User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 11-19-2020, 02:39 PM #1
phatcheeks's Avatar
phatcheeks phatcheeks is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 380
phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough
phatcheeks phatcheeks is offline
Member
phatcheeks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 380
phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough
Toytec Superflex vs Icon 2" vs Metal tech LT Medium

Hey all. Looking to switch out my OME 895 rear springs. I feel that they are too rough for my empty rear end.
I've been looking at the superflex and Icon 2" and feel like those are the way to go for me.
I also came across the dual rate Icon overland springs and Metal Tech LT Medium springs. I cant seem to find much recent info on this setup with non LT shocks. I currently have the Eibach Pro truck shocks in the rear.

I heard the Metal techs are side specific to correct lean, but i cant find anything about that on their website.

Does anyone have experience with these? Specifically the Icons and Metal Tech

Thanks
__________________
04 V6 4x4. Eibach Pro Truck Shocks, OME 885, Icon 2" Springs. JBA UCA. 255/75/17 Kenda Klever AT/2. Spartan rear locker(removed). PCK. Hidden Winch
phatcheeks is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-19-2020, 02:59 PM #2
Zero0575's Avatar
Zero0575 Zero0575 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Age: 35
Posts: 159
Real Name: Casey
Zero0575 will become famous soon enough Zero0575 will become famous soon enough
Zero0575 Zero0575 is offline
Member
Zero0575's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Age: 35
Posts: 159
Real Name: Casey
Zero0575 will become famous soon enough Zero0575 will become famous soon enough
Quote:
Originally Posted by phatcheeks View Post
Hey all. Looking to switch out my OME 895 rear springs. I feel that they are too rough for my empty rear end.
I've been looking at the superflex and Icon 2" and feel like those are the way to go for me.
I also came across the dual rate Icon overland springs and Metal Tech LT Medium springs. I cant seem to find much recent info on this setup with non LT shocks. I currently have the Eibach Pro truck shocks in the rear.

I heard the Metal techs are side specific to correct lean, but i cant find anything about that on their website.

Does anyone have experience with these? Specifically the Icons and Metal Tech

Thanks
I have the superflex springs and love them. They provide a firm, comfortable ride on and off road both when loaded with camp gear, when towing, and when unloaded - I think they're a great balance.

I did have to use a Daystar 2.5 spacer as well as an OME 10mm trim packer to correct driver lean, but it sits almost perfectly level side to side now.
__________________
2007 Limited V8 | 275/70/18 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Spidertrax | 4xInnovations Weld On Sliders | Victory 4x4 Blitz Front Bumper | RCI Skids | TNF Rear Bumper | Smittybuilt Winch | KOYORAD Aluminum Radiator |OME 886 Front/Toytec Superflex HD Rear and OME Shocks/Struts | JBA High Caster UCA | Rebuilt LCA with Superpro bushings + Moog BJ | HCF Delete | Doug Thorley Shorty Headers | Magnaflow HFC | Gibson Catback | Rear Diff Breather Extension | 20" Spot/Flood | 9" Spots | DD SS3 Yellow Fogs | Amber Grill Lights | Fog Lights Anytime Mod
Zero0575 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-19-2020, 03:05 PM #3
phatcheeks's Avatar
phatcheeks phatcheeks is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 380
phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough
phatcheeks phatcheeks is offline
Member
phatcheeks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 380
phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zero0575 View Post
I have the superflex springs and love them. They provide a firm, comfortable ride on and off road both when loaded with camp gear, when towing, and when unloaded - I think they're a great balance.

