Dobinsons 5th Gen T4R Suspension options - from Exit Offroad

[CherokeeTactical]

New springs take about 500 miles to break in. Measuring as soon as parts are installed isn't advisable.

C59-327 with no rear weight generally give 2.5" lift once settled. Drawers, depending how much they weigh and what you put in them, will drop it about 1/4".

But will they drop 2 inches? or should I go with the c59-325 springs?

 

[Crikeymike]

But will they drop 2 inches? or should I go with the c59-325 springs?

No, not unless you're adding 500LBS or so to them... Why did you order the 327's?

Sounds like you need 505's for 1.5" empty, and 1" with the weight of the drawers. Unless there are more details about what you're planning to add to your 4Runner that you haven't mentioned yet?

 

[CherokeeTactical]

No, not unless you're adding 500LBS or so to them... Why did you order the 327's?

Sounds like you need 505's for 1.5" empty, and 1" with the weight of the drawers. Unless there are more details about what you're planning to add to your 4Runner that you haven't mentioned yet?

Mike from Dobinsons is who recommended the 327's.

I think I need to order the 505's........I'll save the 327's should I ever get a rear swing away bumper!! Do you guys have the 505's in stock?

 

[Crikeymike]

Mike from Dobinsons is who recommended the 327's.

I think I need to order the 505's........I'll save the 327's should I ever get a rear swing away bumper!! Do you guys have the 505's in stock?

...but I'm Mike from Dobinsons. I just don't work directly for Dobinsons anymore (not since Halloween), I'm a reseller for them.

Yes, 505's are in stock. Here: Dobinsons C59-505 Rear Coil Springs for Toyota 4Runner and FJ Cruiser | Exit Offroad

 

[CherokeeTactical]

...but I'm Mike from Dobinsons. I just don't work directly for Dobinsons anymore (not since Halloween), I'm a reseller for them.

Yes, 505's are in stock. Here: Dobinsons C59-505 Rear Coil Springs for Toyota 4Runner and FJ Cruiser | Exit Offroad

lol, probably a different Mike, this was just two weeks ago when I talked to him!

Thanks for the link and the help! I'll get those ordered..

 

[Manfred]

So I talked to David at Dobinson today regarding a 2" lift for my 2017 TRD ORP with KDSS.
He recommended the GS59-700, GS59-701, C59-302, C59-307 and Diff drop DD59-527K along with the top plates for assembled shipping.
David said it would generate a 2" lift due to the shocks used. Except for the rear coils it's ok, however I would have chosen the C59-327 for the rear since I have a drawer box system already in my trunk and plan on adding a front bumper with winch.
I'm confused since I would have chosen the GS59-700, GS59-701, C59-302, C59-327 along with the spacers .
Is the final lift only dependent on the shocks installed?
Maybe somebody with experience can provide some insight.
Thanks,

 

[Crikeymike]

So I talked to David at Dobinson today regarding a 2" lift for my 2017 TRD ORP with KDSS.
He recommended the GS59-700, GS59-701, C59-302, C59-307 and Diff drop DD59-527K along with the top plates for assembled shipping.
David said it would generate a 2" lift due to the shocks used. Except for the rear coils it's ok, however I would have chosen the C59-327 for the rear since I have a drawer box system already in my trunk and plan on adding a front bumper with winch.
I'm confused since I would have chosen the GS59-700, GS59-701, C59-302, C59-327 along with the spacers .
Is the final lift only dependent on the shocks installed?
Maybe somebody with experience can provide some insight.
Thanks,

I'm confused. What he suggested is the same that you said you would use. Was there a typo in there?

Lift height is based on the coils selected plus the amount of weight added to them. The 700 front struts do not add lift. We have others that do but you don't need those.

 

[Manfred]

Mike,
I'm confused because the 2" lift and the 3" lift list the same coils. I understand that the 700 struts don't add any lift.

 

[Crikeymike]

Mike,
I'm confused because the 2" lift and the 3" lift list the same coils. I understand that the 700 struts don't add any lift.

Using the same coils with the 574 long travel struts that also have a taller coil seat adds 1" of lift to the coils.

Post #1 in this thread details it. Here it is again.

Front Strut Options
GS59-700 - Twin Tube, fixed mount (not adjustable), suits 0-2.5" lift (21.3" extended length), 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), long travel (22.63" extended length), 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.

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[Manfred]

I see, it's the coil seat on the shock that makes the difference.
Thanks for the explanation.

 

[LOLSNOW]

anyone come from OME899 to dobinsons? My rig is too heavy for the 899s so looking for suggestions for something beefier.

 

[Simon2150]

So I had my 300/574 front and 325/705 rear installed today with JBA UCA and a body mount chop.

I’ll be getting 285/70/17 falken wildpeaks on 17x8.5 -10mm rims.

Check the install to ensure proper installment. How does it look?

 

[Crikeymike]

So I had my 300/574 front and 325/705 rear installed today with JBA UCA and a body mount chop.

I’ll be getting 285/70/17 falken wildpeaks on 17x8.5 -10mm rims.

Check the install to ensure proper installment. How does it look?

Looks like the parts in the last photo were all put in upside down!!!

 

[Simon2150]

Lol. Don’t know why the pic got flipped.

 

[burgjp]

So I had my 300/574 front and 325/705 rear installed today with JBA UCA and a body mount chop.

I’ll be getting 285/70/17 falken wildpeaks on 17x8.5 -10mm rims.

Check the install to ensure proper installment. How does it look?

mike, i hope i didn't install my fronts wrong by looking at this pic, but my front driver and passenger side struts, i have the coil mount perch facing the rear. is that a problems?

 

[Crikeymike]

mike, i hope i didn't install my fronts wrong by looking at this pic, but my front driver and passenger side struts, i have the coil mount perch facing the rear. is that a problems?

No, not a problem. That's the way they should be on a 5th gen.

It doesn't make a difference though on a 5th Gen with the Dobinsons twin tube struts, as it's only for sway bar clearance on some vehicles that require it to face on way or the other, and there's no clearance issues with these struts and the sway bar.

 

[Squint4r]

Lol. Don’t know why the pic got flipped.

Any pictures of it on the ground? I have almost the same setup but with 701s in the rear. Just waiting to get them on.

 

[16RedRunner]

I believe the Dobinson UCAs are out of stock until late January. I ordered some during the BF sale and all my lift parts shipped to me minus UCAs. When asked on when UCAs will ship, was told late January.

Did you ever get yours?Iordered mine BF also was told late January now being told late February.

 

[mogg851]

Did you ever get yours?Iordered mine BF also was told late January now being told late February.

Also curious. I ordered BF as well and haven't received any parts yet.

 

[blefevre1]

I also ordered on BF and am being told late Feb. Originally it was mid Jan, but got pushed. No big deal for me, but it sure is a long wait!