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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dallas05taco, Jun 3, 2020.

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  1. Aug 5, 2020 at 5:30 AM
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    Very nice!!

    But I think your truck needs some more black or white accents. Hahhaa
     
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  2. Aug 5, 2020 at 7:19 AM
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    Looks great! Still on stock tire size?
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2020 at 8:14 AM
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    Yes, for now.
     
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  4. Aug 5, 2020 at 2:52 PM
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    How much lift did you set as?
     
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  5. Sep 2, 2020 at 3:19 AM
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    This looks like a great kit. One of the best I have seen. I am surprised it is not more popular on TW.
     
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  6. Sep 2, 2020 at 10:08 PM
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  7. Sep 4, 2020 at 8:59 AM
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    Around 2.5"
     
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  8. Sep 5, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    methodMR305NV, 265/70/17duratracs, ARB RTT, DITCH Lights
    going for the big install tomorrow... ECGS bushing, JBA UCA's and Dobinson MRR/MRA's 2.5" with 111 rear leafpack, rear shocks are still on backorder so I am just putting Shock extensions from Toytec on the stock TRD OR shocks for now... everyone was sold out of 3" lift rear shocks (on the cheap, until my MRA rears show up)..

    until I'm done, here is a before pic... 265/70/17's.... sliders, and an SSO hybrid bumper with winch, and lightbar..
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  10. Sep 6, 2020 at 5:52 PM
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    Well I started in the install, the ecgs bushing was a PITA. Found an old rock chisel, and getting under the truck with a 32oz ball pee. Hammer worked pretty well at removing the cv shaft.. the frozen bushing went in fairly well with a cutoff/semi lathed piece of aluminum billet i had laying around. Put the cv back in with a whack of the same chisel.. then installed the UCA and the shock.. need to go to the hardware store in the morning to get a tap for the resi...

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    The other side is disassembled and waiting for some light, strut is removed. I do have a nursert tool, and a bunch of serts I can use.. might try them tomorrow for an easy install.. and yes I know resi is on the wrong side.. I moved it after reviewing photos, will be mounted forward of the front shield/ uca
     
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    so I got to opening my Leafs up, ans I saw the label on the springs, both are matching, are the dobinsons leafs side specific? did I get send two right side springs?
     
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  12. Sep 7, 2020 at 6:46 PM
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    No, they are not side specific. They both just face one direction, same as front springs.
     
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  13. Sep 7, 2020 at 7:44 PM
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    ok phew.... had read some manufacturers are side specific like "Icon"... planning to get them installed tomorrow... hopefully the shackles arent a PITA to remove the old bushings...
     
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    Fronts are done, doing the rear leafs tomorrow.. ran out of daylight..20200907_234902.jpg
     
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  15. Sep 8, 2020 at 4:59 PM
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    all installed, and checked torque on all fasteners... went for my first ride.. I think I may have gone heavy on the front springs, but it's very stable... and handles all the bumps VERY well.. doesnt get upset like the old suspension did.. and with the JBA 3* UCA's the steering feels better... going for alignment tomorrow morning.

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    Any updates on your experience with your setup?
     
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  17. Oct 17, 2020 at 3:30 AM
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    yes, I havent added the skidplates yet, front end is still hanging at the top of the shock stroke, but they are responsive, and very stable. the shocks definitly do take adjustments well, and with the proper spring rate/vehicle weight on them I believe this setup is excellent. did a ride in NMW with the fronts on, and rear stock shocks with the 2.4" rear leafs. the rear end was definitly under dampened, and kinda bouncy, but the front was great.. I now have the rears installed (one of the stock rear shocks drivers side was completely blown out, might account for the rear end hopping all over the place at high speed (55-60mph on logging roads)).... I have yet to do any high speeds offroad with the full setup. I am headed to granville NY on the 25th to an offroad park, will le you know how they handle a 6hour highway ride, and the offroad park.. has some high speed sections, and mud pit...
     
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  18. Oct 17, 2020 at 8:45 AM
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    Are these shocks with the RR and adjusters 2.5 and extended travel?
     
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  19. Oct 17, 2020 at 9:01 AM
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    they are not 2.5 they are 2.25" -ish and from what I know they are available in 0-2.5"lift, and 2-3.5" lift variants. they offer more adjustability than other shocks out there.. most only offer adjustable compression, while these offer compression, and rebound adjustment.. I have the 0-2.5" lift variant as I only wanted 2.5" lift...
     
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    Hey Scott and @Crikeymike

    What are these items for? They came in my kit, but none of the manuals that came with the MRR's really tell me what these are for or where they go. My guess is they are rebound adjusters for the front struts but I have no idea how to install them or what needs to be done to do it right.

    Anyone have any leads on these bad boyz?

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