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2011 - 2016 FORD F250 / F350 SUPER DUTY

My 2011 - 2016 FSD is pulling to one side, what can be done to fix this?

In rare cases some Ford Super Duty’s require a different alignment cam on driver and passenger to correct for steering pull. The Icon 2.5” coil springs provide a 2.3° caster correction kit. There is an aftermarket alignment cam that is 2.6° of castor

Will the coil over conversion system ride softer than the standard coil spring system on the 2011 - 2016 Ford Super Duty kit?

No, the icon coil over conversion uses a single rate coil spring although the ride quality will be better than stock, for optimum ride quality ICON recommended the dual rate coil spring option. While the adjustable coil over will allow you to make ad

Do the 2011 - 2016 Ford Super Duty 2.5” coil springs require alignment cams?

Yes, the Ford super duty 2.5” coil springs require aftermarket alignment cams. The cams are provided in the kit. Everything you need to install the 2.5” lift coil springs are provided in the kit. There are some rare cases were even more additional ca

Can the ICON 4-Link kit be added to 2011 - 2016 F250/F350 kits?

Yes, the ICON 4-Link system can be added to any stage kit and any lift height where the 4-Link kit is not included. 61550 - 11-16 FSD 4 LINK KIT

Will ICON 2011 - 2016 Super Duty systems work with gas engines?

Yes, but the springs are rated for diesel engines. Gas engines will yield different lift heights compared to diesel motors. The V10 engines are very close in weight to the diesel engines and will sit close to same height. V8 engines will sit approxim

Do ICON 2011-2016 Ford F250/350 Super Duty systems require a carrier bearing drop bracket?

No, not all systems require a carrier bearing drop bracket.  Typically the 2.5” leveling systems do not require carrier bearing drop brackets. However, some applications may experience driveline vibration issues when lifting the rear of the vehicle.

Can ICON 2011 - 2016 Ford Super Duty spring kit be used with another brand shock absorber?

The ICON coil spring kits were designed ICON shock absorbers and have not been tested with other aftermarket shop manufacturers. Other brand shock absorbers may not pose and installation issue but for optimum ride quality ICON recommends using ICON s

Will ICON systems work on manual transmission Ford super duty’s?

No, the ICON radius arm drop brackets and 4-Link system was designed to work with automatic transmissions only. Manual transmission will interfere with the brackets required to relocate the radius arms on 4.5” lifts and higher. The ICON 2.5” lift sys

Will Ford 2011-2016 F250/F350 kits work on F450’s?

Ford F250's and F350's are similar to F450 however all kits are not directly compatible. The 2.5” lift systems will work on F450. However, 4.5” & 7” lift systems will not work with F450 platforms. For more information contact ICON tech-support (951)

I have a 2011 - 2016 Ford F250/F350 with an ICON track bar and a worn joint, does ICON offer a service kit?

Over the course of the years ICON has develop three different revisions of the super duty track bar. Depending on the version you have one of the following 3 service kits will be needed:. 295513 - JM16-1T, 1-14 LH ROD END F1 FIT.  Used in ICON part n

Do the 2011 - 2016 Ford Super Duty 4-Link systems require front alignment cams?

No, the Ford super Duty 4-Link system has enough alignment adjustment available to not need aftermarket aluminum cans. Alignment adjustments can be made on the lower link to correct caster angle. If a 4-Link system is installed on a vehicle with an a

Is an aftermarket adjustable track bar required on 2011 - 2016 Ford Super Duty systems?

An aftermarket adjustable track bars is not required but is needed to center the axle underneath the vehicle correctly. ICON always recommend using an aftermarket track bar on solid axle applications to adjust for shift in the axle position due to li

Do the ICON 2011 - 2016 Ford Super Duty systems require modification to the exhaust?

Yes, 11-16 Ford Duper Duty’s with gas engines may require modification. The 4.5” & 7” lift systems have enough added down travel over stock that the OEM exhaust may contact the drivelive. Contact ICON tech-support for more details (951) 689-ICON.

Is the ICON 2011 - 2016 Ford Super Duty coil over conversion hoop a direct bolt on system?

No, the ICON coil over conversion hoop requires cutting and removing of the factory coil bucket. The ICON coilover conversion hoops then bolt to the frame rail to replace the factory coil bucket with mounting points for both a coilover and secondary

Are the ICON 2011 - 2016 Ford Super Duty suspension systems compatible with 2WD trucks?

No, the ICON systems are designed for four-wheel-drive Ford Super Duty’s only. Shocks may be available via our custom build programs. Please call Icon tech-support for more details (951) 689-ICON.