Crikeymike
Senior Member
That's true.
Good point, I realized late on Friday night I should have put them in their own thread instead of in this thread, which is mostly coils and shocks discussion. Oh well, they're mixed in now.
Dobinsons 5th Gen T4R Suspension options - from Exit Offroad
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Crikeymike
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gundrted+t4r
New member
Our Upper Control Arms have arrived. We've been super busy after having to close for a week due to Hurricane Irma, but we're back at it, and super excited to have some new 4Runner parts in the door. This is the first of a few new items, and I'll be showing some more next week.
Quick rundown:
-Adds 3 degrees of caster. It's fixed at 3 degrees, there is no adjustment
-Heavy wall steel tubing
-Uses stock sized OE ball joint, comes with Japanese 555 Brand high quality BJ'shatsoff
-Black powdercoat
-OE size and style rubber bushings on frame end, allowing for maximum vibration resistance between the suspension and the frame, and also allowing for easy replacement with OE parts if desired (you can't be stranded due to non-standard size)
-Kit includes left and right arms with new bushings installed, separate ball joints (must be pressed in) and new large flat washers. Original mounting bolts must be reused or bought from the dealer.
Full kit price is $550 plus shipping.
UGH .... I didn't need to read this.
The one thing that was keeping me from going higher than 2in on my lift was non-OEM spec UCA. While I do not make my living in the back country, its important to me to keep things as stock as possible. Using OEM bushings and ball joints is a big win for me. I'm very squeak, clunk and 'oh thats just my lift' adverse.
I don't claim to know what all happens when an alignment is done, but is there a concern with a fixed 3 degree caster?
Will the rest of the adjustments allow for the correct spec?
honda250xtitan
New member
IIRC that fixed caster should be good because it offsets the extra caster needed for a lifted 4runner. I believe all aftermarket uppers have built in added caster. So yea its a good thing.
Crikeymike
Senior Member
Yes, with the other adjustments from the lower control arm cams, the alignment tech will be able to get it set properly without any worries. The only issue would probably be if someone tried to run them with zero lift height.
gundrted+t4r
New member
Hey Mike, looking for a 2.5/1.5 lift for a 2010 Trail with KDSS.
Interested in the front coils:
C59-726 - 100-220LBS heavy load front weight, 2" lift. 385/380mm, 18mm wire, 730LB
I like the idea of running heavy rate coils to improve road handling.
A couple questions:
1.) What would the lift height be with 726 coils and stock front end load?
2.) Have you received any feedback on the ride quality of 726 coils on 5100's? Again, with stock front end load.
Interested in the front coils:
C59-726 - 100-220LBS heavy load front weight, 2" lift. 385/380mm, 18mm wire, 730LB
I like the idea of running heavy rate coils to improve road handling.
A couple questions:
1.) What would the lift height be with 726 coils and stock front end load?
2.) Have you received any feedback on the ride quality of 726 coils on 5100's? Again, with stock front end load.
Crikeymike
Senior Member
No one has run them on 5100s to my knowledge.
Without the weight, probably 2.5 to 2.75" of lift.
We have a guy that is running some 730lb coils on a 4runner with a bunper and he loves them. I'd like to test a set on my truck but I don't know when I'd have the time to do that.
730lb rate springs with no front weight would definitely stiffen things up!! If you wanna be the guinea pig on these, I'm sure the other boys will chime in with some peer pressure and encouragement. Hahaha
CSM4runner
New member
2016 Trail Edition with KDSS- I just thought I'd post before and after pics of my Dobinsons set-up;
C59-314 x 1
GS59-574 x 2
DD59-527K x 1
C59-725 with KDSS x 1
GS59-701 x 2
Final Measurements-
front- 24"
rear 25"
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C59-314 x 1
GS59-574 x 2
DD59-527K x 1
C59-725 with KDSS x 1
GS59-701 x 2
Final Measurements-
front- 24"
rear 25"
Before-
During-
After-
JMFP!
Member
Looks so sweet! Mine is being put together now--I can't wait!! What did you go with? Did you replace the UCIs?
You are spot on about Mike. He took time to answer all my questions and help customize my order.
I didn't replace the UCAs. The alignment didn't change and no adjustments were needed.
JMFP!
Member
Thanks for the reply, [MENTION=169279]Marined[/MENTION]!! : ) What coils did you go with?
Matters
New member
Just to clarify, you are saying you didn't have an alignment after the new suspension was installed because you claim it wasn't needed?
The alignment was checked. The shop said no adjustments needed after they check it.
Cymon
New member
Looks great! :thumb:
Now I know what it would look like on my truck right down to the Sliders, aluminum skid and everything, minus the 3rd row. Did you go with the 700 struts, 701 rear shocks, 300 front springs and 325 rears or do you have kdss?
Mine is a TRD Off-road with KDSS
GS59-700 Gas Strut
GS59-701 GAS SHOCK ABSORBER
C59-726 COIL SPRINGS
C59-727 COIL SPRINGS
Cymon
New member
I saw the kdss in your first pic after I posted. Thanks for the part #'s. Are you running 275's?
