IVD vs SAW for RCD kit?

sic402 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 04:41 AM

First, ok anyone with the icon suspension that was linked in the old handling and suspension thread? debating between those and sway a way

TundraSurfBum · #2 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 06:06 AM

actually this wasn't the first post...mine was but an admin removed it cause I am stoopid LOL

jamesjr4750 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sic402

First, ok anyone with the icon suspension that was linked in the old handling and suspension thread? debating between those and sway a way

What are you talking about?

Rear Suspension? You have the RCD right?

DevinSixtySeven · #4 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 11:41 AM

LOL...so the funny thing is, I'm actually gonna move your thread over to the Suspension and Axle forum

It ain't gonna matter. Pick a color. They're both very high quality and you can get an RCD-specific setup from either place.

sic402 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 12:59 PM

ah found it, was a post in the RCD thread but both are coilover systems for the RCD and i dont know anyone who has used the icons so i was thinking of maybe trying those out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesjr4750

What are you talking about?

Rear Suspension? You have the RCD right?

DevinSixtySeven · #6 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 02:32 PM

If you wanna sift through some tech, look on TTORA for the coilover thread. It's old, from the DR days, but I suspect Icon is using the same valving from when they were working for Donahoe. There's a lot of tech from DR and SAW (IIRC) on the thread.

The really short version is DR was using digressive valving (probably still is, call Icon and ask, they're good guys), SAW is probably using valving adopted from Camburg which is most likely linear, call Burg and ask for Scott or call SAW and ask for Ryan. If you call any of those guys, let 'em know you came over from TundraSolutions, Icon is a forum sponsor, SAW and Burg are on the forums as well and at least Burg has considered becoming a forum sponsor in the past.

The bottom line is, you're going to get a very, very nice coilover either way, with excellent valving and top shelf customer service, and unless you're really flogging the hell out of it--which is a little dubious with a 6" lift--you're not gonna really notice any valving difference other than they're probably valved better than the 5100s you have now.

So pick a color

...give any of those guys a call if you have questions, they all know each other and they're all really helpful.

-Sean

ICON2 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-08-2008, 05:37 PM

I personally own a 2006 DC with the 6" RCD kit and our new coil-overs on it and it is a tremendous difference. The coil-overs take away so much of the vehicle roll and the ride quality on or off the road is so much better. If you need more information please give me a call.