1996 - 2004 TACOMA PRERUNNER & 4WD
Are aftermarket upper control arms required on the 1996 - 2004 Tacoma systems?
No, aftermarket up control arms are not required on 96-04 Toyota Tacoma. Tacoma UCA’s provide enough alignment adjustment to set the vehicle within the factory alignment spec range. Lifting the vehicle over 2.5” on some vehicles the stock upper contr
How do ICON extended travel coil overs provide more travel overstock on Toyota Tacoma’s?
Most independent front suspension systems use the coil over as the limiting component when setting down travel. The upper control arm us typically the deciding factor due to it's lack of angularity. ICON engineers have found that more travel is avail
My 1996-2004 Toyota Tacoma is leaning to the driver side, what can be done to remedy this?
Toyota’s have been designed and built with a bias to the driver side due to weight. Toyota Tacomas have both the battery and gas tank on the driver side. New vehicles have this lean right off the showroom floor but is not typically noticed until a su
Does ICON offer coilovers for 6” lifted Tacoma’s?
Yes, there are several lifted applications available for the 96-04 Toyota Tacoma. The extended and compress lengths of the coilover on your vehicle is required to identify the correct ICON coilover part number for your specific kit. If a coilover is
Will the ICON 0-1.5” lift rear shock work with higher lift heights on this on 1996 - 2004 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes, the ICON rear shock is compatible with higher lift height. The 0-1.5” recommendation is based on optimum ride quality for the vehicle. Using the ICON shock on higher lift applications may function correctly without damage but right quality may s
Do you have to remove the over load leaf when installing an ICON 51100 Add-A-Leaf kit?
Yes, the Add-A-Leaf kit was designed to take place of the factory over load leaf on 96-04 Tacoma’s. However, over load leaf can be left in as an option if additional lift is desired. The size of the shortest leaf spring on the ICON 51100 is short eno
What is the nitrogen charge pressure on 1996 - 2004 Toyota Tacoma coilovers?
Toyota Tacoma coilovers are preset from the factory at 250 psi. (ICON Part Number's: 58610 and 58615). Toyota Tacoma remote reservoir coilovers are preset at 250 psi. (ICON Part Number's: 58710 and 58715). Remote reservoir CDCV adjustable coilovers a
Does ICON offer a replacement bearing kits for front 1996 - 2004 Toyota Tacoma coilovers?
Yes, ICON manufactures a bearing service kit for Toyota Tacoma coilovers. Part number:. 611067 - TACOMA/FJ/4RNR LOWER CO BRG/SPCR KIT. This kit includes two bearings for clips and all four-space is required for the front lower coilover mount. For mor
How much lift over stock do the ICON 1996 - 2004 Toyota Tacoma coilovers provide out of the box?
ICON coilover kits are preset out of the box at the optimum balance between compression and droop travel to give the best ride quality. The ICON coilovers yield approximately 2” of lift overstock from factory setting. Motor size, door configuration,
Can ICON 1996 - 2004 Tacoma upper control arms work with long travel suspension systems?
No, ICON upper control arms are designed to work with a stock width vehicle. Aftermarket long travel systems will require upper and lower control arms that are longer then stock to increase the track width and wheel travel of the vehicle.
Can ICON 1996 - 2004 Tacoma uniball UCA’s be upgraded to Delta Joints?
All ICON upper control arms, billet aluminum and tubular steel, can be retrofitted to Delta Joints. Delta Joint upgrade kits are sold based on vehicle model. The ICON UCA kit for 96-04 Tacoma’s is available in tubular steel only and will require the
Are differential drop spacers required on 96-04 Tacoma suspension systems?
No, front differential drop spacers are not required for ICON suspension systems. Depending on your vehicles lift height, the need for a diff drop spacer can be completely avoided with proper alignment adjustments. Tacoma’s set at 3” or more of lift
My 96-04 Toyota Tacoma coilovers came with two different size spacers for the lower mount what is the correct orientation?
For 96-04 Toyota Tacoma's the large spacer should be oriented rearward for adequate CV clearance. The lower shock mount will be offset forward. The spacer will have to be in the lower mount before installing it between the shock tabs on the lower con
What are the spring rate options for the ICON 1996 - 2004 Tacoma coilover?
The Tacoma coilovers are built with an ICON standard production 650lb/in coil spring. 158504 - COIL SPRING 1300.0300.650 BLACK. ICON offers a heavier rate coil spring option that is a 700lb/in spring rate. 158508 - COIL SPRING 1400.0300.0700 BLACK. C
Can I convert my 1996-2004 Tacoma IFP coil overs to remote reservoir or CDCV?
Yes, non-reservoir coilovers can be upgraded to either Remote Reservoir or CDCV. 51036 - 96-04 TACOMA RESI UPGRADE W SEALS PAIR. 51036C - 96-04 TACOMA RESI CDCV UPGRADE W SEALS PAIR. Reservoir upgraded kit include all the necessary parts required for
What’s the difference between standard and extended travel 1996 - 2004 Tacoma coilovers?
The ICON extended travel coilovers are intended to be paired with aftermarket upper control arms. The added angularity provided by an aftermarket UCA allows ICON engineers to give the vehicle more down travel then the stock coilover. The ICON extende
Can first GEN 96-04 Tacoma shocks be fitted on second and third GEN 05+ Tacomas?
No, the 96-04 Tacoma‘s are very different than the 2005 and newer. Second and third GEN Tacoma’s will require an entirely new coil over and rear shock part number. A conversion is possible however the price is not cost-effective. The parts list requi
What is the spring rate on the Long Travel 1996 - 2004 Toyota Tacoma coilover?
The Tacoma long travel coilovers are available with 600lb/in coil springs. ICON Coil Spring Part number: 198500. ICON Coilover Part numbers: 59710 & 59710C. Unlike the non-long travel coilover offerings, there is not a heavier rate coil spring availa
My 96-04 Tacoma overs are currently set to the maximum thread showing, what can I do to get more lift?
If you are currently at the max thread recommendation there is an option available to provide more lift. The max compressed length for front suspension is determined by the factory bump stops. The max thread showing is set with this dimension in mind
Can ICON 96-04 Tacoma extended travel coilovers work with a long travel suspension system?
No, extended travel coilovers do not carry over to long travel systems. A new coilover kit is required when switching to long travel. 59710-CB - 96-04 TACOMA 2.5 VS RR COILOVER KIT W LONG TRAVEL. 59710C-CB - 96-04 TACOMA 2.5 VS RR CDCV COILOVER KIT W