Dobinsons 5th Gen T4R Suspension options - from Exit Offroad

[Crikeymike]

PS: I did have a member PM me that's running 725's in the rear on a non-KDSS rig to correct the driver side lean. He said the truck sits level and he got 2" of lift.

Yep, I think there's 2 members here doing that.

I have a guy with KDSS running KDSS front coils, but level coils in the rear, and he is level.

I'm running level front coils, and KDSS coils in the rear, and I'm level.

We're also working on an optional 6mm front strut spacer to easily fix a lean after install, if it becomes an issue, especially since no one wants to disassemble a strut assembly after they've put it all into place already. 4th Gen guys are pretty concerned about a lean, as are Tacoma owners too.

 

[rj.ruppert]

PM' sent! And sub'd


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[deedubb]

I had 1" of drivers side lean. Added a toytec 1/4" spacer on the drivers side and somehow that made me level. Assuming KDSS was reset somehow but whatever. I'm level now and loving my dobinsons setup. Still dealing with rubbing and trimming though due to tires and wheel spacers.

 

[polonusa]

Update after 500 miles (everything settled)

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Any issues coupling these springs with your 5100's? I'm about to do the same but with the slightly shorter C59-300 fronts and C59-599 rears (more of a slight lift and level + improved ride). With the C59-302's did you get a pretty true 2.5" on the front billies?

 

[Crikeymike]

Any issues coupling these springs with your 5100's? I'm about to do the same but with the slightly shorter C59-300 fronts and C59-599 rears (more of a slight lift and level + improved ride). With the C59-302's did you get a pretty true 2.5" on the front billies?

[MENTION=44244]deedubb[/MENTION] is running 5100's too

 

[deedubb]

[MENTION=44244]deedubb[/MENTION] is running 5100's too

I have a slight rake on mine with the 5100's. rides like a dream. I'll see if I can dig up my measurements

 

[Yoderguy]

Any issues coupling these springs with your 5100's? I'm about to do the same but with the slightly shorter C59-300 fronts and C59-599 rears (more of a slight lift and level + improved ride). With the C59-302's did you get a pretty true 2.5" on the front billies?

No issues whatsoever. I got a touch more than 2.5 with the C59-302 fronts. Rides great. I will add that I just today ordered UCA's because my LCA's cam bolts were frozen. So you may want to check yours before you dive into the lift so you're not stuck with 0 caster like I've been this past month lol. It's cheaper/easier for me to just get adjustable UCA's than to cut out the frozen bits on my LCA.

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[4boer2]

Could I run the C59-238 springs with the GS59-574 struts? Softer valving with 2" of lift would be perfect. I assume that strut is softer than the OME offerings. If so, what rear shock would you recommend to match?

 

[Crikeymike]

Could I run the C59-238 springs with the GS59-574 struts? Softer valving with 2" of lift would be perfect. I assume that strut is softer than the OME offerings. If so, what rear shock would you recommend to match?

Yes, that could work. No one has run that combo so far but it should be at about 2" of lift with stock weight on the front end.

Rear shocks would be the gs59-701, same valving as the gs59-575.

 

[4boer2]

Yes, that could work. No one has run that combo so far but it should be at about 2" of lift with stock weight on the front end.

Rear shocks would be the gs59-701, same valving as the gs59-575.

. Couldn't find the 238s on the amazon store though.

 

[mtgreen]

Have you guys released any UCAs yet? Looking to do a lift this summer and weighing my options. If I can do an entire Dobinsons kit that would be nice.

 

[Crikeymike]

Have you guys released any UCAs yet? Looking to do a lift this summer and weighing my options. If I can do an entire Dobinsons kit that would be nice.

Not yet. The UCA's with ball joint are due here in about 6 weeks. I've taken a few preorders so far, but we still don't have the final price. LOL. That should be next week, then I can update the post with the price.

 

[BigMike603]

Finally was able to get my lift installed more then a week ago, and I am loving the ride. I went with the Dobinson C59-302 coils in the front and C59-325 in the rear, Bilstein 5100s all around, and JBA UCAs. I also bought KYB top hats so that I could pre-assemble the coils before installing. I had access to my uncles lift, and with help from my brother the install took use about 5 hours.

I was expecting the ride to be stiffer then it was. It feels much like the stock ride but with a lot less nose dive. I am very happy with the result. The only down fall was during all the excitement of the install, I forgot to take a measurement before the install. so I have no before and after numbers. Here are a few pics from the day of install. I am hoping to get some more pics soon when I have some time.

