icon vs king decision help

[jrm]

Can the king coilover preload be adjusted

on the truck?

 

[A.Wilson013]

That ARB system does looks nice! Are they custom building it for you or will this be available to the 120 platform soon? Yes, there seems to be QC issues with SPC but they seem to have made improvements like the grease fitting to now lube that ball joint. Time will tell on them.

Anyway, this post has me in a tail spin again on suspension. I went with Icon again as they seem to make it the easier to shop for specific suspension tuned exactly for your rig. For instance I just tried searching for Kings via their site and a few others and can't find shocks for the 4th gen. I know there are kits out there but I want to see al-a-carte pricing and description. Plus I got a 25% off retail deal on the Icons so went with it again on my 4th gen. I also thought digressive would be better for higher speed desert runs but others thing progressive is better. I'm building this rig as a DD for my GF and our baby plus as an overland rig for long trips on dirt. Thus comfort and control are my primary concerns. My Icon does seem 'harsh' at times and it does suck sometimes having to bring it up to speed on shelf roads which we have plenty of in AZ. Maybe King would be better for me in the end? I just can't find their equivalent of a stage two ICON setup.

There is a 120 product available, but not for 120 w/ KDSS. The intent with mine is to get it working w/ KDSS and release for the market.

If you're on Instagram shoot a DM to Chas @mrtmotorsports and he can square you away with King products. Or any products, honestly. Likely at a decent discount. For what it's worth, I have ridden in a long traveled 2nd gen Tacoma with Kings, my 4Runner with Icons, and GSPRunner's 4Runner with Kings on the same poorly maintained FS roads. The difference in ride quality was negligible at best when I had my CDC Valves at the "factory " setting. When I made it softer mine was the most comfortable. I am glad I rode in the Tacoma. Made it very clear to me that I never need LT for my uses.

on the truck?

It's possible, but not easy. With how easy it is to pull the coil over I wouldn't waste your time with it unless you're just making a small adjustment.

 

[oldmansimek]

jrm sorry I havent been on in a bit however yes they do make an adjustable version (on the truck) they are about $200 more. Check out the 4runner that total chaos built, I believe it is in their project section.