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2018-2019 JEEP WRANGLER (JL/JLU)

Can 2.5” lift JL shocks be used with stock coil springs?

No, the 2.5” lift shocks are designed to gain more down travel then the stock coil spring can handle. At full extension the coil spring will come unseated form the spring perch. Custom shocks can be built to allow for stock coil springs to be used bu

After installing an ICON suspension system, my Jeep JL is now leaning to the passenger side. What can be done to remedy this?

The ICON coil spring kits come with a spacer that will mitigate the lean that even stock Jeep have form the factory. Not all Jeeps have this lean but the cause is due to the fact that the spare tire and the gas tank weight is predominantly held on th

How do you get the driver side front axle to droop far enough to install the longer ICON JL coil springs?

On the front of the Jeep JL’s at full extension, with the shock absorber disconnected, the drive line will not allow the axle housing to droop far enough to install the ICON coil spring. At that angle the stock OEM driveline is coming in contact with

Why is the maximum tire size different for JL Rubicon‘s vs. other model JL keys?

Jeep JL Rubicon’s and non-Rubicon’s have different fender profiles. Jeep JL Rubicon’s are fitted with higher clearance fenders from the factory. The different profile fenders allow for a larger size tire to be fitted on Rubicon model with little modi

Can 37” tires be fitted on Icon JL suspension systems?

Yes the icon 3 inch and 4.5 inch lift system has an accommodation for 37 inch tires. An additional taller bump stop spacer kit is required to fit 37 inch tires. 22029 - 18-UP JL/20-UP JT EXTENDED BUMP STOP SPACER KIT. The ICON extended bump stop spac

Is the ICON Jeep JL suspension system considered a long arm kit?

No, the ICON 2.5” suspension system is not considered a long arm kit. Long arm systems require relocating the link pivot points and increasing the link length significantly over stock. The ICON JL systems increase the length of the links enough to ac

What is the nitrogen charge pressure on 2018 - 2019 Jeep JL shocks?

The ICON Jeep JL shock absorbers are charged to different nitrogen pressures based on what series and type of shocks you have. Jeep JL 2.0 Non-Remote Reservoir shocks are preset from the factory at 150 psi. (ICON Part Number's: 26523 and 26524). Jeep

Are aftermarket adjustable track bars required on Jeep JL systems?

Aftermarket adjustable track bars are not required but are 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 axel position due to lif

How much additional lift do ICON Jeep kits provide on two door Jeep‘s?

The ICON 2.5" lift system is based on the JL Unlimited 4 door model weight. The ICON 2.5” lift systems will yield approximately 7/8" of an inch more lift on JL 2 door Jeep models.