Dobinsons 5th Gen T4R Suspension options - from Exit Offroad
 

Hey guys, my name is Mike Tomczyk (aka Crikeymike), owner at ExitOffroad.com. I've been in the 4x4 industry since 1998 and have always preferred to focus on suspension for 4x4's, since it's something you'll feel every single time you move your vehicle, whether driving to work or home, or offroad for the weekend. Everyone has their own build plans for their vehicle, so no same combo of parts is necessarily right for everyone, which is why we offer such a variety - to get you exactly what you're looking for!!

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I've been blasted with a lot of questions recently about our suspension offerings for the 5th Gen 4Runners, so I figured it's time to make a specific post about all that we offer. We can lift anywhere from 1.0" to 3.0" with coils and struts/shocks, and we can put together a specific package for whatever you want/need, including the added weight you've added to your vehicle.

Public Notice: Stock/New hub to fender measurements average out to 20" front and 22" rear, and all lift heights are based on that. Many people have 1/2" variance based on age and how the truck came off the assembly line. This video here shows you how to measure your baseline and lifted height:
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Added Load Weight.
How much extra accessory weight have you added to your truck? Did you add a 150LB front bumper and an 80LB winch? That's constant weight, and will change which coil to buy.
Did you add our drawer system (hopefully) to the back end (150LBS) or a steel bumper with swing out tire carrier (200LBS)? That will also change which coil we would suggest.
You will want to consider that weight before ordering. If you order a heavy load coil without a heavy load, be warned that it won't ride as it's supposed to and the lift height will be incorrect.

Contact me directly if you have KDSS and I can walk you through our options for that. FYI, vehicles with KDSS should add our 15mm spacer (PS59-4025) onto the rear passenger side to correct the lean that usually happens on 1.5" or more of lift in the rear.

Full suspension builder page is here, with every part number and option offered for a 5th Gen 4runner:
Dobinsons 5th Gen Suspension Builder Page - Every Option
https://exitoffroad.com/wp-content/u...g?v=1585076893

Dobinsons IMS 4Runner Lift Kit Builder Page
https://exitoffroad.com/wp-content/u...g?v=1602361647

Dobinsons MRA 4Runner Lift Kit Builder Page
https://exitoffroad.com/wp-content/u...g?v=1602361942

Click on each part number to be directed for further information

Front Coil Options, even height left to right. KDSS vehicles over 2" of lift should add PS59-4030 1/4" spacer to passenger side strut mount to correct the lean
C59-238 - Stock front end, low height lift, 1.0"-1.25" lift. 375/375mm, 17mm wire, 586LB (teal only)
C59-296 - Stock front end load, 1.4"-1.5" lift. 378/378mm, 17mm wire, 586LB (teal only)
C59-300 - Stock front end load, 1.75" lift. 385/385mm, 17mm wire, 586LB
C59-302 - 100-220LBS heavy load front weight, 2" lift. 395/395mm, 17mm wire, 586LB
C59-302 - Stock front end load, 2.5" lift. 395/395mm, 17mm wire, 586LB
C59-314 - 80-150LBS medium load front weight, 2" lift. 405/405mm, 17mm wire, 586LB or these same coils will give 2.5" with light front accessory weight of 50-80LBS, or 3" of lift with no front accessory weight.
C59-350 - 220-300LBS heavy load front weight, 1.5" lift. 380/380mm, 18mm wire, 730LB
C59-352 - 220-300LBS heavy load front weight, 2.0" lift. 385/385mm, 18mm wire, 730LB
C59-354 - V6 - 220-300LBS heavy load front weight, 2.5" lift. 390/390mm, 18mm wire, 730LB

***2.5" or more of lift, new UCA's are recommended for a proper alignment and articulation***


TRD PRO Front Coils
C59-748R - 1.0" Lift coils for TRD Pro 4Runners with Bilstein or Fox Pro Struts, designed to add 1" lift over stock Pro height, same spring rate as stock (518LBS) but taller coils to add lift, 14.09" free height (teal or red). WILL ONLY REPLACE COILS THAT ARE FLAT TOP AND BOTTOM, NOT THE 2021 UPDATED VERSION WITH THE STEP IN THE LOWER COIL SEAT


