How to Install ICON Vehicle Dynamics V.S. 2.5 Series Front Internal Reservoir Coil-Overs for 0.3 in. Lift (09-17 4WD RAM 1500) on your Dodge RAM

COMPONENTS INCLUDED

(1) 214954D 09-UP RAM 1500 4WD 2.5 VS IR CO (DRVR)
(1) 214954P 09-UP RAM 1500 4WD 2.5 VS IR CO (PASS)
(1) 611019 COILOVER HARDWARE KIT

HARDWARE INCLUDED

(6) 605101 3/8-16 X 1.000 BOLT
(6) 605131 3/8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER

TECH NOTES

1. YOUR ICON COILOVER ASSEMBLIES COME FACTORY CHARGED TO 250 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.

2. 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 1.50” OF EXPOSED THREADS BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE TOP CAP AND THE TOP OF THE COIL ADJUSTER NUT. ADJUSTING PRELOAD BEYOND THIS SETTING WILL REDUCE THREAD ENGAGEMENT WHICH WILL LEAD TO DAMAGE 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 INSTALLATION 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. Using a jack, slightly lift the lower control arm to prevent the suspension from being at full droop.

3. Remove the (3) nuts securing the top of the factory coilover to the chassis.

4. Disconnect the upper ball joint: remove the cotter pin securing the upper ball joint nut. Using a 21mm socket/wrench, loosen the nut to the end of the shank but do not remove entirely so that the nut protects the threads. Dislodge the taper by either using a ball joint separator or by striking the spindle on the outside of the taper with a large hammer or hand sledge.

5. Support the spindle so that it does not over extend the CV joints when detached.

6. Disconnect the tie rod end: remove cotter pin securing the tie rod end nut (if applicable) where it attaches to the spindle. Using a 21mm socket/wrench, loosen the nut to the end of the shank but do not remove entirely so that the nut protects the threads. Dislodge the taper by either using a ball joint separator or by striking the spindle on the outside of the taper with a large hammer or hand sledge.

7. Remove the sway bar link from the sway bar using a 16mm socket/wrench.

8. Remove the lower shock mount bolt from the lower control arm. Save this bolt as it will be reused.

9. Remove the stock coilover assembly. If you are having difficulty removing the coilover assembly, apply pressure with a pry bar to help push the suspension downward. Be careful not to damage any brake lines or wires that may be present.

10. The new ICON coilovers are clearly labeled for driver and passenger side placement. Do NOT install coilovers on incorrect sides!

11. Install the driver side coilover assembly by lining up the (3) holes in the upper coilover mount. Mount the coilover to the chassis using the supplied 3/8” bolts and lock washers. [Torque to 35 ft-lbs]

12. Install the lower shock mount to the lower control arm using the factory hardware. [Torque to factory spec]

13. Reconnect the upper control arm to the spindle using a 21mm socket/wrench. [Torque to factory spec]

14. Reconnect the tie rod end to the spindle using a 21mm socket/wrench. [Torque to factory spec]

15. Reconnect the sway bar link to the sway bar using a 16mm socket/wrench. [Torque to factory spec]

16. Repeat steps on opposite side.

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

18. Have the vehicle professionally aligned.

VERIFY ALL FASTENERS ARE PROPERLY TORQUED BEFORE DRIVING VEHICLE.

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