2022 F150 Lariat with ICON Stage 2 Level on 34.5s

[ryan_bade]

I have gotten a lot of help by viewing threads in this forum while deciding how I wanted to build my truck, so I figured I would share mine:

I have a 22 Lariat in Space White

Toyo AT3 35x11.5R20 (Actual dimensions are 34.51 x 11.4)
Fuel Rebel 6 Anthracite 20" +1 Offset
Icon Stage 2 Suspension Kit with Tubular UCAs
20% Tint all around
MBRP 3" Cat-Back Single Side Exit Exhaust System

Only minor trimming of plastic valence, no cutting, trimming or removing of crash bars. There is only a slight rub on front left crash bar at full turn in reverse.

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[Graygoose2021]

Looks fantastic!!!

 

[ryanc111]

I have gotten a lot of help by viewing threads in this forum while deciding how I wanted to build my truck, so I figured I would share mine:

I have a 22 Lariat in Space White

Toyo AT3 35x11.5R20 (Actual dimensions are 34.51 x 11.4)
Fuel Rebel 6 Anthracite 20" +1 Offset
Icon Stage 2 Suspension Kit with Tubular UCAs
20% Tint all around
MBRP 3" Cat-Back Single Side Exit Exhaust System

Only minor trimming of plastic valence, no cutting, trimming or removing of crash bars. There is only a slight rub on front left crash bar at full turn in reverse.

How's the ride?

 

[ryan_bade]

How's the ride?

So far I am enjoying the ride quality a lot more. It is definitely stiffer than the stock suspension, but it feels much more planted going over any bumps or ruts, and you feel them a lot less.

 

[ryanc111]

So far I am enjoying the ride quality a lot more. It is definitely stiffer than the stock suspension, but it feels much more planted going over any bumps or ruts, and you feel them a lot less.

Cool, good to hear. Considering putting the Stage 4 setup on my truck . . . been waiting to see what Fox comes out with but I'm becoming more and more convinced that that will never happen. Ha.

 

[hammer40]

Looks great!

 

[ryan_bade]

Cool, good to hear. Considering putting the Stage 4 setup on my truck . . . been waiting to see what Fox comes out with but I'm becoming more and more convinced that that will never happen. Ha.

Haha that is exactly why I decided to go with the Icons, figured I would be waiting a long time

 

[KartRacer25]

Nice !! Thanks for posting feedback.
I have Icon Stage 1 on the way from Stage 3 Motorsports. Same kit without UCA. Can't wait.
I gave up on Fox they now say 2nd or 3rd quarter 2022.
Alternator died in frozen mud puddles on snow trip, so getting some upgrades while rig is waiting at shop.
New alternator arrived yesterday 5 days early, should be installed today.
Also getting ADD stealth fighter bumper, fab guy is welding in winch tray n plate too. Badlands winch. Working on lights. Not sure about some nerf bars yet, keep hitting stock steps.
Space White club...

 

[21Leadfoot]

looks awesome!

 

[JacobGW05]

I have gotten a lot of help by viewing threads in this forum while deciding how I wanted to build my truck, so I figured I would share mine:

I have a 22 Lariat in Space White

Toyo AT3 35x11.5R20 (Actual dimensions are 34.51 x 11.4)
Fuel Rebel 6 Anthracite 20" +1 Offset
Icon Stage 2 Suspension Kit with Tubular UCAs
20% Tint all around
MBRP 3" Cat-Back Single Side Exit Exhaust System

Only minor trimming of plastic valence, no cutting, trimming or removing of crash bars. There is only a slight rub on front left crash bar at full turn in reverse.

How are you liking it so far? I purchased the identical set up, was curious if you had any complaints. Did you max out the front height on the coil overs?

 

[bgator]

How are you liking it so far? I purchased the identical set up, was curious if you had any complaints. Did you max out the front height on the coil overs?

I'm interested in this too. I have the Stage 1 kit and should be getting it installed this week.

 

[Csvt18]

How was the lift out of the box. ? Did you need to go the full 2.75”? I have max tow and am worried about the factory rake and needing max lift in front. Dropping ride quality.

 

[ryan_bade]

How are you liking it so far? I purchased the identical set up, was curious if you had any complaints. Did you max out the front height on the coil overs?

Height is not maxed out, I am at about 2.25" of level. I am enjoying the ride quality, however after 1k miles of driving they are squeaking on any sort of bump. I cannot figure out if its the bearings / coilover / UCAs but it does not seem to go away unless my drive is longer than 15-20 minutes. I am very disappointed with this because now I have a brand new truck that sounds like it has suspension issues due to the squeaking.

 

[ryan_bade]

I'm interested in this too. I have the Stage 1 kit and should be getting it installed this week.

Honestly I wish I went with the Stage 1 kit instead and kept the stock control arms. After 1k miles they are squeaking on every bump, and I believe the squeak is coming from the UCA's or polyurethane bearings in the UCAs.

 

[ryan_bade]

How was the lift out of the box. ? Did you need to go the full 2.75”? I have max tow and am worried about the factory rake and needing max lift in front. Dropping ride quality.

The shop that installed it told me the lift out of the box made the truck sit lower than stock. They adjust them to have close to 2" of threads showing, which was equivalent to about 2.25" of lift. I currently still have about 1" of rake at this setting.

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