Dobinsons 5th Gen T4R Suspension options - from Exit Offroad

Placed my order BEFORE the labor day weekend. Got a call to confirm coil colors. Got my tracking and I'm expecting my stuff Friday.

I placed mine on Thursday of last week and haven't heard or seen anything. Then with the hurricane wasn't sure if anybody was in.
 
Around how much lift would this setup get me? I do have a Victory 4x4 full roof rack and RSG angled sliders.

Front Coils: C59-300 Front Struts: GS59-700
Rear Coils: C59-325 Rear Struts: GS59-705

I'm looking for 1.75" lift in front and rear.
 
Around how much lift would this setup get me? I do have a Victory 4x4 full roof rack and RSG angled sliders.

Front Coils: C59-300 Front Struts: GS59-700
Rear Coils: C59-325 Rear Struts: GS59-705

I'm looking for 1.75" lift in front and rear.

I have the same coil/shocks. Running some RCI armor and sliders + LFD cross bars. I can measure hub to fender if youd like so you can compare
 
The Toyota dealer that is ordering and installing my Dobinsons lift said they were closed due to the holiday (yesterday) and hurricane evacuations.
 
I was out last week on vacation, then extended it due to the hurricane. We're back open today and processing all orders, and answering all emails/PM's as we can.

FYI, email is the best way to get a hold of me the fastest. Link in my signature.

If that hurricane wouldn't have taken a 90 degree right turn, there's no telling what it would have been like here. That storm was wayyy too close to Miami
 
Ok- after two weeks of searching there is something that I can’t find anywhere.

What I’m doing to my truck:
I’m getting King Shocks front and back w/adjusters (opting for the 650 coils up front)
Bought my Warn Zeon 10k S winch
Ordered my Southern Style Slimline Front bumper
I have RCI sliders

Now, I don’t carry anything in the back like a fridge or drawers. I do carry stuff when we camp and tow a little 17ft Casita camping trailer every now and then.

My stock shocks level out perfectly with the trailer connected.

I have read multiple post where people thought the Dobinsons OEM were too stiff.

What is my best rear coil option to keep it as close to stock as possible with a 1.5/2 inch lift? Also, need to take into account KDSS lean.

My Ride: 2017 TRD Off Road with KDSS. 90% daily driver who wants overkill for that 10 % for off-roading.

By the way, I’m amazed at the depth of knowledge by users on this site!
I'd suggest C59-723 for 1.5" to 1.75".

I never hear of people thinking our coils are too stiff, that's usually OME (different brand). Shocks are what ultimately control the ride quality, so if they coils aren't paired up with good riding shocks, that could be a problem. With Kings though, you should be GTG.
 
Around how much lift would this setup get me? I do have a Victory 4x4 full roof rack and RSG angled sliders.

Front Coils: C59-300 Front Struts: GS59-700
Rear Coils: C59-325 Rear Struts: GS59-705

I'm looking for 1.75" lift in front and rear.
That would be right at 1.75" in the front, and depending on the weight of the rack, 1.75" to 2" in the rear without a 3rd row seat. 100lbs rear weight would drop it about a 1/4"

I have the same coil/shocks. Running some RCI armor and sliders + LFD cross bars. I can measure hub to fender if youd like so you can compare
 
I'd suggest C59-723 for 1.5" to 1.75".

I never hear of people thinking our coils are too stiff, that's usually OME (different brand). Shocks are what ultimately control the ride quality, so if they coils aren't paired up with good riding shocks, that could be a problem. With Kings though, you should be GTG.

Thanks Mike!

Exactly what is the spring rate over stock, and if I’m looking for 1.5 will I get it after it settles with no constant weight in the back? 1.75 is darn near 2.

The posts I read was that the they were a little stiff. You’re right that I don’t know what they were paired with, mine will be with the 5160 Bilstein’s in the rear.
 
Ok I need some advise from folks who are running the Bilstein 5160/6112 set up with the Dobinsons C59-723 1.25- 1.5 (with KDSS) springs.

Mike has said that they would sit more like 1.75 since I have no 3rd row seat, and no weight in the back.

The 6112 Bilstein’s are adjustable and according to their website, I can set them anywhere between 0-2 inch including at 1.5 or 1.75 to match the rear spring.

I want to keep stock rake.

However, if these rear springs end up settling to 1.5 and I have my front at 1.75, I’d have to remove the front shocks and have them reset as I would be edging closer to level and don’t want that.

Does anyone on these 13 pages of comments have real world experience with what their set up was after installing these on their 5th Gen TRD Offroad?

Any advise would be appreciated. It’s not as simple as setting everything to 1.75 when there is so much possible variation in the spring height.
 
End of the day today from Montana? Not sure that's going to happen. Gotta love fedex.

Fingers crossed I'm trying to throw it on this weekend.
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Called it in and FedEx unlost my package. Shit is heavy as dick I guess I would have tried to loose it too.

Also spoke with Brian in Miami and tried unsuccessfully to get Dobisons USA to switch to UPS citing the documentary Castaway. I don't think he took me seriously.

It's going on this weekend. I'll leave my thoughts then.


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Called it in and FedEx unlost my package. Shit is heavy as dick I guess I would have tried to loose it too.

Also spoke with Brian in Miami and tried unsuccessfully to get Dobisons USA to switched to UPS citing the documentary Castaway. I don't think he took me seriously.

It's going on this weekend. I'll leave my thoughts then.


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Just fronts??
 
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Hoping you could help me with my lift. Not sure what I need. I either want to level or do "2 inch front/1 inch rear". But want it to be as close to 100% even. I would have gone with bilstein's (or equivalent)on all 4. But the weight of my westin grille guard makes it harder to solve. Drops the front more than I thought.

The goal: Have an even lift to accommodate 275's with negative offset rims/spacers. What is the best way to accomplish this? Below are some measurements I took.

4runner lift - Google Sheets

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