Planning for this set up, I might get it this weekend at the 4wheel show but first I wanted to see what you guys think and if any of you running the overland series rear coil.
All I can say from my experience is if you plan on having a steel rear bumper on with the Overland coils then consider upgrading that rear shock.
If no steel bumper, then consider something softer than those Overland coils unless you prefer a stiff ride. I'm running these coils with a rear bumper and they are perfect, but can't imagine running them without any constant weight back there.
edit: I'm referring to the ICON 3" Overland coils here, fyi
I'm planning to go this route as well. There are other controls arms at a more affordable price and which may be less maintenance intensive than the uniballs. Also, the remote reservoirs look cool, but probably not needed by most people, so you could save some money there as well. Up to you.
As noted, unless you are constantly weighed down in the back, I'd stick with the regulars. If you are occasionally weighed down (towing, loaded with people, etc), might just want to plan to add airbags to supplement the springs.
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2016 Trail and half of an early 90s Ford Ranger
I have the stage 2 on a 2016 Trail. After initial install I added the remote res. up front with adjust-ability Added Icon hydraulic bump stops in the rear for those occasional surprises off-road when loaded. Remote reservoirs are really only needed when you are working the shocks at medium speed off-road or more - when loaded - for an extended time period. Adjust-ability does not change your street ride - it's benefit is off-road - when loaded - or not. That is my case in when traveling on Baja for fun or chasing our race team. Loaded with stuff and guys and going medium fast thru varied terrain. When in town and not loaded - the rear Icon springs are a bit stiff. And the truck is a bit jacked up in the rear aesthetically. However when loaded for a trip - perfect. No air bags needed. Front adjustable option - I have played with that and am not sure that feature makes that big of a enough difference. The softest setting does not seem that much different from the firmest. With that reasoning and after discussing this with the installer he did feel adjust-ability in the rear was even less noticeable. That is more about the springs. Bump-stops - IF needed are a big plus. You pay for Icon and they are a great upgrade IF you really go off-road with loads. I can move thru the terrain with a lot of confidence and the whoops and sudden dips are really mitigated.
Last edited by bajacolorado; 02-27-2017 at 10:01 AM.