New from Carli: 3rd Gen Ram Leaf Spring Shackle Release!
You asked, we answered! The Ram shackles will now be compatible with 2003-2012 Rams and the 2013+ 3500. See the below article for details! Discontinued PN: CS-DSHACKLE-13 New PN: CS-DSHACKLE-0313 Leaf Spring Shackles… What could be less exciting than the mechanism hidden beneath your bedside that allows your leaf spring to lengthen and shorten through the suspension cycle? Although it won’t likely rank on Motor-trend’s top-10 sexiest truck upgrades of 2024, swapping the factory shackle for our fabricated alternative boasts a marked improvement in strength and ride quality. We’ve been selling the Ram Shackles for the 13+ for a while. These were so well received by the 5th Gens, we had 3rd & 4th gen guys clamoring for them! We slightly altered the design to ensure they’d cycle on both platforms. NOTE: These are NOT a “lift or lowering” shackle. They’re stock geometry; thus do not alter the height of your Ram. Their purpose is serviceability, strength and ride quality. We do not recommend shackles to alter the height as there are downstream effects on pinion angle. The 2003-13 Ram 2500 & 2003-12 Ram 3500 run a “Compression” shackle orientation. This orientation connects the shackle to a frame mount above the leaf spring mount. Additionally, the compression-style 3rd/4th gen utilizes a smaller 16mm bolt for the frame mount. We provide 16mm crush sleeves for this application. The 2013+ Ram 3500 runs a “Tension” style leaf spring shackle. This mounts the leaf spring above the frame pivot of the shackle. The tension-style trucks use an 18mm shackle bolt; these sleeves are also provided with the shackle kit. As these are the same shackles in different orientations, we decided to sell them as a single product configurable to either generation. We include a (2) set of logo plates, one to match each orientation, and provide the customer with rivets to secure the proper logo. Additionally, we provide a set of 16mm crush sleeves for the earlier trucks and 18m for the 13+.
New for ICON: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Rear Hydraulic Bumpstops
While the factory rear bump stops do a satisfactory job of absorbing impacts on a street-driven truck, ICON found that there was much room for improvement during spirited driving in rough, off-road terrain. The ICON Vehicle Dynamics 2024 Toyota Tacoma Rear Hydraulic Bump Stop System was designed to take the off-road capability of the truck to new levels by significantly improving the bottom-out control of the rear suspension and reducing rear-end kick. Like all ICON hydraulic bump stops, these feature both velocity and position-sensitive technology which means that as the shaft speed increases and moves through the travel, the damping force increases exponentially to provide excellent bottoming resistance that won’t negatively affect articulation. This hydraulic bump stop system was developed as an OEM replacement, making installation a simple and straightforward bolt-on affair. With the simple installation on top of the rear coil springs with the included mounting brackets, the option to return the vehicle back to its stock form is maintained. The factory rubber bump stops have a limited energy absorption capacity and a rapid release of this energy upon rebound translates into a harsh ride and poor handling in rough terrain. ICON hydraulic bump stops absorb and release this energy in a much more controlled manner due to the digressive rebound piston valving, resulting in predictable handling and vehicle dynamics. 56123 24 TACOMA 2.0 HYD BUMP STOP KIT KEY FEATURES: 2.0” diameter bump stops with 1.75” of travel Multi-stage CAD plated body for maximum corrosion resistance Heavy duty 1.25" diameter hardened, nitro steel shafts Velocity/position-sensitive technology exponentially increases bottom-out resistance Vehicle-specific bump stop tune provides smooth engagement and excellent ride quality Replaceable, noise-reducing striker pads CNC machined 6061 billet aluminum components Bump stops are fully rebuildable and re-tunable CNC laser-cut steel mounting brackets Semi-gloss black powder coat finish on brackets for corrosion resistance 100% bolt-on installation on top of rear coil springs TECH NOTE: WILL NOT FIT TACOMA SUBMODELS EQUIPPED WITH REAR LEAF SPRINGS DOWNLOAD PRICING & SPECS DOWNLOAD PRODUCT IMAGES DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
SEMA 2024 & the Brands at RANDYS (Video)
Experience the excitement of the 2024 SEMA Show with RANDYS Worldwide. For the first time, RANDYS Worldwide brought its full roster of brands together under one massive booth as they showcased innovative products and builds from Cognito, Carli Suspension, ICON Vehicle Dynamics, and Dynatrac. Take a look behind the scenes of the world’s largest automotive aftermarket tradeshow, featuring incredible debut vehicles created by the teams from Carli, Cognito, and ICON along with the Jeep JT by Mickey Thompson for Dynatrac and Yukon Gear & Axle. Featuring interviews with brand leaders, highlighting the passion and ingenuity behind the products and builds we’ve captured the energy, excitement, and innovation that make SEMA a truly unique experience. This is your front-row ticket to the highlights from RANDYS Worldwide at SEMA 2024.