Rear Coil Options, even left to right height **for KDSS vehicles, use a 15mm (PS59-4025) rear spacer on the passenger side to correct the lean on lift heights of 1.5" or more
C59-323 - Stock height rear coils (could lift up to 1/2"), same specs as rear TRD Pro OE coils, 375/375mm, 17mm wire, 220LB (teal only)
C59-599 - Stock rear end, 1.25"-1.5" lift (keeps rear end low, allowing to help level the vehicle rake with 2" front lift). 390/390mm, 17mm wire, 220LB
C59-505 - Stock rear end load, 1.75-2.0" lift. 405/405mm, 17mm wire, 220LB
C59-325 - Stock rear end load, 2.25-2.5" lift. 420/420mm, 17mm wire, 220LB
C59-327 - 200-400LB heavy rear load weight, 2" lift, 2.5" with stock weight. 410/410mm, 18mm wire, 271LB
C59-329 - 600-800LB super heavy rear load weight, 2" lift. 410/410mm, 18mm wire, 286LB (teal only)
C59-331 - 800LB+ insanely heavy rear end weight, 2" lift. 410/410mm, 19mm wire, 349LB (teal)
C59-675V - Variable rate comfort option, stock rear weight, 3" lift. 470/470mm, 16mm wire, 157-230LB variable
C59-677V - Variable rate, 200-400LB constant rear load weight, 3" lift, long travel. 500/500mm, 16mm wire, 157-230LB variable
C59-701V - Variable rate, 500-600 LB heavy rear load weight, 3" lift, long travel. 500/500mm, 17mm wire, 210-245LB variable. Designed for those with heavy full rear bumper, tire carrier, roof rack, RTT, drawers, and fridge. Rides very well with all that weight, as well as when loaded even further.
C59-749V - Variable Rate, 800-1000 LB super heavy constant rear load, 3" lift, long travel. 500mm free height, 18mm wire, 198-300LB variable rate, usually around 270LB at loaded height
C59-849V - 3" Lift with a minimum of 1000LBS of added rear constant weight, 500mm free height, 19mm wire, variable rate 314-371 LBF/in at ride height/loaded, can be used with long travel shocks

Note: Vehicles with KDSS should be lifted no more than 2.5" in the rear or you will probably have a lean that you cannot correct unless you add additional parts like these: Treaty Oak KDSS Spacer Kit

Front Strut Options
GS59-700 - Twin Tube, fixed mount (not adjustable), suits 0-2.5" lift (555mm extended, 432mm compressed), can be used on stock height or lifted vehicle, use with OE or aftermarket coils, coil seat mount same as OE
GS59-574 - Twin Tube, fixed mount (not adjustable), extended travel (22.63" / 575mm extended, 430mm compressed), use with 2" coil to get 3" lift (coil seat height is 13mm higher than OE, resulting in ~1" of lift). Using this with a 3" length coil would give 4", so not recommended. Diff drop kit is required to run these, as CV's will bind at full down travel due to the extended length.
IMS59-50700 - IMS Front Struts - suits 0-3" lift - 560mm extended, 420mm compressed
IMS59-50574 - IMS Front Extended Travel Struts - suits 2-3.5" lift - 575mm extended, 430mm compressed
MRA59-A700 - MRA 3-way adjustable monotubes - suitable for 0-3" front lift. 560mm extended, 420mm compressed
MRA59-A574 MRA 3-way adjustable monotubes Front Extended Travel - suitable for 2-3.5" lift - 575mm extended, 420mm compressed

Rear Shock Options
GS59-701 - Twin Tube, suits 0-2.5" lift. 605mm extended, 362mm compressed
GS59-705 - Twin Tube, suits 0-2.5" lift, softer valving for empty rear ends. 590mm extended, 355mm compressed
GS59-575 - Twin Tube, Long Travel, suits 3-3.5" lift (3" bump stop spacers recommended so shocks don't bottom out). 730mm extended, 425mm compressed. - Cannot be used with KDSS
IMS59-50705 have been discontinued and replaced by newly revalved IMS59-50701 shocks
IMS59-50701 - IMS Rear Shocks standard valving - suits 0-3" lift - 598mm ext, 389mm comp
IMS59-50575 - IMS Rear Long Travel Shocks - suits 3-3.5" lift (not for KDSS models) - 720mm ext, 438mm comp
MRA59-A701 - MRA 3-way adjustable monotubes - suitable for 0-3" rear lift. 609mm extended, 389mm compressed
MRA59-A575 - MRA 3-way adjustable monotubes - Long Travel - suits 3-3.5" lift - 730mm extended, 443mm compressed

Dobinsons 3-way adjustable MRA struts and shocks have their own thread, here: Dobinsons MRA - 3-way adjustable struts/shocks w/resi - 5th Gen VIDEO LINK

Diff Drop Kit
DD59-527K - required with 3" lift, could also be used for 2" to 2.5" lifts if desired to correct CV angle. The extended travel front struts will cause CV bind at full droop if a diff drop kit is not installed

