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I appreciate the insight on the factory ground to fender measurement. Looking back at my notes I never took that measurement as the tread and tire size play too big of a factor for accurate future measurements. Glad to hear you haven't seen a decrease in ride height too. So far very pleased with the results. View attachment 34244
You may be right. I have an inch of rake with roughly 475 pounds on the bed and have not kept nearly as detailed records as you.
 
After getting help from @Escape Hatch and @TremorAdik regarding UCA clearances with different offset wheels, I went with Raceline 944B - Outlander’s and Falken Wildpeak AT4W’s and couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

Wheel specs- 17” x 8.5” +18mm offset
Tire specs- 35” x 11.5” R17

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Weather has not been cooperative for an articulation test to check for rubbing. However, there were no indications of rubbing from the drive home and initial observations look good.
 
Hi @GARidgeRunner, love this build!

May I ask how's the ride quality with the Icon S4's, and how are the CV angles at full droop?
 
After getting help from @Escape Hatch and @TremorAdik regarding UCA clearances with different offset wheels, I went with Raceline 944B - Outlander’s and Falken Wildpeak AT4W’s and couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

Wheel specs- 17” x 8.5” +18mm offset
Tire specs- 35” x 11.5” R17

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Weather has not been cooperative for an articulation test to check for rubbing. However, there were no indications of rubbing from the drive home and initial observations look good.
Looks great! I think you will be just fine on +18 offset and an 11.5 inch wide tire.
 
Hi @GARidgeRunner, love this build!

May I ask how's the ride quality with the Icon S4's, and how are the CV angles at full droop?
I’ve been very pleased with the ride quality so far. I’ve gone through settings 1-10 on the adjusters and have found 3 for on road driving to be ideal. It’s hard to quantify the difference in sensation from stock but I would say it feels more responsive and planted. This is most noticeable in curves and undulations. Have not had the opportunity to take it off road yet but do have plans in the near future.

I’ve currently misplaced my angle finder so I was unable to obtain a before and after measurement on the CV’s. Post installation inspection looked good but I will obtain measurements and take a few pictures for reference soon.
 
Following up to @freewayman 's inquiry on CV angles. I hate I didn't take before pictures or measurements but nevertheless, here are post lift updates. Ride height is 24.5" from center of wheel to bottom of fender and at max droop it is 28".

Driver side at normal ride height, front view:
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Driver side at normal ride height, rear view:
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Driver side at max droop, front view:
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Driver side at max droop, rear view:
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CV angle when zeroed to CV input:
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Following up to @freewayman 's inquiry on CV angles. I hate I didn't take before pictures or measurements but nevertheless, here are post lift updates. Ride height is 24.5" from center of wheel to bottom of fender and at max droop it is 28".

Driver side at normal ride height, front view:
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Driver side at normal ride height, rear view:
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Driver side at max droop, front view:
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Driver side at max droop, rear view:
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CV angle when zeroed to CV input:
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Amazing thanks! Honestly that's not too bad at all at ride height. I feel like at full droop it's fine as long as you aren't going to be gunning it in 4WD every day at full droop.
 
Added some Icon leaf springs to the rear to help combat the additional weight I added. Set it at option 2 which was advertised to lift the rear 1" with 400lbs in the bed. I am estimating between the Smart Cap, Decked System, and a few items that live in the truck I've added 460lbs to the bed.
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After driving around for a week I decided I would need to opt for option 3 which is advertised to lift .5" over stock with 850lbs. In this configuration I am just under stock rear height at 26-1/4" from center of hub to bottom of fender. Have not had a chance to do a full load out to see how the ride height changes but based off my experience thus far, I am thinking these springs are a little weaker than advertised.

Flexes good though. Still trying to figure out the remainder of the suspension. View attachment 33594
Were you having an issue with the rear leaf springs basically riding flat with the Decked and the SmartCap, et al?

I've been noticing that my springs don't have the expected bow but ride relatively flat, even though I'm really not running that much weight in the back (aside from the Decked and SmartCap and a few resident items like you have). I wouldn't expect it to be so flat with just that weight on it, though, considering its load capacity is greater than 500Lbs, so I'm concerned that something is wrong/broken... or maybe it's just too much weight and I need to upgrade as well.
 
