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Dobinsons options

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Daviscamper, Dec 1, 2024.

  1. Dec 1, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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    Daviscamper

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    Forgive me if it’s been answered- two questions-
    1. Rear factory air- same shocks as normal suspension?
    2. Looking at a dobinsons setup with three different ideas. Use case is commuting 80%, towing 15% and light off-road 5%. 2” lift in front, 1.5 rear with the AFe airbag arms. I’ve got nokian NAT 295/70/18 on trd pro wheels. Long boy crewmax/6.5 bed. Supporting mods are trd grey upper control arms and trd lift axles.
    A. IMS all around- cheapest and probably way more than I need.
    B. MRA all around, priciest, and definitely way more than I need.
    C. IMS front, MRA rear. Adjustable rear for towing, which mostly affects the rear.

    I am a tinkerer and like the idea of the MRA- got the money but it seems like a lot to spend on something that probably won’t make that big a difference. Anyone still doing holiday sales? I missed the exit off road sale because I was indecisive. If I can find a sale I’ll call the dealers, but thought someone may have a less biased opinion when they aren’t selling you stuff.
     
  2. Dec 2, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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    Dobinsons suspension is not compatible with factory rear suspension.

    You would have to remove that and go with a coil spring setup in order to use Dobinsons.
     
  3. Dec 2, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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    Not even the shocks?
     
  4. Dec 2, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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    The shocks are made for the lifted vehicle, and Dobinsons parts don't work on an air-equipped model. I don't know anyone that has tried the shocks in conjunction with the airbag vehicle.
     
  5. Dec 2, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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