adjustable coil-overs & progressive firmness?

[soundstudio315]

Looking at set of icon adjustable coil-overs to replace my 2.5 daystar topout spacer on an Xreas shock with a set of coil-overs. This 4runner see's no dirt, so the topout was a good setup and keep a factory like ride on the road.

Question is if I crank the coil-overs to 2.5 or 3" does that firm up the ride?
I'm guessing the springs they use are linear and not progressive, so in theory they shouldn't firm up right?

Just looking for real world experience from those that have coil overs and how it compares to OEM.

 

[CCFD170]

Bump for the answer. I've been curious about this as well. I just installed radflo 2.5 front CO's and haven't put any lift at all on them yet. They ride so much better then the previous lift I had and I hope that it doesn't change once I start putting some preload on them.

 

[superman3043]

Looking at set of icon adjustable coil-overs to replace my 2.5 daystar topout spacer on an Xreas shock with a set of coil-overs. This 4runner see's no dirt, so the topout was a good setup and keep a factory like ride on the road.

Question is if I crank the coil-overs to 2.5 or 3" does that firm up the ride?
I'm guessing the springs they use are linear and not progressive, so in theory they shouldn't firm up right?

Just looking for real world experience from those that have coil overs and how it compares to OEM.

Yes, your assumption on how the coil-overs work is correct. You gain lift by adding pre-load to the coil which in turn tends to provide a firmer ride. And yes, the coils are linear not progressive.

Unfortunately, I won't have mine installed for another two weeks, so I can't give you real world experience, but I've driven some 4Runners with coil-overs and they ride great.

Have't really heard anybody complaining about harsh rides with coil-overs adjusted to their desired amount of lift, but as an alternative, I've been toying around with the idea of using a "hybrid" lift system, that would include retaining my top-out spacer and having the coil-overs set to minimum lift to reduce pre-load. Still not sure, whether I'm going to go this route, but it's an alternative that you could consider.

Also, IMO Icons maybe way overkill for a truck that doesn't see dirt. It's your money and I'm sure you won't be disappointed with the set-up, but for somebody who is seemingly interested in a factory ride, have you considered just getting like a OEM replacement style strut and keeping your spacers?

Hope this helps.

 

[AZTOY]

I have toytec co on my daily driver and off road with it a few times a month. They ride really good on road. I drive 100 miles per day. They are stiff, but only feel it when going slow on big bumps. Toytec is probably the best for your application if you want completely adjustable. You might look into bilstein 5100 that have different perch settings for springs to add lift. Would be a cheaper, but quality option. Home - Toytec Lifts: Toyota Lift Kits: FJ Cruiser Lift Kits, Tacoma Lift Kits, Tundra Lift Kits, 4 Runner Lift Kits, Sequoia Lift Kits, Toyota Truck Lift Kits
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[soundstudio315]

icons installed

Too late hahah