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2003 - 2009 LEXUS GX470

How do ICON extended travel coil overs provide more travel overstock on Lexus GX470’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

Can ICON 2003-2009 GX470 rear shocks be used with stock coil springs?

No, the ICON rear GX470 shocks are designed to gain wheel travel over stock. The added wheel travel provided by the ICON units will allow for the factory coil spring to come loose at full extension. ICON recommends using the ICON coil spring kit (Par

How do you gain access the grease zerk fitting on the 2003-2009 GX470 rear lower links?

The ICON 54000 billet lower link system has a greaseable zerk fitting at the axle housing mounting point. The fitting is located at the end of the link, and the grease adapter will have to go from the top down. In order to gain access to that zerk fi

The bolts on my 2003 - 2009 Lexus GX470 skid plate are not long enough?

In some cases the Toyota 4Funner requires two or even three 9/16” washers for the skid plate crossmember. In those cases, the factory bolts are not be long enough to allow proper engagement for the skid plate to the frame. For situations like this, I

Does ICON offer coilovers for 6” lifted GX470’s?

Yes, there are several lifted applications available for the 03-09 Lexus GX470. 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 no

The factory upper control arm bolt and washer cannot be removed, what can be done?

The 03-09 GX470 upper control arm bolt washer and flange on the bolt head may come in contact with the fender liner. In some cases, grinding or cutting the fender liner slightly will be required to remove the factory upper control arm bolt. It is als

What is the spring rate on the Long Travel 2003 - 2009 Lexus GX470 coilover?

The GX470 long travel coilovers are available with 600lb/in coil springs. ICON Coil Spring Part number: 198500. ICON Coilover Part numbers: 59730 & 59730C. Unlike the non-long travel coilover offerings, there is not a heavier rate coil spring availab

What are the spring rate options for the ICON 2003 - 2009 GX470 coilover?

The GX470 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. Co

Does ICON offer a replacement bearing kits for front 2003 - 2009 Lexus GX470 coilovers?

Yes, ICON manufactures a bearing service kit for Lexus GX470 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 more

How much lift over stock do the ICON 2003 - 2009 Lexus GX470 coilovers provide out of the box?

The ICON coilovers yield approximately 2” of lift overstock from factory setting. Motor size, door configuration, and drive type will vary the height achieved from the factory setting. Heavier weight vehicles will get less lift whereas lighter ones w