Adjustable Panhard Rod
PR59-1423 - Rear adjustable panhard rod, realigns rear axle back to center when lifted 3"+ VIDEO LINK
https://exitoffroad.com/wp-content/u...g?v=1578957689

Adjustable Rear Control Arms
WA59-520K - Rear Lower Adjustable Control Arms
WA59-522K - Rear Upper Adjustable Control Arms
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Front sway bar relocation kit (only for non-KDSS vehicles)
SE59-525K - Gains clearance around bigger/thicker front struts and coils, if needed, as well as helps correct sway bar operating angle with lifts over 2". (currently in re-design)

Rear sway bar extended length end links
SE59-529 - Suits lift up to 4". Uses factory style ball joint ends, gold zinc plated. Repositions rear sway bar to original position to remove stress from the rear end and correct the amount of wheel travel. VIDEO LINK
https://exitoffroad.com/wp-content/u...g?v=1578957128

Front UCA's
UCA59-002K - Front UCA Set with Senkei 555 Ball joints - Pair of replacement upper control arms to fix alignment issues with 2.5"+ lift heights. Use OE type rubber bushes on the frame end, and replaceable high angle ball joint on the wheel side. 38mm OD tube, 5mm wall thickness (0.2") HSLA steel. Fixed caster of 3 degrees built in. VIDEO LINK
UCA59-202K - Billet aluminum fully adjustable UCA's with 555 ball joints and OEM grade rubber bushings - Full Video
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Front Strut Top Caps/Hats
SC59-001 - New upper caps - don't waste time pulling apart your old strut assembly just to get the cap off, buy new. Or better yet, we can assemble the units before shipping so you can install at home faster.

Front Top Mount Strut Spacer - new February 2019
PS59-4030 - Single 1/4" machine alloy strut spacer, anodized black, suits almost all Toyota's from the 90's to current. Drilled with 2 bolt patterns to fit multiple vehicles. 4Runner 3rd, 4th, and 5th Gen. All Tacoma's 1998 to 2023. All GX470/460. All FJ Cruisers. Can be used to correct a vehicle lean if one exists, or to add one to both sides to add 1/2" lift.
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Rear Coil Spacers
PS59-4025 - Single 15mm Poly Coil Spacer to correct vehicle lean - recommended for vehicles with KDSS, install on the passenger side
https://exitoffroad.com/wp-content/u...g?v=1578957871

CV Boot Kits
High clearance CV boots for the outer or inner position of the front shafts. High quality materials, includes all new grease and clamps - great for lifted vehicles with higher angle CV's which are prone to boot failure. Boots have better designed bellows, less likely to rub and make contact with each other for longevity.
CV59-554K - Outer CV Boot Kit
CV59-557K - Inner CV Boot Kit
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Comparison of stock to the Dobinsons CV boots installed
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Front Bump Stops
BS59-560 - Adjustable front soft hit bump stop made from high quality rubber, Suits 0-30mm Extension
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Rear Bump Stops
HBS59-010FK - Complete Hydro Bump Stop Kit to replace the factory coil isolator and internal bump stop, CNC Machined 50mm Billet Aluminum Piston, EDP Coated 3mm Thick 56mm Steel Body
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We stock these parts in Miami, but if we were to run out, or have to make a special order, or custom make some coils, they would ship from Queensland, Australia.


What we get the most demand/requests from customers is our 3" front and 2" rear (leveling the vehicle), or 3" front and 3" rear progressive/variable rate coils with long travel struts and shocks. This will give the most travel and flex with just a few extra components needed. We also have options for 3/3", 2/2", 2/1", 2.5/1.5", or whatever lift height options you want to run. Lately, 2" front and 1" rear is very common (300 and 599 coils).


Added 8/29/17: Here is an album I just created trying to collectively gather all the photos I can of installed Dobinsons products. I'm showing the part numbers used and lift height gained, where possible.
Check out gallery here

Update 12/15/17.
Bring on the kicking and screaming from those who have already bought..... :wacko: :yield:

Due to popular demand and an amazing amount of requests, we have brought our most common 4Runner (and Toyota) coils to the US in 2 additional colors. Red and black. Now these part numbers are available (depending on stock) in classic Dobinsons Teal, TRD Red, and/or Black, depending on part number.

