Active Suspension in a Classic Truck? ICON Makes It Possible (1966 M250)

We're adding ICON Active Suspension to this 1966 Mercury M250 crew cab and showing you exactly how it works. This isn't just a shock swap — it's smartphone-controlled suspension you can adjust on the fly, from soft and comfortable to stiff and performance-driven.

Roman's had this rare Mercury crew cab in his family for years, and we built it with safety and drivability in mind for his kids. It's got a supercharged 5.8L Trinity V8, custom FFG 4x4 chassis, and now ICON's active suspension system. We walk you through the install process, show you the app interface, and take it for a test drive to compare settings from 1 (softest) to 8 (stiffest).

ICON Vehicle Dynamics partnered with us to offer active suspension as an upgrade option on all our 4x4 and 2WD chassis builds. You'll be able to order your chassis with regular coilovers, progressive coils, adjustable shocks, or go full active suspension with electronic control. We're bringing the tech you'd find in a brand new Raptor or luxury SUV into classic trucks — because why shouldn't you have those options on a '66?

Roman takes you through the front and rear install, explains the progressive spring setup, shows the wiring and ECU mounting process, and then we hit the road. The difference between settings is immediate — you can feel the truck stiffen up for performance or soften down for comfort in real time. It rides smoother than a new F-250, and you control it all from your phone.

If you're building a 4x4 classic truck and want modern suspension performance with the ability to tune it for different driving conditions, this is worth checking out. Not required, but it's an option we're excited to offer.

PRODUCTS FEATURED:
ICON Vehicle Dynamics Active Suspension (8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch coilovers available)
Fat Fender Garage Custom 4x4 Chassis
FFG Slickside Crew Cab Interior Kit (first-of-its-kind complete interior kit for 1960s crew cabs)
Progressive spring setup
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BUILD SPECS — MERCULES (1966 Mercury M250 Crew Cab):

Owner: Roman (Keepn' it Classic) - Huntington Beach, CA
Engine: 2014 Ford SVT Trinity 5.8L Supercharged V8
Transmission: S1 Sequential Shifted Tremec 6060 6-speed manual
Transfer Case: Bulletproofed NP205 with S1 shift linkage
Chassis: Custom FFG 4x4 Chassis
Front/Rear Axles: Currie F9 housing with 4.11 gears and Eaton TruTrac limited slip
Suspension: ICON Active Suspension with progressive springs
Brakes: F-250 13-inch discs (front and rear), Wilwood master cylinder, Hydroboost system
Wheels: Keepn' it Classic custom billets 17x8.5"
Tires: BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 35x12.50R17LT
Interior: FFG Slickside Crew Cab Interior Kit — two-toned blue leather by Moore & Giles (color-matched to the blue peeling through the exterior patina)
Gauges: Dakota Digital
Audio: FFG speaker box system with Morel speakers and Mosconi amp
Exterior: Original bright orange patina with blue peeling through (intentionally unpainted)