with the performance without spending the extra couple grand.
@@OverlandTrax Good to hear! Yeah I was only thinking of stage 3 in the front and leaving my Tough Dog in the rear.
did you upgrade the UCA?
Yes, they are Black Hawk Upper Control Arms
Do you have aftermarket UCAs?
I do, we are running Black Hawk UCAs and a diff drop (can't recall brand atm)
How is the ride compared to stock?
Huge difference (I'm not sponsored). Most noticeable on washboard and/or when going faster speeds. I would argue better overall better (smoother) ride when doing more technical and long distance trails/trips...
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Good point, I should have mentioned that in the video!