Dobinsons Suspension - 4th Gen Options

[Crikeymike]

I know a lot of Dobinsons coils are sold out right now, but there's a price increase next week, October 1st, on all coils!! Any orders placed until then, even if they're on backorder, will still get the current pricing.

Just a heads up!!

 

[Crikeymike]

You guys must all be chilling now that summer is over!! Post up photos here of your Dobinsons suspension in action. I think some records were set this year for how many people took road trips, especially out west!!

 

[Crikeymike]

Had a buddy share these from down in the islands. Looks like the salt air took it's toll on the stock parts just a little bit!!

3" front and rear with all parts including MRA 3-way adjustable monotubes.

Check out the rear upper trailing arms, Dobinsons WA59-522K vs stock!!

 

[Runovrstuff09]

Finally got the time to get my new suspension on and test it out this weekend. Nothing but good things to say about the whole experience!

Front: GS59-220 with C59-296 springs, SPC UCA’s

Rear:IMS59-50575 LT shocks with C59-675V coils

285/70/17 tires

 

[Crikeymike]

Finally got the time to get my new suspension on and test it out this weekend. Nothing but good things to say about the whole experience!

Front: GS59-220 with C59-296 springs, SPC UCA’s

Rear:IMS59-50575 LT shocks with C59-675V coils

285/70/17 tires

Thanks for sharing the photos, it looks awesome!!

 

[andreylights]

Finally got the time to get my new suspension on and test it out this weekend. Nothing but good things to say about the whole experience!

Front: GS59-220 with C59-296 springs, SPC UCA’s

Rear:IMS59-50575 LT shocks with C59-675V coils

285/70/17 tires

no rear sway bar?

 

[Runovrstuff09]

no rear sway bar?

Correct. Still has the front bar but the rear has been removed.

 

[andreylights]

Correct. Still has the front bar but the rear has been removed.

how is it with an rtt? I have same lift, same tent. I got extended links, but based on this photos I can get more flex if I remove the sway bar but I am concerned about the steering.

 

[Runovrstuff09]

how is it with an rtt? I have same lift, same tent. I got extended links, but based on this photos I can get more flex if I remove the sway bar but I am concerned about the steering.

I removed my rear bar shorty after I bought the vehicle, but I didn’t notice much difference in sway after the lift. If anything, the new suspension handles better than the worn out stuff I had before, and is more supportive in the bends even without a bar.
I have a pretty curvy 45 mile commute through the mountains and I haven’t had any issues. I’m even considering trying it out with the front bar removed. If I get around to trying that I’ll report back, but the suspension travel gained is well worth it

 

[Crikeymike]

IMS front struts are back in stock again!!

 

[Crikeymike]

Alright everyone, this is the once a year sale you’ve all been waiting for, and since 2020 has been a year most of us would like to put past us as fast as possible, we are offering the Dobinsons Black Friday Sale for the FULL month of November!!! Yep, 15% off all Dobinsons parts from November 1st to November 30th.

Click here for the full details: Dobinsons Black Friday Sale 2020, All November!! | Exit Offroad

Giving everyone a heads up because stock has already been so limited this year, so those who order the earliest will get the parts the soonest!! All backorders placed will still get the deal, and will ship when possible.

Suspension, SNORKELS, awnings, bumpers, drawer systems, it's all going to be on sale!!

IMS struts, $425 instead of $500, MRA front struts for $850 instead of $1000, coils are $170 instead of $200, drawer systems start at $977.50, etc, etc

Also, on the heels of the last group buy I did for the snorkels, the restock is due around November 5th, and I don't expect them to last long, so get your orders in as quick as you can if you want/need one soon. ($255 plus shipping with the coupon code)

 

[Proper.com]

Finally got the time to get my new suspension on and test it out this weekend. Nothing but good things to say about the whole experience!

Front: GS59-220 with C59-296 springs, SPC UCA’s

Rear:IMS59-50575 LT shocks with C59-675V coils

285/70/17 tires

You running long travel shocks?

 

[Runovrstuff09]

You running long travel shocks?

