Dobinsons MRA - 3-way adjustable struts/shocks w/resi - 5th Gen

Hey Guys

For the month of February 2020, Dobinsons is running a free Air Compressor deal with a full suspension kit purchase. Here are the details.

Purchase a full Dobinsons suspension with twin tube struts and shocks, and receive an AC80-3808 Air Compressor free with your order. $145 value
Dobinsons 4x4 Portable 12V High Output Air Compressor Kit with Bag, Hose and Gauge (AC80-3808) | Exit Offroad

Purchase a full Dobinsons suspension with new Monotube (resi or non-resi IMS) struts and shocks, and receive an AC80-3846 Dobinsons Zenith Air Compressor. $325 value
Dobinsons 4x4 Zenith Portable 12V High Output Air Compressor Kit with Bag, Hose and Gauge (AC80-3846) | Exit Offroad

The free item will automatically be added to your order, no coupons or anything required.

Regarding the IMS (non-resi) and MRA (3-way adjustabl w/resi), ETA's are variable on those products, so your order won't ship right away, but you'll still get the deal. You will be emailed an ETA when the order is placed, or can ask up front.
 
Mike,

How does the adjuster work? Does it only make it firmer from where it is set, like some Fox (I think the 2.0) and I also think some others, or does it allow adjustment both ways?
 
MAST4R said:
Mike,

How does the adjuster work? Does it only make it firmer from where it is set, like some Fox (I think the 2.0) and I also think some others, or does it allow adjustment both ways?
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Pretty much both ways. When everything is fully open, it's all really quite soft, softer than the regular Dobinsons comfort valved front struts and rear shocks, so that tells me it goes both ways. And firmer, I haven't taken mine too firm yet but you can feel it quite easily with the adjusters. You can really go super firm if you want.
 
I'm eyeing these up for my 19 ORP w/KDSS.

Since these are adjustable would you recommend going to a non-KDSS "adjusted" coil?
 
Sundy said:
I'm eyeing these up for my 19 ORP w/KDSS.

Since these are adjustable would you recommend going to a non-KDSS "adjusted" coil?
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On the front, yes, you can use even height coils and adjust the coil seat. Generally even is fine. For the rear though, if lifting 2" or more, it's still a good idea to use offset height KDSS coils, or even coils with the 15mm spacer on the passenger side.
 
Crikeymike said:
Hey Guys

For the month of February 2020, Dobinsons is running a free Air Compressor deal with a full suspension kit purchase. Here are the details.

Purchase a full Dobinsons suspension with twin tube struts and shocks, and receive an AC80-3808 Air Compressor free with your order. $145 value
Dobinsons 4x4 Portable 12V High Output Air Compressor Kit with Bag, Hose and Gauge (AC80-3808) | Exit Offroad

Purchase a full Dobinsons suspension with new Monotube (resi or non-resi IMS) struts and shocks, and receive an AC80-3846 Dobinsons Zenith Air Compressor. $325 value
Dobinsons 4x4 Zenith Portable 12V High Output Air Compressor Kit with Bag, Hose and Gauge (AC80-3846) | Exit Offroad

The free item will automatically be added to your order, no coupons or anything required.

Regarding the IMS (non-resi) and MRA (3-way adjustabl w/resi), ETA's are variable on those products, so your order won't ship right away, but you'll still get the deal. You will be emailed an ETA when the order is placed, or can ask up front.
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Are the IMS essentially the same as the MRA just without the adjusters and remote reservoirs? I am assuming they are progressive valving. Also, if purchasing front struts with springs and top plates do you offer to ship them pre-assembled?
 
dah352 said:
Are the IMS essentially the same as the MRA just without the adjusters and remote reservoirs? I am assuming they are progressive valving. Also, if purchasing front struts with springs and top plates do you offer to ship them pre-assembled?
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Yes, they're almost the same. Just added them to the site and planning to add new posts about then tomorrow.

IMS (no Resi, no valving adjustment) Archives | Exit Offroad

Yes, progressive.

Yes, assembly before shipping is still an option for easier hike installation.
 
Nice! So my full set may arrive at my door sooner than mid-late March? Perhaps in time for my trip to Mammoth!

EDIT: Just saw that the comfort rear setup is still due out end of March. Jumped the gun on the elation.
 
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CementTruck said:
Nice! So my full set may arrive at my door sooner than mid-late March? Perhaps in time for my trip to Mammoth!

EDIT: Just saw that the comfort rear setup is still due out end of March. Jumped the gun on the elation.
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I did the EXACT same thing - trip to Crested Butte last weekend in March, hoping to install before then :)
 
The March container arrived today, so any pending orders that were expected to ship in late March should be shipped out by tomorrow.
 
Let's say I wanted a plush ride for the small bumps but also to be able to hit a big nasty pothole without slowing down (say 30 mph), what settings would I use? 1 on the low speed and 9 on the high speed? Or 3 and 7? Or would I go the opposite way like 7 and 3 (my guess is not though)? I'm mainly thinking about forest roads but it actually applies to pavement roads as well.
 
4boer2 said:
Let's say I wanted a plush ride for the small bumps but also to be able to hit a big nasty pothole without slowing down (say 30 mph), what settings would I use? 1 on the low speed and 9 on the high speed? Or 3 and 7? Or would I go the opposite way like 7 and 3 (my guess is not though)? I'm mainly thinking about forest roads but it actually applies to pavement roads as well.
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I would leave the high speed adjuster alone and just adjust the slow speed to a softer setting - that's what softens up the standard bumps and cracks in the road.

Let me find the paperwork that comes with it and post it up here. It has the standard recommendations for this vehicle platform in there.
 
So I finally pulled the trigger on the MRA kit... been thinking a while between MRA and IMS and finally took my decision!
Can't wait to install them.
 
Crikeymike said:
FYI, long travel front and rear MRA 3-way adjustable struts are due in next week.

MRA59-A574 and MRA59-A575

Those long travel rears have taken a looooong time to come in, but they're finally due!!
Dobinsons 3-way adjustable MRR (MRA) Long Travel Front Struts for 2010+ 4Runner FJ Cruiser GX460
Dobinsons 3-way adjustable MRR (MRA) Long Travel Rear Shocks for 2003-20 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, GX470
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Will there be any difference in total lift between standard and long travel, keeping the same coil?
 
carlodonz said:
Will there be any difference in total lift between standard and long travel, keeping the same coil?
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The fronts need to be at least 2" of lift height. Since the coil seat height is fully adjustable, you can use any coil as long as it is set to 2" of height.

The rear long travels require the use of a variable rate coil, the 3" height ones ending in the letter V
 
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