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Dobinson or OME springs with 5100's

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by 2006 Tundra AC, Jan 22, 2021.

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Dobinson or OME springs paired with 5100's?

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  1. Jan 22, 2021 at 12:06 PM
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    2006 Tundra AC

    2006 Tundra AC [OP] Slowly upgrading my grandfather's old truck

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    Hello,
    I am wondering what everybody's preference is with Dobinson vs. OME springs with 5100's. I am looking at upgrading before I am old enough to start driving. What would you guys go with and what are the two springs geared toward (like road-going or off-roading)?
    Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 22, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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    frichco228

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    Neither, Dobsons and OME springs lift the vehicle. If you want to use their springs do the full suspension, springs/shocks, etc. They sell them as a package.

    You use the stock coils for the 5100s. 5100s are adjustable for lift via a movable collar- they should be used with stock type springs, not longer, lift springs.
     
  3. Jan 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    70m4h4wk

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    I used OME springs on 5100s to lift my 04 Tacoma. I got 3 inches of lift, the ride was firmer than stock, and plenty for the offroading I did with it.

    I'm not familiar with dobinson springs, but the OME springs were the cheapest option for me.

    Make sure your 5100s are set at the lowest setting if you're using springs to get your lift, otherwise you'll have a bad time.
     
  4. Jan 22, 2021 at 2:10 PM
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  5. Jan 22, 2021 at 2:13 PM
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    2006 Tundra AC

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    @70m4h4wk Thank you for the response! I am mainly looking for durability. Both springs will serve my purpose I just want the springs that will last longer.:D
     
  6. Jan 22, 2021 at 3:21 PM
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    70m4h4wk

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    I can't help you there, I haven't worn my ome springs out yet
     
  7. Jan 23, 2021 at 10:25 AM
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    2006 Tundra AC

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    @70m4h4wk How long ago did you replace your shocks and springs?
     
  8. Jan 23, 2021 at 10:57 AM
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    Would have been December 2018. I've put at least 25k miles on them so far and still going strong
     
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