Yes, I am

 

[Proper.com]

Just want to shout out to Mike for helping with my lift setup back in January. Six months on, many trips later, and the suspensions have been fantastic on and off road. Extremely glad I went with Dobinsons.

Front Coils: C59-300
Front Struts: GS59-221
Rear Coils: C59-325
Rear Shocks: GS59-705

Any chance you can supply some details in terms of the weight load ? I recently spoke with mike and he set me up with the same front coils 59-300 but put me on 59-599 rear coils netting a 1” gain.

How did you finalize on the rear coil 59-325?

 

[4Rlove]

Hey [MENTION=148378]Crikeymike[/MENTION] !! First post!

I wanted to get your opinion on the setup I'm going with.

Vehicle: 07 4Runner SR5 V8 4wd - 97k miles

I previously had a 2014 Tacoma and decided to join the 4r v8 club after finding one hard to pass up. my Tacoma had billies before, and although I like them I wanted to do more of a purpose build and it led me to the Dobinsons IMS.

Current build goals:
a front bumper and winch (hopefully within 6 months)
possibly a rear dual swing-out bumper with full-size spare
running 285/70r17's with -10 offset
Full skids
Rock sliders

The suspension setup I had decided on are as follows:

Front:
C59-314(red) + 226mm Seat Height

Rear:
C59-675V(red) + IMS59-50575 long travel

Driving style: a little quick around the corners, mostly highway, and city driving. but I do run some semi-difficult trails when going camping/exploring. wanting to make a trip to Colorado next year when the setup is complete Plus I do tow a larger bass boat from time to time along with misc trailers.

My questions:
1. what do you think of the setup?
2.I have purchased 2" extended bump stops for rear along with Wheelers extended Brake lines; will this be sufficient?
3. Should I go 677V's in the rear? (I probably won't be doing a rack/RTT for a long time, no fridge also. but I will have a good amount of camping gear and a large dog + small child, but that's only for long trips which only happens 5-6 times a year at the moment (hoping to increase)
4. what is the current ETA on Springs?
5. I know it will settle, but with the vehicle empty what do you think I would see regarding hub to fender measurements?

thank you for your time and dedication!

Anyone else with this setup? Please post pictures, I'm too excited to wait!! :whoo:

 

[Crikeymike]

Hey [MENTION=148378]Crikeymike[/MENTION] !! First post!

I wanted to get your opinion on the setup I'm going with.

Vehicle: 07 4Runner SR5 V8 4wd - 97k miles

I previously had a 2014 Tacoma and decided to join the 4r v8 club after finding one hard to pass up. my Tacoma had billies before, and although I like them I wanted to do more of a purpose build and it led me to the Dobinsons IMS.

Current build goals:
a front bumper and winch (hopefully within 6 months)
possibly a rear dual swing-out bumper with full-size spare
running 285/70r17's with -10 offset
Full skids
Rock sliders

The suspension setup I had decided on are as follows:

Front:
C59-314(red) + 226mm Seat Height

Rear:
C59-675V(red) + IMS59-50575 long travel

Driving style: a little quick around the corners, mostly highway, and city driving. but I do run some semi-difficult trails when going camping/exploring. wanting to make a trip to Colorado next year when the setup is complete Plus I do tow a larger bass boat from time to time along with misc trailers.

My questions:
1. what do you think of the setup?
2.I have purchased 2" extended bump stops for rear along with Wheelers extended Brake lines; will this be sufficient?
3. Should I go 677V's in the rear? (I probably won't be doing a rack/RTT for a long time, no fridge also. but I will have a good amount of camping gear and a large dog + small child, but that's only for long trips which only happens 5-6 times a year at the moment (hoping to increase)
4. what is the current ETA on Springs?
5. I know it will settle, but with the vehicle empty what do you think I would see regarding hub to fender measurements?

thank you for your time and dedication!

Anyone else with this setup? Please post pictures, I'm too excited to wait!! :whoo:

Hey man, welcome to the forum. That's a pretty great 1st post!!

