How to Install ICON Vehicle Dynamics V.S. 2.5 Series Front Remote Reservoir Coil-Over Shocks w/ CDCV for 1.75-2.63 Lift (2014 2WD) on your Ford F-150

COMPONENTS INCLUDED

(1) 194951C 14 F-150 2.5 CO VS RR CDCV (DRVR)
(1) 194951C 14 F-150 2.5 CO VS RR CDCV (PASS)
(1) 611019 COILOVER HARDWARE KIT
(2) 250002 7.50 UNIVERSAL RESI MT PLATE
(2) 605144 3/8-12 X .750 FLANGED SELF TAP BOLT
(2) 605131 3/8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER
(1) 611051 #40 1 1/16-3 HOSE CLAMP KIT
(1) 611052 14-UP F150 CO LOWER HARDWARE KIT

HARDWARE INCLUDED

(6) 605101 3/8-16 X 1.000 BOLT 
(6) 605131 3/8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER
(4) 605931 1/2 X 2 1/16 - 3 ID #40 SS HOSE CLAMP
(4) 605201 7/16-14 X 3.000 BOLT
(4) 605230 7/16 FLAT WASHER 
(4) 605231 WASHER 1.00 X .469 X .125

TECH NOTES

1. YOUR ICON COILOVER ASSEMBLIES COME SHIPPED AT ICON’S RECOMMENDED RIDE HEIGHT. REDUCING DROOP TRAVEL WILL REDUCE RIDE QUALITY. DO NOT PRELOAD THE COIL BEYOND 1.13” OF EXPOSED THREADS BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE TOP CAP AND THE TOP OF THE COIL ADJUSTER NUT. ADJUSTING PRELOAD BEYOND THIS SETTING WILL CAUSE THE COIL TO BIND AND DAMAGE WILL OCCUR TO COILOVER AND/OR VEHICLE.

2. YOUR ICON COILOVER ASSEMBLIES COME FACTORY CHARGED TO 150 PSI. RELEASING NITROGEN PRESSURE MAY LEAD TO SHOCK MALFUNCTION AND REDUCED RIDE QUALITY. FAILURE CAUSED BY LOW NITROGEN PRESSURE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ICON’S WARRANTY POLICY.

WARNING!

** READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY FROM START TO FINISH BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION! IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT PROPERLY FOLLOWED SEVERE FRAME, SUSPENSION AND TIRE DAMAGE MAY RESULT TO THE VEHICLE!

** ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING UNDER A VEHICLE THAT IS SUPPORTED WITH JACK STANDS.

** ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS RECOMMENDS ALL INSTALLTION TO BE PERFORMED BY A PROFESSIONAL SHOP/SERVICE TECHNICIAN. PRODUCT FAILURE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER ICON’S WARRANTY POLICY.

1. Using a properly rated jack, raise the front of the vehicle and support the frame rails with jack stands. Ensure the jack stands are secure and set properly before lowering the jack. NEVER WORK UNDER AN UNSUPPORTED VEHICLE. Remove the front wheels.

2. Disconnect the sway bar from the links using an 18mm and an 8mm socket/wrench. (FIGURE 1)

3. Remove the nuts from the lower bar pin studs on the factory coilover using an 18mm socket/wrench. (FIGURE 2)

4. Use a hammer to push the studs out of the bar pin. (FIGURE 3)

5. Loosen the nut connecting the steering knuckle to the tie rod using a 21mm and a 10mm socket/wrench. (FIGURE 4)

6. Using a hammer or a ball joint separator, separate the taper from the knuckle, remove the nut and disconnect the tie rod.

7. Loosen the nut connecting the steering knuckle to the upper control arm using a 18mm socket/wrench. (FIGURE 5)

8. Using a hammer or a ball joint separator, separate the taper from the knuckle. Remove the nut and disconnect the upper control arm from the knuckle.

9. Using an 18mm socket/wrench, remove the 3 nuts from the upper shock mount and remove the factory coilover. (FIGURE 6)

10. Install the coilover using the supplied 3/8” hardware. Bolt the upper mount to the coil bucket and tighten with a 9/16” socket/ wrench [Torque to 30 ft-lbs]. The reservoir hose points forward out of the top cap of the shock with the hose coming down close to the frame rail. (FIGURE 7)

11. Install the 7/16” hardware from the bottom of the lower control arm and connect to the bar pin using a 5/8” socket/wrench [Torque to 50 ft-lbs]. The bar pin is installed to offset the shock forward to increase axle clearance.

12. Connect the upper control arm to the knuckle using a 18mm socket/wrench. [Torque to factory spec]

13. Connect the tie rod to the knuckle using a 21mm and a 10mm socket/wrench. [Torque to factory spec] (FIGURE 8)

14. Connect the sway bar to the sway bar links using and 18mm and an 8mm socket/wrench. [Torque to factory spec]

15. Hold the reservoir bracket in position as shown. Mark and center punch the bolt hole location. Ideally the reservoir hose fitting will be flush with the bottom of the frame (2015 F150 pictured, 2014 mounts against front body mount). Use a 11/32” drill bit and drill the bolt hole. Then use the supplied self-tapping screws to mount the reservoir bracket using a 9/16” socket/wrench. (FIGURE 9)

16. Mount the reservoir to the reservoir bracket using the supplied hose clamps and a 5/16” socket/wrench. (FIGURE 10)

17. Repeat steps for passenger side.

18. Install the front wheels and lower the vehicle to the ground. [Torque to factory spec]

19. Have the truck professionally aligned.

VERIFY ALL FASTENERS ARE PROPERLY TORQUED BEFORE DRIVING VEHICLE.

RETORQUE ALL NUTS, BOLTS AND LUGS AFTER 100 MILES AND PERIODICALLY THEREAFTER.