I did have to use a Daystar 2.5 spacer as well as an OME 10mm trim packer to correct driver lean, but it sits almost perfectly level side to side now.
Im currently using daystar 1.5 in the rear left, but it made the ride more harsh over large bumps.
__________________
04 V6 4x4. Eibach Pro Truck Shocks, OME 885, Icon 2" Springs. JBA UCA. 255/75/17 Kenda Klever AT/2. Spartan rear locker(removed). PCK. Hidden Winch
phatcheeks is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-19-2020, 03:10 PM #4
Zero0575's Avatar
Zero0575 Zero0575 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Age: 35
Posts: 159
Real Name: Casey
Zero0575 will become famous soon enough Zero0575 will become famous soon enough
Zero0575 Zero0575 is offline
Member
Zero0575's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Age: 35
Posts: 159
Real Name: Casey
Zero0575 will become famous soon enough Zero0575 will become famous soon enough
Quote:
Originally Posted by phatcheeks View Post
Im currently using daystar 1.5 in the rear left, but it made the ride more harsh over large bumps.
yeah sorry, meant 1.5 not 2.5. I haven't noticed any harshness as a result of the spacer. Love the ride of the superflexes!
__________________
2007 Limited V8 | 275/70/18 Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Spidertrax | 4xInnovations Weld On Sliders | Victory 4x4 Blitz Front Bumper | RCI Skids | TNF Rear Bumper | Smittybuilt Winch | KOYORAD Aluminum Radiator |OME 886 Front/Toytec Superflex HD Rear and OME Shocks/Struts | JBA High Caster UCA | Rebuilt LCA with Superpro bushings + Moog BJ | HCF Delete | Doug Thorley Shorty Headers | Magnaflow HFC | Gibson Catback | Rear Diff Breather Extension | 20" Spot/Flood | 9" Spots | DD SS3 Yellow Fogs | Amber Grill Lights | Fog Lights Anytime Mod
Zero0575 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-19-2020, 08:53 PM #5
ktom3001 ktom3001 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 246
ktom3001 is on a distinguished road
ktom3001 ktom3001 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 246
ktom3001 is on a distinguished road
I have the Dobbins 2" springs for 100 lbs extra weight and they're too stiff even with 100 lbs in back. You don't feel it in the front seat but the folks in back do.
I'm looking to swap them for some superflex springs asap.
ktom3001 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-19-2020, 10:21 PM #6
phatcheeks's Avatar
phatcheeks phatcheeks is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 380
phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough
phatcheeks phatcheeks is offline
Member
phatcheeks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 380
phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough phatcheeks is a jewel in the rough
Quote:
Originally Posted by ktom3001 View Post
I have the Dobbins 2" springs for 100 lbs extra weight and they're too stiff even with 100 lbs in back. You don't feel it in the front seat but the folks in back do.
I'm looking to swap them for some superflex springs asap.
I am actually leaning towards the Icon 2". From what I found, they ride better than the superflex. The spring rate is a tad lower (about 200#) and it has more coils as well.
Im also able to get them cheaper than the superflex
__________________
04 V6 4x4. Eibach Pro Truck Shocks, OME 885, Icon 2" Springs. JBA UCA. 255/75/17 Kenda Klever AT/2. Spartan rear locker(removed). PCK. Hidden Winch
phatcheeks is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-19-2020, 10:39 PM #7
montijo505's Avatar
montijo505 montijo505 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Posts: 2,052
montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of
montijo505 montijo505 is offline
Senior Member
montijo505's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Posts: 2,052
montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of montijo505 has much to be proud of
If you were closer to me I'd swap you. I've enjoyed the icons but need stiffer.

Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk
montijo505 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-20-2020, 01:43 AM #8
BagiMT's Avatar
BagiMT BagiMT is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 181
BagiMT will become famous soon enough
BagiMT BagiMT is offline
Member
BagiMT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 181
BagiMT will become famous soon enough
Superflex ride nicely empty, ran them for about two years. They were too soft for me when loaded down with camping equipment so I upgraded to the Icon Overland spring. I love them as the can handle the extra weight but are not too harsh when empty. They do give 3" of lift though when empty (don't have a rear bumper). Fully loaded they sit at 2". But if you never carry a lot of weight the Superflex are probably better. Don't know the Icon 2".

Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk
__________________
Black 2008 Sport V6 4WD | Toytec BOSS 3/2 | JBA UCA | BFG KO2 255/75/17 | Rocksteady Skids | White Knuckle Sliders | TJM Front Bumper | Superwinch
BagiMT is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 11-20-2020, 02:07 AM #9
ktom3001 ktom3001 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 246
ktom3001 is on a distinguished road
ktom3001 ktom3001 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 246
ktom3001 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by phatcheeks View Post
I am actually leaning towards the Icon 2". From what I found, they ride better than the superflex. The spring rate is a tad lower (about 200#) and it has more coils as well.
Im also able to get them cheaper than the superflex
I'll have to look into those. I have air bags so not really concerned about loaded height. Just pump up the bags
ktom3001 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Tags
icon , metal , rear , springs , superflex

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
FS: Metal Tech 2" medium Long Travel springs $200, Northern CA Shipping LTDSC For Sale: Suspension/Wheels/Tires 1 03-05-2018 04:19 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:59 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Copyright © 2020