Dobinsons 2016-2023 Taco Suspension Options

Yeah, I’m not stoked on them. I’m going to call some local Colorado shops and see if they think 285s can fit with my setup without needing to cut the frame.

 

Look more like high top combat boots. Effective, if a little goofy looking

 

I just ordered 285/75/16 KO2s, skinny life ain’t for me. DiscountTire is just going to do a direct swap for me on Monday.

 

It's all personal taste IMO. I like that look. It reminds me of the 80s Toyota 4x4 truck look.

 

It's also objectively more effective when wheeling (unless you're crossing the Gobi or Sahara desert lol)

 

I almost bought one like below back in 1984. Really wish I had done it!

 

looks way better on older trucks. I don't think it looks great on 3rd gens, but that's just my very butthurt and buyer's remorse opinion right now lol

 

I hear ya. The wider tire definitely fits the hot wheels look of modern trucks. I'm gonna be needing tires soon for my 18 Sport AC, decisions.....

 

I just measured hub to fender on all 4, I think I only got an inch of lift in the front with 352 coils on stock weight? In the rear right now I have my CBI overland bars, Smittybilt tent, and 4 Falken Wildpeaks in my bed (old 265/70/16 tires).

Front Driver: 22.25”
Front Passenger: 22.5”
Rear Driver: 23”
Rear Passenger: 23”

Am I missing something here?

 

Did you max out the 226 mm distance as shown in this post? If not, what's your measurement? It took me 3 tries, and I'd still like another 1/2" (). 1st was to install the coilovers as assembled, 2nd to crank the threads to 226mm, 3rd to add the 1/4" top spacer. The springs also settled somewhere in-between. If it were me, I'd go a spring up from what Dobinson recommends.

 

I didn’t do the adjustable ones. Looked like the spring just dropped onto the strut and then I assembled the rest. Here’s a pic:

Tire is 255/85/16 so I think if it was only 1” it wouldn’t have that much fender clearance? I’m just confused all the way around now.

 

Were you planning on getting 2"+ lift, and then have it settle to 2" after adding the bumper and winch?

 

Correct

 

Sorry, not sure what to tell you. It was a trial and error for me. Maybe @Crikeymike can shed some light?

(I have the 352's with heavy bumper and winch, but adjustable coil overs and a 1/4" spacer to make it work)

 

I mean.... I looks really good lol.

Don't forget to factor in your taller tire when doing your measurements. Otherwise, following for updates

 

Thanks. All I did was measure from center of hub to beginning of fender. No idea. New tires get in Monday, 285/75/16 KO2. Expecting to have to CMC, but will cross that road when I need to.

 

Stock front hub to fender on tacomas vary from 20, 20.5 and 21". I'm guessing yours started at the taller front height from the factory. A 2" lift is usually 22" hub to fender on most Tacomas

 

So if I started at 20” I’d be at 2.5”, seems right for 352s on stock front end for a 2020 DCSB

 

Some better pics of the skinny’s and lift before I put the 285s on Monday