Does ICON offer the Standard and Low-Profile zerks fitting for the ICON Delta Joints?
Yes. ICON Delta Joints are shipped low profile zerks as default and a standard profile zerk it provided with the all Delta Joint UCA’s and retrofit upgrade kits.
What should be done prior to installing an ICON Suspension System?
ICON highly recommends recording baseline measurements of your vehicle prior to installation. Measuring fender to hub measurements on all four corners is a great way to understand how much lift your vehicle is receiving over stock with this systems. Once those measurements are gathered, save them for future reference and adjustment as your build progresses.
I’m attempting to grease the ICON Delta joint UCA’s but the joint is not taking grease?
The grease grooves in the ball joint are similar to the stitching on a baseball. They are some spot where there the grease channel is not accessible in the position the ball joint it installed. ICON recommends turning the wheel either way and attempting to grease the delta joint. You may find that you have a much easier time with the wheel turned vs straight.
Can I run extended travel coilovers with the stock upper control arms?
No, the extended travel coil overs are designed to give more down travel. This additional travel is more than the factory upper control arm ball joint is capable of achieving. Running a factory upper control arm on an extended travel coil over may cause damage to the ball joints and other components on your vehicle.
What’s the difference between uniball upper control arms and Delta Joint upper control arms?
The Delta Joint is a heavy duty high angle ball joint that combines the durability of a ball joint with the performance characteristics of a traditional uniball. While the industry standard uniball does a great job of allowing the control arms of a vehicle to articulate with little bind, they do have an inherent weakness that leaves more to be desired when used in a daily driven application - exposure to the elements. The Delta Joint features a zinc plated housing providing the first layer of corrosion resistance, while a tough grease seal keeps potentially harmful elements out of the inner workings of the joint. Metal on metal construction and a greasable design increase the longevity of the Delta Joint while at the same time allowing for noise-free operation. What makes the Delta Joint unique is that it brings the best of both worlds to ICON upper control arms with features that make it more robust than a uniball, and at the same time capable of greater angularity than a typical ball joint.
Will ICON suspension systems interfere with adaptive cruise control?
No, ICON suspension components are compatible with adaptive cruise control and will not interfere with its functionality or performance.
How often do Delta Joints require to be greased?
The ICON Delta Joint is a greaseable patented joint that should be greased every 3,000-5,000 miles or, depending on your vehicle, every oil change
What should be done after an ICON suspension system is installed?
After an ICON suspension system installation is completed it is recommended to get an alignment. The added lift height may change the alignment characteristics of the vehicle and if not addressed could possibly wear tires prematurely. After about 500 miles it’s also recommended that all the hardware that was used in the install of the suspension system be re-torqued to verify there is not any loose components or any other signs of improper installation. Most installation shops offer some kind of post-install check service or follow up.
Will an ICON suspension system void my vehicle warranty?
No, ICON suspension systems will not void OEM factory warranties. There are cases were specific dealerships may have their own internal policies to avoid working on vehicles with aftermarket components, or may choose to reserve the right to not warranty or work on a vehicle with aftermarket suspension. In cases like this ICON recommends contacting another dealership and confirming whether or not they work on or service aftermarket-modified vehicles.
Can I run a spacer/shim on top and ICON coilover to get more lift?
No. ICON coilovers are designed to provide that maximum travel for the intended application. Adding a spacer between the ICON coilover and the factory mounting point will allow the suspension components to over extend and potentially cause damage to other parts of the vehicle.
Do ICON UCA’s provide more caster and camber?
ICON upper control arm kits are designed to correct alignment on lifted vehicles by adding additional caster to keep the wheels within the factory alignment range. Camber remains unchanged and your vehicle will still fall within the factory camber alignment specs.
Does ICON make Delta Joint upgrade kits for other manufactures upper control arms?
Yes, ICON engineers developed versions of the ICON Delta Joint to work with Non-ICON 1” uniball upper control arms. The Non-ICON UCA Delta Joints retrofit into industry standard WSSX16, AWX16, WC16, WE16, WSSB16, WR16, ABW16 uniballs with a 2.125" outside diameter and 1" height.
Can ICON Delta Joints work in after market lower control arms?
No. The ICON Delta Joint were designed and tested to be used in upper control arms. Aftermarket lower control arms will not accept ICON Delta Joints.
What makes ICON different from other manufacturers?
When developing suspension components for a new vehicle, ICON takes a different approach than many others. Rather than focusing in on one particular part, ICON engineers look at the vehicle as a whole, identify inherent strengths and weaknesses, and set a target for performance. With a focus on maximizing wheel travel and improving ride quality, ICON will develop components that address (and often times replace) OE limiting factors. This "holistic engineering" philosophy often results in the development of several parts designed to work together as a system to provide a balanced on and off-road performance upgrade. Because ICON is designing and manufacturing all of the components necessary to improve the performance of a vehicle from front to back, end-users can rest easy knowing they are dealing with ONE manufacturer, ONE standard of quality, and ONE awesome warranty to back it all up.
I’m rebuilding my 2.0 shocks how do I know what nitrogen pet pressure to fill it to?
The ICON 2.0 Series shocks are charged to a variation of nitrogen pressures based on the type of shock. Internal floating piston shock absorbers are typically charge to 180 psi. Remote reservoir 2.0 shocks are typically charge to 150 psi. There are several other occasions where a different nitrogen pressure is required.
Will setting my coil overs to maximum thread showing change my ride quality?
Yes, when a vehicle is set close to its maximum extended length the ride quality will suffer. A vehicle will require some down travel in order to travel over road obstruction or uneven terrain. ICON recommends a minimum of 1.5 inches of downed travel from ride height. Less then 1.5” of down travel form ride height is likely to cause the coilover to top out at full extension over larger bump or dips.
Can Icon shocks be purchased separately outside of kits?
Yes, all Icon coil overs and shock absorbers can be purchased a'la cart outside of a kit.
Is there a factory preset for CDCV shocks for daily driving?
No, all CDCV shocks have adjustable compression settings from 1 to 10. The factory preset out of the box will all be set to ‘S’ for soft. Ride quality is more based on a personal preference and the combination of components. It’s common practice for on road to be set to ‘S’ and higher settings off road.
Can remote reservoir coil overs and shocks be upgraded to CDCV?
Yes, most applications can be upgraded from a remote reservoir to CDCV. The upgrade will require the appropriate CDC Valve and compression valving adjustment. Some application requires a more extensive list of parts to convert to CDCV
Can CDCV shocks be upgraded to OMEGA bypass?
Yes and no, the converting of a CDCV shock to OMEGA Bypass is not a cost-effective method to upgrade. The upgrade is possible but cylinders, manifolds and bulk of the shock will need to be replaced thus not recommended.
What does CDCV stand for?
CDCV is short for Compression Damping Control Valve. CDCV technologies allows for 10 different compression damping levels that can easily be adjusted via a knob located on the reservoir.
How offten should ICON shocks be rebuit/serviced?
All ICON shocks are rebuildable and the service interval greatly depends on the usage of the vehicle they are installed on. Application where most of the time the vehicle is used on streets and highways 50,000-80,000 miles can be achieved before a rebuild is required. Where dedicated off-road only vehicles can experience a service interval as short as 1,000 miles between rebuild. It’s recommended to routinely visually inspect shock for signs of damage or leaks.