To answer your questions, in line.
1. what do you think of the setup?
That will be pretty great. Will be about 3.5" up front until you add bumper and winch weight.
2.I have purchased 2" extended bump stops for rear along with Wheelers extended Brake lines; will this be sufficient?
Yes, but you'll need extended sway bar links too
3. Should I go 677V's in the rear? (I probably won't be doing a rack/RTT for a long time, no fridge also. but I will have a good amount of camping gear and a large dog + small child, but that's only for long trips which only happens 5-6 times a year at the moment (hoping to increase)
If you think you'll end up adding the rear bumper pretty soon, you'll need the stronger rear springs to support that. 677V will end up with about 3" of lift with no weight and 2-2.5" loaded.
4. what is the current ETA on Springs?
December
5. I know it will settle, but with the vehicle empty what do you think I would see regarding hub to fender measurements?
3" front would be 23" hub to fender and 3" rear would be 25" hub to fender, but you'll be more like 23.5" with the setup you listed up front and 24.5" in the rear, with stock weight.

Oh, and don't forget about UCA's up front with that lift height.

 

[4Rlove]

Hey man, welcome to the forum. That's a pretty great 1st post!!

To answer your questions, in line.
1. what do you think of the setup?
That will be pretty great. Will be about 3.5" up front until you add bumper and winch weight.
2.I have purchased 2" extended bump stops for rear along with Wheelers extended Brake lines; will this be sufficient?
Yes, but you'll need extended sway bar links too
3. Should I go 677V's in the rear? (I probably won't be doing a rack/RTT for a long time, no fridge also. but I will have a good amount of camping gear and a large dog + small child, but that's only for long trips which only happens 5-6 times a year at the moment (hoping to increase)
If you think you'll end up adding the rear bumper pretty soon, you'll need the stronger rear springs to support that. 677V will end up with about 3" of lift with no weight and 2-2.5" loaded.
4. what is the current ETA on Springs?
December
5. I know it will settle, but with the vehicle empty what do you think I would see regarding hub to fender measurements?
3" front would be 23" hub to fender and 3" rear would be 25" hub to fender, but you'll be more like 23.5" with the setup you listed up front and 24.5" in the rear, with stock weight.

Oh, and don't forget about UCA's upfront with that lift height.

Yes, I forgot to add that, I am currently having a tuff time deciding on UCA's. I had Freedom Offroad on the Tacoma and they got my alignment in spec with no issues and added castor, but it wasn't a full 3" lift on it. I thought about SPC with the added adjustability and price, but not sure yet.

Would 3" be too much in the rear for a daily driver when empty? just in case I end up not going with a rear bumper? obviously, I'll have to do something about the full-size spare, but that's only around 100 lbs.

aesthetically I don't want a huge rake but know I need some to help with towing and extra weight on trips, last thing I want is to be nose high.

 

[Crikeymike]

Yes, I forgot to add that, I am currently having a tuff time deciding on UCA's. I had Freedom Offroad on the Tacoma and they got my alignment in spec with no issues and added castor, but it wasn't a full 3" lift on it. I thought about SPC with the added adjustability and price, but not sure yet.

Would 3" be too much in the rear for a daily driver when empty? just in case I end up not going with a rear bumper? obviously, I'll have to do something about the full-size spare, but that's only around 100 lbs.

aesthetically I don't want a huge rake but know I need some to help with towing and extra weight on trips, last thing I want is to be nose high.

Yeah, I sell Dobinsons, SPC, and Dirt King UCA's. You'll end up with the same alignment with most of them, but the SPC's can offer more caster with their adjustment.

No, 3" isn't too much. People run that all the time, to get a certain look or whatever, but also for clearance when they do go offroad.

 

[Proper.com]

Aww nuts I ordered too soon. Anyhow I can finally post a picture of my truck with the lift since I just had 5th gen trail wheels and 255/80 st Maxx’s installed. 302/723 spring setup with dobinsons shocks.

723? What rear coil is that.
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723? What rear coil is that? 3 inch

 

[Crikeymike]

723? What rear coil is that? 3 inch

That's an offset height 1.5" to 1.75" rear spring. Dobinsons stopped bringing them in a few months ago along with the other offset height rear springs. Too many different part numbers to stock when a 15mm spacer could go on top of even height coils so easily.