OVERVIEW:
The ICON 2011-2016 Chevy/GMC 2500HD/3500 6-8" Stage 1 Torsion Drop Suspension System was engineered to offer superior ride quality, performance, component protection, and reliability all in one complete package. With over a year of development and testing our suspension system is sure to perform with great on or off road handling and drivability. System components and features include a heavy duty boxed sub-frame with integrated differential and transmission skid plates, precision CNC machined cast iron spindle knuckles, adjustable lift height, V.S. 2.5 Series front with 2.0 Aluminum Series rear shocks, rear lift blocks w/ built in bump stops, all Made in the USA. Additional stages are available that include 2.5 Series piggyback shocks front and rear, uniball upper control arms, and the Torsion Relocation Bracket Kit (go to 6-8" Suspension Systems w/ Torsion Relocation System) that keeps the factory torsion bars mounted in the stock location.
KEY FEATURES:
- Heavy duty boxed sub-frame with integrated diff and transmission skid plates
- Precision CNC machined cast iron spindle knuckles
- Fits 2WD & 4WD models
- 6-8 Adjustable lift height
- V.S. 2.5 Series front and 2.0 Aluminum Series rear shocks
- Improved drivability and handling over stock
- Complies with GM Stabilitrak system
- ICON high quality fit, appearance and improved suspension function
- Retains factory track width when high offset wheels are used
- 2.5" Series piggyback rear shocks and uniball upper control arms available
- Made in the USA
- Lifetime warranty on ICON fabricated non serviceable components
TECH INFO:
- Fits 2WD & 4WD applications
- Front drive shaft & shift linkage brackets recommended for vehicles with 4WD that will be operated at highway speeds of 15 MPH or more (Part #78705, 78706,78708)
- 2016 models that opt for the double cardan driveshaft option (Part #78705, 78706) require transmission shift link arm (Part #78712) IN ADDITION TO linkage kit (Part #78708)
WHEEL & TIRE FITMENT INFO:
OEM Wheels & Tires: Yes
Aftermarket Wheels: 17-18" w/ up to 5.5" Backspace, 20"+ w/ up to 5.75 - 6" Backspace (pending wheel make)
Aftermarket Tires: 35" when lifted at 6-7", 37" when lifted to 8"(minor trimming required)
SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
78700 (QTY.1) | 2011-2016 Chevrolet 2500HD - Subframe Box Kit - Front/Rear Subframes, Transmission and Diff Skids Diff Drops & Hardware / Blocks and Ubolts
78702 (QTY.1) | 2011-2016 Chevrolet 2500HD - Torsion Drop / Bump Stop Kit
77607P (QTY.1) | 2011-2016 Chevy 2500HD 2WD & 4WD 6"- 8" Lift Front Shock - 2.5 Series IFP (Pair)
76535 (QTY.2) | 2011-2016 Chevy 2500HD 2WD & 4WD 6"- 8" Lift Rear Shock - 2.0 Aluminum Series
OPTIONS:
78500 | 2011-2016 Chevy 2500HD 2WD & 4WD Uniball Upper Control Arms
191011 | Tubular Uniball Upper Control Arm Cover Caps
78704 | 2011-2016 Chevrolet 2500HD - Front Skid Plate System
78705* | 2001-2016 Chevrolet 2500HD - Front CV Drive Shaft - Allison Transmission
78706* | 2001-2016 Chevrolet 2500HD - Front CV Drive Shaft - 4L80E / 4L90E Transmission
78707 | 2011-2016 Chevrolet 2500HD - Steel Braided Brakeline Kit - 6"- 8" Lift Kit
78708 | 2007-2016 Chevrolet 2500HD - Transmission Shift Linkage Relocation Bracket Kit
* (2007-2016 models require Part #78708 for use of this part)