Dobinsons Suspension Review

Did you get their leaf packs for the rear? If so which ones.

 

i was setup to get the rear springs but didnt want the rake so they kept the stock setup in the rear. I do have firestone airbags and tow a toy hauler and car trailer, and didnt want to get to high in the rear. The heavy front springs in the front with the bumper brought it level. The ride is stiffer then stock but rides great. two weeks in and im happy with my decision..

 

Sick setup, first I'm hearing of this brand.

 

So any updates from those that have installed the Dobinsons suspension at either height? Im highly considering going this route within the next month or so.

 

I love the suspension.
Think personally would have done the longer coils to accommodate future front end additions and 35” tires.

 

You guys have convinced me. I have my set up on the way!

 

Sweet what all did you get? Installing yourself? You’ll love the blue coils, very unique and stands out in a subtle way.

 

Installing mine this weekend:

3" springs, front struts, rear shocks, ProForm fab shackles, KYB top hats and energy suspension bushing for the OEM leaf springs.

 

Well, just made my purchase today..pray for fast shipping!!

 

You didn’t call to get a discount code?

 

Honest, never though about it. I’ll call Monday to see if i can ask about it. If not my loss.

 

What size tires is everyone running with this lift? I’m thinking about this kit a lot

 

If you are getting the 3" springs do yourself a favor and buy the front coilovers fully assembled with new strut mounts. I tried this past weekend to get these in a failed, the rental spring compressors won't fit between the coils and the method of dropping the lower control arm and jacking it up to compress the spring won't work with the 3" springs. I dropped them off this morning to Cruiser Outfitters and they are going to assemble for me.

 

Currently running 275/70/18..will most likely go with a 295/70/18 when these wear out.. less than a year old on my current tires. Then again i havnt installed my new set up yet, it just shipped today.

 

3" springs, struts and shocks and KYB top hats. Also have some icon UCAs to install. Already have a 1 inch block in the rear. I just hate compressing truck springs

 

uh oh, I should had read this before. Hopefully these compressors will work out

 

If that works let me know. Id rather do everything myself, than pay someone do do something so simple.

 

I don’t think you will have any luck with those type of spring compressors. Cost me $80 to have them assembled and it was well worth it.

 

I ended up ordering some MEVOTECH / SPC upper control arms from Rock Auto, there is not much space between the spring and inside of the arm. It doesn’t hit the stock arm but for me it’s uncomfortably close, also my upper ball joints lost all the grease on both sides so was probably time for something new anyway.

I wanted to try some other brand UCA but the price for these from Rock Auto is just unbeatable, $452 shipped.

 

Yep the little arms are too big to fit between the coils on the 3 inch springs.

 

I would say if you want to try and compress the springs yourself one of these "might" work. I considered them but just left it to the professionals.

$60 Shankly Spring Compressor Tool - Heavy Duty Build, Ultra-Rugged Coil Spring Compressor Tool or Strut Spring Compressor Strong and Durable ATV Spring Compressor Tool

https://www.amazon.com/Shankly-Spri...ompressor&qid=1587497750&s=automotive&sr=1-18

$219 Interchangable Fork Strut Coil Spring Compressor Extractor Tool Set

https://www.amazon.com/Interchangab...r=1-107&swrs=468CA6A6CA1F453579EF53AC4C39357A

$55 OEMTOOLS 25551 Coil Spring Compressor, Tool For MacPherson Spring Installation And Removal, U-Bolt Design For Maximum Safety, Forged Steel Hooks And Latches For Controlled Compression

https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-255...8BE1891CB73F5B8A794045E08DB4C#customerReviews

 

Is the 2" kit a stiffer spring rate? On the kit online its listed as "C59-610 2" Bumper and Winch (220lb)". I'm running the stock bumper and didnt' want a 3" lift nor a overly stiff ride from springs made for a heavier front end.

 

Send Mike with Dobinson an email. I've been running Dobinson's in my 4runner for a couple years now and have been extremely happy with them. Mike helped me get everything set up the way I wanted.

Mike Tomczyk
mike@dobinsonusa.com

 

Thanks for the info! Definitely going to shoot him an email.

 

Damn it every time I make a decision you guys throw all the wrenches in my plans. These are exactly what I'm looking for and they seem to be offered at a good price!

 

Yep. That's the way it works around here.

 

Here is what I've found with the 3" so far, its firm. When you put a jack under the control arm to lift up the truck the tire almost immediately comes off the ground, there really isn't much compression of the coilover. I haven't driven it much since I'm still waiting on the UCAs and to get the rear installed but I drove it around the block, I fell like I'm going to need add some weight up front from a bumper and winch.

 

Just got my set up delivered today

 

Just to update this thread, found a nice post by Mike from Exit Offroad about what is available for Tundras:

Tundra 2007-2020
Front Coils
C59-610 - V8 Models - 2.25" Stock Weight, 2.0" w/bumper and winch, 410/410mm free height, 737LB rate
C59-578 - V8 Models - 3" Comfort Ride with stock weight only, 460/460mm free height, 662LB rate. This height requires UCA's.

Front Struts
GS59-710 - Twin Tube Nitrogas struts, 2" body, newer extended length to suit 0-3" lift heights


DD59-530K - For 3" front lift, reduces angle on CV joints

Rear Shocks
GS59-711 - Twin Tube Nitrogas shocks, 2" body, suits 0-2.5" lift heights

Rear Leaf Springs
L59-120-R – 4 + 2 Leaves, Raised Height (55mm, 2.25″ Lift) Heavy Duty for stock to medium loads
L59-121-R – 5 + 2 Leaves, Raised Height (55mm, 2.25″ Lift) Heavy Duty for heavy constant loads (300LBS+)

Rear Quick Ride Kit (blocks & u-bolts), instead of leaf packs
QR59-551K - Quick Ride Kit, 2 lift blocks with caster correction built in and correct length u-bolts

Rear U-bolts
UB59-437K - Sold as 2 pairs, enough for 1 truck

Rear Greasable pins/bolts
SP59-060 - Sold in pairs, designed for fixed end of spring but can be used on shackle end also to add easy greasing

Leaf Spring Bush Kit
PB59-1102K - Contains all required 6 bushings for both ends of the leaf springs plus the shackle hanger

 

Welp!!! I planned on installing my set up today, BUT i got sent the wrong top hats..the new ones are suppose to be here Monday. It’ll probably be Tuesday or Wednesday before i am able to install everything. I ordered some Zone uca’s after @ckkone said the uca was super close to the coilover. Still no word when my shackles will be here, i’ll call the company tomorrow and see if i can find out.