Great American Crawl 2025 Schedule Announcement
The Great American Crawl (GAC), is in its 6th year and continues to grow. As an off-road participant, if you haven’t been to one of the series, choose to do so and have a blast. In 2025, Rockstar Garage and its host Nick Ashby, will be wheelin’ at 9 different parks throughout the nation. Why? To bring together the community of those who enjoy everything from general trail rides to big tire action. Presented by Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels, the Great American Crawls offers fun and challenging obstacles for all driving levels. Go to www.greatamericancrawl.com to join in the fun!
New from ICON: 2024 Lexus GX550 Coilovers & Complete Suspension Systems
ICON is proud to introduce a range of performance suspension components and complete systems for the new 2024 Lexus GX550. Together, these components yield 1.25" to 3" of suspension lift and leveling, to easily fit up to 34" tires* (or larger with some trimming). Performance is built in, with increased suspension travel and improved ride and handling characteristics both on- and off-road. Individual components include 2.5 Vehicle Series front coilovers and rear shocks, billet or tubular upper control arms featuring the incredible Delta Joint Pro, and ICON custom 2" Dual Rate Rear Coil Springs. To assist GX550 owners in building the suspension system to meet their needs we have pre-configured 10 Stages of our Complete Suspension Systems. *For example, you can fit a 285/75/18 or 295/70/18 (34x11.50) tire when installed on an 18x9 wheel with +40mm offset. Featuring the Incredible Delta Joint PRO ICON Upper Control Arms for Lexus GX550 feature the high-performance Delta Joint PRO for unmatched range of motion, strength, and durability. They're also easily serviceable/rebuildable. Delta Joint PRO is featured in both the tubular and billet versions of our UCA, which are available on their own or as part of our Complete Suspension Systems in Stage 2 and up. Keep scrolling to see each of the new Suspension Components and Complete Suspension System Stages. Use the download buttons below to grab all of the important product information, data, images, and more to add these items to your website and inform your customers! SUSPENSION COMPONENTS 58452DJ 24 TACOMA/24 LC250/24 GX550 TUBULAR UCA DJ PRO KIT 58552DJ 24 TACOMA/24 LC250/24 GX550 BILLET UCA DJ PRO KIT 54102T 22-24 TUNDRA/23-24 SEQUOIA/24 TACOMA/LC250/GX550 TUBULAR REAR UPPER LINK KIT 54102 22-24 TUNDRA/23-24 SEQUOIA/24 TACOMA/LC250/GX550 BILLET REAR UPPER LINK KIT 54003T 24 LC250/24 GX550 TUBULAR REAR LOWER LINK KIT 54003 24 LC250/24 GX550 BILLET REAR LOWER LINK KIT 58552GDJ 24 TACOMA/24 LC250/24 GX550 BILLET UCA DJ PRO KIT GOLD ANO 54102G 22-24 TUNDRA/23-24 SEQUOIA/24 TACOMA/LC250/GX550 BILLET REAR UPPER LINK KIT GOLD 52752 24 LC250/24 GX550 2" DUAL RATE REAR SPRING KIT 54202 22-24 TUNDRA/23-24 SEQUOIA/24 TACOMA/24 LC250/24 GX550 BILLET REAR ADJ TRACK BAR 58690 24 GX550 FRONT 2.5 VS IR COILOVER KIT 56520 24 LC250/24 GX550 0-3" REAR 2.0 VS IR 56520R 24 LC250/24 GX550 0-3" DRIVER REAR 2.0 VS RR 56522R 24 LC250/24 GX550 0-3" PASS REAR 2.0 VS RR 58790 24 GX550 FRONT 2.5 VS RR COILOVER KIT 57870P 24 LC250/24 GX550 0-3" REAR 2.5 VS RR PAIR 58790C 24 GX550 FRONT 2.5 VS RR CDCV COILOVER KIT 57870CP 24 LC250/24 GX550 0-3" REAR 2.5 VS CDCV RR PAIR 58790E 24 GX550 FRONT 2.5 VS CDEV COILOVER KIT 57870EP 24 LC250/24 GX550 0-3" REAR 2.5 VS CDEV RR PAIR 55160 24 TACOMA/24 LC250 DIFF DROP KIT 55161 24 LC250/24 GX550 REAR UPPER LINK SENSOR BRACKET KIT 53512 24 GX550 IIC INSTALL KIT