Were you having an issue with the rear leaf springs basically riding flat with the Decked and the SmartCap, et al?

I've been noticing that my springs don't have the expected bow but ride relatively flat, even though I'm really not running that much weight in the back (aside from the Decked and SmartCap and a few resident items like you have). I wouldn't expect it to be so flat with just that weight on it, though, considering its load capacity is greater than 500Lbs, so I'm concerned that something is wrong/broken... or maybe it's just too much weight and I need to upgrade as well.
Regrettably, I never took any pictures of the spring assembly when it was in the option #2 configuration to reference the spring arch. I did take measurements though and in option #2 with the cap, Decked system and a few odds and ends, I initially had a 2-1/4" rake. By the end of the week it went down to 1-5/8" and I went to the option #3 configuration. So far option #3 has proven well and my rear center of wheel to bottom of fender measurement has remained unchanged at 26-1/4"

With Icon using the exact same spring pack as the gen 2 Raptor, I believe it is too light for our trucks to obtain what the Icon spec sheet states. An equally optioned Raptor has a payload around 1,100lbs where my truck has a payload around 1,600lbs. I'd advise making the switch to option #3 and see where it lands you. It definitely does not feel over sprung.
 
Regrettably, I never took any pictures of the spring assembly when it was in the option #2 configuration to reference the spring arch. I did take measurements though and in option #2 with the cap, Decked system and a few odds and ends, I initially had a 2-1/4" rake. By the end of the week it went down to 1-5/8" and I went to the option #3 configuration. So far option #3 has proven well and my rear center of wheel to bottom of fender measurement has remained unchanged at 26-1/4"

With Icon using the exact same spring pack as the gen 2 Raptor, I believe it is too light for our trucks to obtain what the Icon spec sheet states. An equally optioned Raptor has a payload around 1,100lbs where my truck has a payload around 1,600lbs. I'd advise making the switch to option #3 and see where it lands you. It definitely does not feel over sprung.
Thank you so much for your response. That looks like what I'll probably do!
 
Did you have to buy Icon's rear shocks and their hardware kit? The Icon website says that those are required, but my shocks are fairly new (the Halo 2.5s) and I'd hate to buy another $1000+ set of shocks on top of the $1000+ for the springs.
 
Did you have to buy Icon's rear shocks and their hardware kit? The Icon website says that those are required, but my shocks are fairly new (the Halo 2.5s) and I'd hate to buy another $1000+ set of shocks on top of the $1000+ for the springs.
I rode around for several month on the stock rear shocks before ultimately buying the Icon rears without issue. I believe Icon specs their rear shocks due to their increased travel numbers. I would think you would be fine with the Halo rear shocks as I believe they adjusted their numbers to accommodate the Tremor.

Your setup should already have the hardware kit (95225H) which is their u-bolts and nuts. All that should be required now is to add the additional leaf they ship with to your setup.
 
I rode around for several month on the stock rear shocks before ultimately buying the Icon rears without issue. I believe Icon specs their rear shocks due to their increased travel numbers. I would think you would be fine with the Halo rear shocks as I believe they adjusted their numbers to accommodate the Tremor.

Your setup should already have the hardware kit (95225H) which is their u-bolts and nuts. All that should be required now is to add the additional leaf they ship with to your setup.
Excellent, thank you!
 
Excellent, thank you!
No problem! I also just realized you were talking about upgrading from stock opposed to already having the Icon pack on option 2 like how I started out :ROFLMAO:
Upgrading to the Icon set you’d need the hardware kit, shackles, leaf springs and the dynamic headlight sensor relocating piece if you have the dynamic lights. Combine that with your Halo’s and I think you’d really enjoy that setup.
 
Good afternoon,

Do you happen to have any photos of your springs in their loaded, flat-ground, static position?

Here's what mine look like:

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Good afternoon,

Do you happen to have any photos of your springs in their loaded, flat-ground, static position?

Here's what mine look like:
I see what you mean about how flat yours are. Between the weight and the block profile I’d say you’re a perfect candidate for a replacement pack.

Here’s a few of mine.
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Wow, yeah. Big difference there!

Ok, I guess I need to start looking for new springs. Thanks for all your help!
 
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