{"product_id":"icon-vehicle-dynamics-k93153","title":"17-20 FORD RAPTOR STAGE 3 SUSPENSION SYSTEM","description":"\u003cp\u003e After hundreds of hours of R\u0026amp;amp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD and thousands of miles of real world on and off-road testing  ICON engineers have developed products that provide a true performance upgrade over the factory components found on the 2017-2020 Ford F150 Raptor. The Gen. 2 Raptor is faster  lighter  and smarter than its older brother - suspension mounting locations have changed  a significant amount of weight was trimmed off of the truck  and new technology has been introduced both on the side of safety and performance. In typical ICON fashion  the new Raptor was pushed to its limits in stock trim to build a list of performance “needs and wants”. After this process  the ICON engineering team began to go over the truck front to rear to identify any opportunities to overcome the limits of the OE suspension and achieve the gains laid out in the previous phases of R\u0026amp;amp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The rear of the updated Ford Raptor was a highlight for ICON engineers  as new changes proved to be for the better. One significant change was that the shock mounting layout went from a parallel style setup to an offset design. While this is great for controlling axle wrap  it required a thorough reevaluation of the way ICON shocks would need to function to make the most of the refreshed rear end. In the R\u0026amp;amp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD process it was found that Gen. 2 had more available wheel travel than the original Raptor  and by way of an offset upper eyelet ICON engineers laid out a 3.0 Series bypass shock that maximized travel while utilizing the factory shock mounts. To control the rear end in specific ranges of travel  these shocks feature 3 unique bypass zones – 2 on the compression stroke and one rebound. Unlike other shocks that have a loud bypass “click” when functioning  ICON bypass valves feature damped valve stops for quiet and precise operation. Easy-to-adjust knobs allow for quick changes to shock tuning without the need for tools  enabling the user to dial in their ride with minimal down time. When in use on and off-road  ICON’s patented Anti-Wobble Link stabilizes the shocks to prevent rotation and possible collision. Additionally  urethane shin guards protect the shock shafts and rod ends under grueling off-road conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ICON Vehicle Dynamics products are proudly designed  manufactured  and assembled in Riverside  California by a team of passionate off-road enthusiasts. With a reputation for quality  performance  and service it's clear that ICON Vehicle Dynamics is the top choice for performance suspension systems and shock absorbers for the 2017-2020 Ford F150 Raptor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ICON's billet aluminum upper control arms are designed with built-in caster correction for predictable handling and feature on-vehicle camber\/caster adjustment for precise vehicle alignment. These upper control arms include ICON's patented Delta Joint. The Delta Joint is a heavy duty high angle ball joint that combines the durability of a ball joint with the performance characteristics of a traditional uniball. While the industry standard uniball does a great job of allowing the control arms of a vehicle to articulate with little bind  they do have an inherent weakness that leaves more to be desired when used in a daily driven application - exposure to the elements. The Delta Joint features a zinc plated housing providing the first layer of corrosion resistance  while a tough grease seal keeps potentially harmful elements out of the inner workings of the joint. Metal on metal construction and a greasable design increase the longevity of the Delta Joint while at the same time allowing for noise-free operation. What makes the Delta Joint unique is that it brings the best of both worlds to ICON upper control arms with features that make it more robust than a uniball  and at the same time capable of greater angularity than a typical ball joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Holistic Engineering - the ICON Difference When developing suspension components for a new vehicle  ICON takes a different approach than many others. Rather than focusing in on one particular part  ICON engineers look at the vehicle as a whole  identify inherent strengths and weaknesses  and set a target for performance. With a focus on maximizing wheel travel and improving ride quality  ICON will develop components that address (and often times replace) OE limiting factors. This \"holistic engineering\" philosophy often results in the development of several parts designed to work together as a system to provide a balanced on and off-road performance upgrade. Because ICON is designing and manufacturing all of the components necessary to improve the performance of a vehicle from front to back  end-users can rest easy knowing they are dealing with ONE manufacturer  ONE standard of quality  and ONE awesome warranty to back it all up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The front end geometry of the Gen. 2 Raptor was found to be fairly similar to the previous model truck  however the shock mounting points had been moved higher up on the chassis. Seeing this as an opportunity  the team was able to design a 3.0 Series coilover that has more shaft travel while utilizing a barreled coil spring for more efficient packaging. The vehicle-specific valving featured in these shocks and the all new ICON-engineered spring work together to provide exceptional on-road ride quality with excellent off-road characteristics. ICON’s multi-stage hydraulic “Bump Zone” adds to the performance capability by providing an exponential increase in damping ability during the last 40% of compression travel for superior bottom-out resistance. In the ride zone  these 3.0 Series coilovers see a 50% increase in damping ability with the use of a significantly larger piston than what is found in the factory shocks. New 10” finned aluminum reservoirs provide a generous amount of shock oil while also providing an increase in surface area (over 200%) for enhanced cooling and consistent damping. The addition of ICON’s CDC Valve technology provides 10 settings of damping adjustment allowing the end-user to adjust the “feel” of the shocks for different terrains and vehicle cargo configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To compliment ICON's rear 3.0 Series bypass shocks  ICON engineers decided to scrap the OE rear leaf springs and develop a replacement that addressed a couple issues found in the R\u0026amp;amp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD process. The result is a user-adjustable  multi-rate leaf pack that offers a major performance gain for almost every Raptor setup imaginable. To increase the ride quality of the truck and gain additional droop travel  the spring rate was designed to be slightly lighter than factory  which was found to be on the stiff side for smaller  choppier terrain. While most Raptor owners will embrace the improved ride quality this provides  there are those who have outfitted their trucks with a significant amount of weight and require more load carrying capability. Understanding this  ICON engineers designed the leaf pack with an additional leaf (included with kit) that can be exchanged or added to the pack  yielding an additional 20% or 40% spring rate that will work well for heavier vehicles. The resulting spring pack produces a ride that is much smoother in all terrain  significantly reduces axle wrap  while also adding durability and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICON Vehicle Dynamics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51134675157294,"sku":"K93153","price":11223.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/0467\/8702\/files\/K93153_WEB_LARGE_47725cde-75be-417e-87c8-d4e2340e605c.jpg?v=1759507213","url":"https:\/\/www.asatruckstore.com\/products\/icon-vehicle-dynamics-k93153","provider":"Asa Truck Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}