If you're not in a hurry, I'll be installing the C59-599 Rears and C59-300 Fronts on 5100s the whole way around. Once Mike gets them into the states and forwards them my way I'll be getting them on and I'll be sure to post photos. Fingers crossed I'll have them in by the end of the month. My desired goal is lift/level but low enough to get into my garage, throw the kayaks on the rack without too much trouble, etc. I anticipate the shock/spring combo will ride quite a bit better than stock.
I'm not particularly in a hurry however I feel I need an alignment sooner than later after installing my Coopers...experiencing a bit of highway wander and hasn't had an alignment since we bought it. Essentially don't want to pay for two alignments this spring/summer but don't want to hold off and fry the Coopers while making a decision on suspension.
polonusa, I'd be interested to hear your feedback on the ride quality for sure. Main thing holding me back from the Dobinsons front coils is that they are near stock ride spring rate at 586lb/in vs stock 580lb/in (most consistent number I could find upon researching). My goal, as is many other 5th gen owners, is to eliminate the nose dive and get a slightly firmer on-road ride; not sure if this can be solely achieved by 5100's set on 0 (I understand that increasing 5100 clip to 0.85 or higher some are experiencing a "harsher" ride and I want to
improve the ride...but I digress, this thread is about Dobinsons!). Other than a mild lift and given the similar spring rates, what are the additional benefits of going Dobinsons over stock? Mike can you speak to this? Should we expect a significant improvement over stock coils?
Also out of curiosity and in trying to better understand the principles of suspension design and application, I noticed for front coils the C59-302 spring rate for "100-220lbs heavy load" is the same as the "stock" Dobinsons at 586lb/in. Is the idea that the additional load/weight on the coil is "neutralized" (for lack of a more appropriate technical term) by the additional lift at 2" compared to the lower lift heights?
Edit: answering my own question ha - found some info
here on 4th gen thread in case anyone here is interested.
"Front Coil Options, without KDSS.
C59-238 - Stock front end, low height lift, 0.75-1.0" lift. 375/375mm, 17mm wire, 586LB
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"
I hope I'm not muddling up this thread too much; please let me know otherwise and I'll gear down. I'm just trying to learn and increase my knowledge base and make an informed decision before just slapping on any suspension. Additionally, I'm doing this upgrade primarily for function to fit our family lifestyle/adventures although looks are a bonus and admittedly I always gawk at any modded/lifted Toyota trucks I see around...wife always rolls her eyes but generally supports my Toyota truck obsession :wacko:
