ICON Vehicle Dynamics is known for its extensive research and development put into every product, the revolutionary outcome of this research is what sets ICON apart from the off-road industry standard. The Ford F-150 Raptor is a unique production truck, designed & built, to bridge the gap between a standard street “pickup truck” and an off-road pre-runner. Since the F-150 Raptor’s release ICON Vehicle Dynamics’ engineers have pushed this vehicle to extremes in order to develop the most comprehensive suspension components on the market. From the brutal deserts of Baja, to the deep snow of Michigan’s U.P., to the wooded trails of the East coast, ICON suspension systems have been put to the test and consistently perform beyond expectation. Unable to leave “well-enough” alone, ICON is once again aiming to raise the bar in Raptor performance with the introduction of the RXT Rear 3.0 Remote Reservoir Bypass Shock for the 2021-2025 Gen3 F-150 Raptor.
The ICON RXT 3.0 Rear Bypass shock with 3.0 Dual Hose Remote Reservoir is truly the next level in Ford Raptor Performance for the rear of your truck. Their vehicle specific shock lengths are designed to be paired with ICON rear coil springs to allow for significantly more down-travel over stock, leaving you with 17 inches of usable rear wheel travel overall. The desire for increased travel was answered with a unique side-mount eyelet approach that allowed ICON engineers to develop a shock shorter in collapsed length, longer at extension, but still fits in the factory mounting location. A 3.0 Dual Hose Recirculating Reservoir (Patent Pending) incorporates a check valve that allows hot fluid in the shock body to be exchanged with cooler fluid in the reservoir. The 12.5” long, 3.0” diameter finned reservoir’s increased surface area further aids heat dissipation while also ensuring ample nitrogen volume. The result of this is the ability of the Raptor to be driven harder for longer periods of time without the worry of shock fade and degraded performance.
ICON RXT Rear 3.0 Remote Reservoir Bypass Shocks are far from the norm when compared to a traditional bypass shock you see on Trophy Trucks and other off-road race vehicles. Each bypass valve has a specific port design and individually equipped with a different spring rate to ensure proper performance at each zone of shock travel. These same bypass valves feature damped valve stops for quiet and precise operation. That means no clicking noises as you hit bumps or road chatter driving down the road. The biggest difference in these shocks versus an industry standard bypass shock, are the included “Easy-to-Adjust” knobs and the replaceable bypass tubes. The “Easy to Adjust” High Resolution Clicker Knobs do not require any tools for adjustment, and can be adjusted in seconds from plush off-road performance to firm on road manners for extra control while driving the mountains or towing a trailer. Another unique feature of this shock is the replaceable bypass tubes that can be swapped out during a standard rebuild if any damage were to occur, where a normal bypass shock body would need to be completely replaced, saving you hundreds of dollars.
ICON's exclusive Compression Damping Electronic Valves are also included for actively dialing in your suspension performance. Compression Damping Electronic Valve (CDEV) is an electronically controlled valve that meters the flow of oil to regulate the amount of damping force that is created by the shock when compressed. This infinitely variable valve can react in less than 40ms and has the ability to make extremely precise adjustments for varying terrain. CDEV’s hydraulic circuits are also custom tailored per application to create the highest resolution and dynamic range allowable for each specific vehicle. Powered by ICON Intelligent Control and proprietary ICON mobile app, the system uses information from the onboard G-force sensor and Gyroscope to perform calculations based on algorithms and user-defined settings to predict terrain and adjust shock settings via the CDEV accordingly. With the shock absorbers no longer directly wired to the Raptor's ECU the IIC/CDEV system allows drivers to dial in their preferred shock damping settings independently from the selected vehicle drive mode and with more refined resolution than afforded by the factory system. This allows for a more customized vehicle set up with the perfect blend of comfort and performance.
features & Benefits
- 3.0 RXT 3-tube bypass rear shock with 3.0 remote reservoir
- Unique side-mounted upper eyelet allows for increased travel while utilizing factory mounting location
- Application specific shock length designed to be paired with ICON rear coil springs provides up to 17" of rear wheel travel
- Recirculating Dual Hose Reservoir (Patent Pending) keeps shock temperatures low by pumping heat to the reservoir for increased dissipation
- 12" finned aluminum reservoirs provide generous oil volume and increased surface area for enhanced cooling properties and consistent damping
- Anti-Wobble Link (Patent Pending) keeps bypass tubes clear of wheel and tire
- ICON's CDE Valve technology allows for in vehicle adjustment of compression damping settings and active adjustment via the ICON Intelligent Control (IIC) independently from bypass valve settings
- Bypass valves feature easy-to-adjust detented adjustment knobs in quarter turn increments for quick adjustability without the use of tools
- High resolution bypass valves designed for noticeable fine tune adjustments in rebound and compression
- High flow CNC machined welded bypass blocks designed to increase fluid flow for enhanced performance & high definition tuning
- Replaceable bypass tubes that can easily be replaced if damaged
- Direct bolt in to OEM location with bypass adjustment knobs easily accessible for tuning adjustment
- Special engineered damped valve seats for quiet and precise operation without the standard bypass loud “clicking” noise you will find with other brands
- Cerakoted cylinder finish with hard anodized aluminum bypass tubes
- Protective shin guard protects shaft from debris strikes to maintain smooth sealing surface and increase service intervals
Tech Info:
- APPLICATION NOTE #150: Shocks are fully serviceable
- APPLICATION NOTE #198: An iOS operated device is required to run ICON Intelligent Control app
- APPLICATION NOTE #204: Also requires installation of applicable IIC kit and CDEV front shocks
- APPLICATION NOTE #223: Vehicles equipped with single solenoid OE shock absorbers also require ICON solenoid mount kit part number 95020
- APPLICATION NOTE #226: Not compatible with OE rear coils. Shock length requires ICON rear coil springs part number 95230 or 95231.
- APPLICATION NOTE #228: Shocks are sold individually. Driver side shock part # 95206L is also required.
- APPLICATION NOTE #231: Vehicles equipped with dual solenoid OE shock absorbers also require damper interface device not currently offered by ICON but available from other third party manufacturers