 

[Crikeymike]

Finally was able to get my lift installed more then a week ago, and I am loving the ride. I went with the Dobinson C59-302 coils in the front and C59-325 in the rear, Bilstein 5100s all around, and JBA UCAs. I also bought KYB top hats so that I could pre-assemble the coils before installing. I had access to my uncles lift, and with help from my brother the install took use about 5 hours.

I was expecting the ride to be stiffer then it was. It feels much like the stock ride but with a lot less nose dive. I am very happy with the result. The only down fall was during all the excitement of the install, I forgot to take a measurement before the install. so I have no before and after numbers. Here are a few pics from the day of install. I am hoping to get some more pics soon when I have some time.

It looks good man. If you post up the measurement from the center of your hub up to the lip of the fender flare, front and rear, someone on here will have a stock one that can compare the measurements to, so that you can see the lift height.

The front struts are at the lowest clip setting?

 

[honda250xtitan]

Finally was able to get my lift installed more then a week ago, and I am loving the ride. I went with the Dobinson C59-302 coils in the front and C59-325 in the rear, Bilstein 5100s all around, and JBA UCAs. I also bought KYB top hats so that I could pre-assemble the coils before installing. I had access to my uncles lift, and with help from my brother the install took use about 5 hours.

I was expecting the ride to be stiffer then it was. It feels much like the stock ride but with a lot less nose dive. I am very happy with the result. The only down fall was during all the excitement of the install, I forgot to take a measurement before the install. so I have no before and after numbers. Here are a few pics from the day of install. I am hoping to get some more pics soon when I have some time.

looks great! Love the coil color cause it pops so well against the black.

 

[mtgreen]

Finally was able to get my lift installed more then a week ago, and I am loving the ride. I went with the Dobinson C59-302 coils in the front and C59-325 in the rear, Bilstein 5100s all around, and JBA UCAs. I also bought KYB top hats so that I could pre-assemble the coils before installing. I had access to my uncles lift, and with help from my brother the install took use about 5 hours.

I was expecting the ride to be stiffer then it was. It feels much like the stock ride but with a lot less nose dive. I am very happy with the result. The only down fall was during all the excitement of the install, I forgot to take a measurement before the install. so I have no before and after numbers. Here are a few pics from the day of install. I am hoping to get some more pics soon when I have some time.

Sorry to thread jack, but what size tires are those? I'm looking at the Wildpeak AT3/Ws and am trying to decide between 285 and 265s. About how much lift would you say you got out of the install? I know you didn't take exact numbers, but any guesstimate would be appreciated.

 

[Vinsil]

Not yet. The UCA's with ball joint are due here in about 6 weeks. I've taken a few preorders so far, but we still don't have the final price. LOL. That should be next week, then I can update the post with the price.

imp: looking forward to them!

 

[Crikeymike]

Sorry to thread jack, but what size tires are those? I'm looking at the Wildpeak AT3/Ws and am trying to decide between 285 and 265s. About how much lift would you say you got out of the install? I know you didn't take exact numbers, but any guesstimate would be appreciated.

With stock bumpers front and rear, he should be at 2" lift on the front and 2" on the rear.

 

[BigMike603]

It looks good man. If you post up the measurement from the center of your hub up to the lip of the fender flare, front and rear, someone on here will have a stock one that can compare the measurements to, so that you can see the lift height.

The front struts are at the lowest clip setting?

Yes I set it at the lowest setting. I think i may have checked 3 times on each side when assembling the coil over to make sure I was at the lowest setting and the cup was on correctly. I wasn't going to do it again! I had enough anxiety compressing the springs during assembly.

 

[BigMike603]

Sorry to thread jack, but what size tires are those? I'm looking at the Wildpeak AT3/Ws and am trying to decide between 285 and 265s. About how much lift would you say you got out of the install? I know you didn't take exact numbers, but any guesstimate would be appreciated.

I am running the 265s. Wanted to keep gas Mileage close to stock tires. You will not be disappointed with the tires. I put an average of 400 Miles a week on these tires with about 15000 miles on the current set, and they are holding up very well. They are bit more noisy then stock, but not bad at all. Not sure where you live but these are great in the snow. Much better then the KO2. Makes for a great all year round tire up here in New England.