ICON 78650DJ Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 4

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7929 Lincoln Ave.  Riverside, CA 92504

Phone: 951.689.ICON    Fax: 951.689.1016

PART #

DESCRIPTION

77750P

15-UP COLORADO/CANYON 0-2” REAR 2.5 

VS PB SHOCKS

77750P INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

1.

 Using a properly rated jack, raise the rear 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.

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. Remove the OEM rear shocks using a 21mm socket/wrench. 

(FIGURE 1)

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DIESEL ONLY:

 The diesel exhaust fluid tank must be dropped slightly in order to remove the upper shock bolt. Remove the (3) 

bolts connecting the DEF tank to the crossbar in front of the tank. Remove the 2 nuts from the driver side metal strap using a 13mm 

socket/wrench and remove the strap. Gently pull down on the tank while removing the bolt. The tank should be able to move enough 

to get the bolt out. 

(FIGURE 2 & 3) 

COMPONENTS INCLUDED

(1) 174954P 15+ COLORADO/CANYON 0-2” REAR 

2.5 VS PB (DRVR)

(1) 174954P 15+ COLORADO/CANYON 0-2” REAR 

2.5 VS PB (PASS)

HARDWARE INCLUDED

N/A

TOOLS REQUIRED

JACK

JACK STANDS

SANDER

13MM SOCKET / WRENCH (DIESEL ONLY)

21MM SOCKET / WRENCH

TORQUE WRENCH

TECH NOTES

1. IT IS EASIEST TO INSTALL THESE SHOCKS WHEN THE AXLE IS AT FULL DROOP. COMPRESSING THE 

SHOCKS BY HAND IS DIFFICULT.

2. YOUR ICON SHOCK 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.

3. THE NITROGEN CHARGE WILL LIFT  THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 1”.

2-19-2016 REV.B

 INSTALLATION

FIG.1

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Summary of Contents for 78650DJ

Page 1: ...using an 18mm socket wrench FIGURE 1 5 The spindle will need to be supported so as not to cause overextension of the CV s on 4WD equipped trucks or possibly damaging steering Using a ball joint separa...

Page 2: ...emature bushing wear and increased noise FIGURE 3 8 With the control arm completely assembled slide the arm into the upper mounts and insert the OEM hardware loosely 9 Pivot the Delta Joint stem so th...

Page 3: ...tes of America and Canada ICON Vehicle Dynamics obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement at ICON Vehicle Dynamics discretion of the defective product Any and all costs of...

Page 4: ...ly in order to remove the upper shock bolt Remove the 3 bolts connecting the DEF tank to the crossbar in front of the tank Remove the 2 nuts from the driver side metal strap using a 13mm socket wrench...

Page 5: ...shock to be installed at full extension and could lead to damage not covered by warranty FIGURE 6 AND 7 6 Install the upper bolt first with the wide spacer to the outside spacing the shock away from t...

Page 6: ...o register your product ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS SHOCK ABSORBER WARRANTY This shock absorber has a 1 year warranty against any manufacturer s defects If a shock fails within the initial year of ownership...

Page 7: ...ward Use the factory hardware to fasten to the frame using a 10mm socket wrench Torque to factory spec NOTE Leave the sway bar off until after the coilovers are installed COMPONENTS INCLUDED 1 174953R...

Page 8: ...taper FIGURE 4 9 Remove upper ball joint nut to allow room for coilover removal use a 21mm socket wrench and a 2lb sledge on the knuckle to unseat taper Tie up the neck of the knuckle so the CV joints...

Page 9: ...pacers on the coilover assembly push the coilover away from the CV boot Installing these spacers backwards will cause the CV boot to rub the rod end Reuse the factory lower bolt and a 21mm socket wren...

Page 10: ...ket wrench Torque to factory spec FIGURE 19 19 Reconnect the tie rod to the knuckle using a 21mm socket wrench Torque to factory spec FIGURE 20 20 Repeat all installation steps on the passenger side 2...

Page 11: ...o register your product ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS SHOCK ABSORBER WARRANTY This shock absorber has a 1 year warranty against any manufacturer s defects If a shock fails within the initial year of ownership...

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