Dobinsons 5th Gen T4R Suspension options - from Exit Offroad

[Crikeymike]

Would you say that the 300's ride the same as 302's?

Yes, they're exactly the same spring rate

 

[Bat4runner]

The IMS has bigger pistons and more oil inside, so it can stay at cooler temperatures for much longer than the twin tubes can. The fully threaded body on the front struts also dissipates heat faster, as they act like cooling fins. This makes them ideal for high speed offroad use, wherever the suspension will see a lot of cycling. With standard daily travel, you wouldn't see much benefit from them, but if you like to go fast offroad, these truly shine in that environment.

Plus the feature of full height adjustability in the front is great for people who aren't sure if they'll want to change the height up front at some point after adding additional weight to the truck.

Hey Mike, if i have a roof rack ~80 lbs. Does that make the difference in the type of coils i should get. I dont anticipate getting a front or rear bumper.

I'm interested in this set up:

302 front Coils
gs59-700 front struts
325 rear coils
and GS59-705 rear shocks.

Looking for an overall 2.5 front and 2.0 rear.

Thanks

 

[Crikeymike]

Hey Mike, if i have a roof rack ~80 lbs. Does that make the difference in the type of coils i should get. I dont anticipate getting a front or rear bumper.

I'm interested in this set up:

302 front Coils
gs59-700 front struts
325 rear coils
and GS59-705 rear shocks.

Looking for an overall 2.5 front and 2.0 rear.

Thanks

Hey man. With the rack you'll still get right about the same amount of lift with those parts. So that will work out fine for 2.5" front and 2" rear.

 

[carlodonz]

Hey man. With the rack you'll still get right about the same amount of lift with those parts. So that will work out fine for 2.5" front and 2" rear.

Hey Mike,

I decided on 302 in the front but still undecided between 505 or 325 in the back.

If I go with 505, what do you think it's the max weight I can load before seeing a sag in the back?

Thank you.

 

[Crikeymike]

Hey Mike,

I decided on 302 in the front but still undecided between 505 or 325 in the back.

If I go with 505, what do you think it's the max weight I can load before seeing a sag in the back?

Thank you.

For both rears, it takes about 100LBS on top of the coils to drop them 1/4", so you can use that info to help you decide. 325's are right at 2" on a 5th Gen with 100lbs, whether that's the 3rd row seats or a roof rack.

If you're too short, you can always add some spacers to add height. If you're taller than you want, you can't remove height.

 

[Bat4runner]

For both rears, it takes about 100LBS on top of the coils to drop them 1/4", so you can use that info to help you decide. 325's are right at 2" on a 5th Gen with 100lbs, whether that's the 3rd row seats or a roof rack.

If you're too short, you can always add some spacers to add height. If you're taller than you want, you can't remove height.

i have a 3rd row seat and a roof rack. Will the 325 keep the 2in or will it drop 1/4".

 

[Crikeymike]

i have a 3rd row seat and a roof rack. Will the 325 keep the 2in or will it drop 1/4".

Could drop up to that extra 1/4" depending on roof rack weight and how it's balanced

 

[carlodonz]

Here’s my 302/505. That’s straight after install. It’s settled a bit since then.

After a bit of use:

Still has a rake. Probably 1.5” or so if I had to guess.

You still running 265s KO2?

 

[Chris In Milwaukee]

You still running 265s KO2?

Yessir. They’ll be on there for quite a while.

 

[Bat4runner]

Could drop up to that extra 1/4" depending on roof rack weight and how it's balanced

[MENTION=148378]Crikeymike[/MENTION]

I just put my order in!

Front coils - 302
Struts - 700
Rear coils - 325
Shocks - 705

Took advantage of the free assembly in May.

Looking forward to getting these in.

i have a 2.5/1.5 spacer lift right now and I have an ever so slight reverse rake since i have 3rd row and roof rack.

Can't wait to get these in.

Thanks for all the help!

 

[Crikeymike]

[MENTION=148378]Crikeymike[/MENTION]

I just put my order in!

Front coils - 302
Struts - 700
Rear coils - 325
Shocks - 705

Took advantage of the free assembly in May.

Looking forward to getting these in.

i have a 2.5/1.5 spacer lift right now and I have an ever so slight reverse rake since i have 3rd row and roof rack.

Can't wait to get these in.

Thanks for all the help!

Awesome!! Thanks so much for the order

 

[mountainbiker42]

Just ordered!

Just ordered a 1.5" front and rear suspension kit with the IMS shocks from Exit Offroad. Can't wait to install it. IMO the stock TRD suspension is no good if you spend a decent amount of time off the pavement. It's very harsh and really throws you around.

I was looking very hard at Icon Vehicle Dynamics stage 2. What worried me was the kit was going to cost close to 3 grand, and since my style of driving is slow speed (living in Colorado), I felt I would never utilize all that it's capable of. A lot of people mentioned that in order for the suspension to really perform, you need a little speed and that's not me. There are a lot of good reviews on Dobinson and it's ability to perform on slow speed, bumpy trails, and overland travel. I think the IMS shocks will be perfect. So after considering my driving style, and what I really want out of this 4runner I happily purchased Dobinson.

Just sold my built 3rd 4runner recently, so our 2020 TRD Prem is my blank canvas.

 

[MooseT4R]

Place holder - working out details with Mike via PM.

 

[rhadam]

Just pulled the trigger on a lift since it would be crazy to pass up the May free assembly. Went with the 302/700 front and 505/705 rear. Black on Black of course. Mike, any idea about shipping times currently? Would like to get these on in a couple of weeks before an offroad trip mid June. Appreciate your help here via PM and in the thread!

 

[Crikeymike]

Just pulled the trigger on a lift since it would be crazy to pass up the May free assembly. Went with the 302/700 front and 505/705 rear. Black on Black of course. Mike, any idea about shipping times currently? Would like to get these on in a couple of weeks before an offroad trip mid June. Appreciate your help here via PM and in the thread!

Thanks man, I just replied to your order email. Those 705's in black have been sold out for a few weeks. Either have to wait for those to arrive in July or swap out to the 701's in black due any day now so that it would meat your June time.

But also to be fair, there are a LOT of kits that are awaiting assembly right now, wayyy more than we expected, so they're working thru them by the date the order was placed, and stock levels too of course.

 

[Fried_man7]

After months I finally got the install done. Now I need tires. Still have a nice little lean on the driver side.

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[ProfessorP]

After months I finally got the install done. Now I need tires. Still have a nice little lean on the driver side.
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Looks good!

I eventually stopped paying attention to the small KDSS driver side lean after my Dobinsons lift. Took me about 6 months and I don’t even notice it anymore.

 

[Fried_man7]

Looks good!

I eventually stopped paying attention to the small KDSS driver side lean after my Dobinsons lift. Took me about 6 months and I don’t even notice it anymore.

I don’t even have KDSS. For non, has anyone seen a slight lean? Or are all Massachusetts roads that effed up? I have measurements.


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[carlodonz]

After months I finally got the install done. Now I need tires. Still have a nice little lean on the driver side.

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Which configuration did you get?

 

[stay_tuned]

Looking at going for the 2.5/1.5 lift with stock control arms.

Wanted to ask if anyone had any issues with alignment going this route? Mainly caster as i have seen it can possibly be too low maintaining the stock arms but was hoping to avoid the extra cost at the moment, if it cant be done i think ill hold off until i can get it all at once