C59-300 (Teal, red or black)
C59-302 (Teal, red or black)
C59-314 (Teal, red or black)
C59-350 (Teal, red or black)
C59-352 (Teal, red or black)
C59-354 (Teal, red or black)

C59-599 (Teal, red or black)
C59-505 (Teal, red or black)
C59-325 (Teal, red or black)
C59-327 (Teal, red or black)
C59-329 (Teal, red or black)


C59-675V (Teal, red or black)
C59-677V (Teal, red or black)
C59-701V (Teal, red or black)
C59-749V (Teal, red or black)

Of course, we would prefer to sell the teal for branding reasons, but so many of you this year have asked us for a color choice, so here you go!!

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@Dobinsons_Mike Looks awesome! I love the # of choices, especially the fact you offer 1.75" front lift and a sub 2" (1.25")rear lift coil allowing for a mild lift without needing UCA's.

Do you guys do install as well?

Need to talk to my accountant...lol! :gossip:

hahaha, thanks man. Between the Prado 150, FJ Cruiser, and 4Runner, there are lots of coil choices. I even found a coil that would be like 3/4" lift on the front. haha, but who would want that?

No, no installs here sorry. Just an office and a warehouse. We have lots of people we can suggest though around this area if you need.

Added 2/20/18, closest to the top of the thread. Here's the strut assembly sequence, which is a very common question from everyone!!

Which coils come with the 2" comfort ride kit on Amazon?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M0...TF8&th=1&psc=1

That kit has these parts in it.
C59-300
GS59-700
C59-325
GS59-701

any chance on the 1.25" rear coil in variable rate?

No sorry, I don't think that would happen unless there was considerable interest. The variable rates have to be designed then made, then tested on the vehicle to determine the where the changes need to be. It's kind of a pain in the neck, and doing the 2 x 3" options we make now took probably 3 runs each to get it right, but now that they are right, it's pretty damn good.

Forgive my ignorance, but I've never heard of these. How do these compare to OME or the 6112/5160 setup (minus resis obviously)?

Thanks

We're new to the USA market, so a lot of people haven't heard of us before. And we don't have a lot of real world comparisons yet to all the options out there. We're always asking those who do buy our suspension to write a true honest review with photos and everything after they get it installed and drive it for a while.

It's all very comparable. The coils are made in Queensland Australia, just like OME coils. Dobinsons shocks are twin tube nitrogen charged gas shocks, built almost the same as OME shocks. We have a few differences though, mainly that we use all rubber bushings for maximum vibration dampening and resistance to noise. Some shocks have built-in (welded) stone shields for forward-facing shocks. Here is the link to all the details of our shocks:

https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/inde...hock-absorbers

And here's the one for our coil building process:
https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/inde...s/coil-springs

Thank you for the info and the links. Looks like a good option for someone like me who wants much better suspension without having to shell out a lot of money or doing frequent rebuilds.

Few questions if you don't mind:

Do you have links to customer reviews in Australia and USA?

Do the coils come on any other colors? (One color color is truly have a problem with is seafoam green)

How will these hold up to winter in the rust belt states ? (Lots of salt and sand). The OME nitro shocks I have on my Cherokee rusted up badly in two winters.

Thanks,
Jon

These were the first couple I could find.

UNSEALED 4X4 ISSUE 020

dobinsons | 4x4Earth

Most reviews will be under the Toyota Prado 150 and the Land Cruiser 200 series. Also a lot of 80 series cruiser guys use our stuff, here in the states too. Google dobinsons reviews for those and you should find some fast.

The coils come in 2 colors. Clean aqua/teal, or dirty (you have to offroad it first). Sorry bud. The powder coat quality is very very good, and you could quite easily paint over them before installation to whatever color you want. If enough people were interested, we could get an order powdercoated one of 5 main colors, but it has to be the exact same part number and 10 pairs of each to get it done. That's not easy, considering how big our variety is and that it all happens in Australia. I suggest painting them if desired.

The shocks hold up to Miami rust very well from what I've seen, but I don't have any feedback from the rustbelt and the salted-road states on the East Coast with any good reviews to give you, sorry. I'm well aware of the rust issues on the OME shocks, in as little as 6 months. Our color is the same as OME and Monroe, but I believe our paint is good. I've always recommended to everyone when I sold OME to clear coat the shocks as soon as you pull them out of the box if you live in a rust belt. Any links on who has shocks that can withstand their paint thru that climate?

Haha, fair enough

I suck at math apparently!

How much for a 3" x 3" lift package, including the UCAs?

4 coils x $175 (pair) = $350
2LT front Struts x $145 = $290
2LT rear shocks x $115 = $230
Differential drop = $40

Total Cost 3" LT setup $910 unless you add the adjustable pan hard rod.

All non-LT kits are $790.

I don't believe they sell UCA's so pick your own flavor.

The price on these are very competitive and the reviews I've read so far are almost all positive.