Dobinsons 2016-2023 Taco Suspension Options

You have adjustable front struts so unless you have a lot of weight on the front, you would raise the seat height. What seat height is it set to now?

These springs don't settle 1.5", so either it was measured before it was driven (after the truck was put on the ground), or the before and after measurements were taken wrong, or extra weight was added.

Rear height is dictated by the leaf pack used. What does "option 2" on those mean?

 

Hey guys! I was wondering if i can use the dobinsons coil on my bilstein 6112s shock? which coil would keep me at 3 inches? the bilstein coils sag a lot haha.

 

No, the coils on 6112 are a different style and size and won't fit on Dobinsons struts

 

I want to run a dobinsons coil on a bilstein strut, online it says that the dobinsons coil will work with a bilstein shock

 

Online where?

 

On a 5100 that takes an OE style coil, yes, but a 6112 comes with it's own coils that are flat top and bottom with a different ID size - no

 

Update:

Threw on the 220 struts with the 352 coils tonight. I’m at 40” ground to fender, 24” hub to fender. Will remeasure in a few days after I do the AAL and let everything settle.

 

Front: 220 struts, 352 coils, UCAs
Ground to fender: 39”
Hub to fender: 23.5”

Rear: 940 shocks, 110R, AAL
Ground to fender: 40”
Hub to fender: 24.5”

2020 TRD OR DCSB with the following additional weight: roof rack, awning, CBI overland bars, Smittybilt tent, RCI sliders, and some light shit bolted to the rack (axe, shovel, recovery boards). No bumpers or winch yet.

Tires: 255/85/16 Yokohama Geolandar G003 M/T on stock 2020 TRD Off-road wheels

 

were UCA's necessary?

 

It looks like my reservoir hose is going to rub on a few metal pieces. How did you guys protect yours?

 

Just got a similar setup. I definitely feel like I got heavier than needed because I’m planning for some more modifications. Hope it’s not too rough until then.

Dobinsons C59-352 - (50mm-2.0") Heavy load front end (110-240lbs) / (60mm-2.4") Stock front end (x2)
Dobinsons FRONT SHOCKS

$356 GS59-221 Dobinsons Pair of Front Struts Compatible with Toyota FJ Cruiser 2006-2010 and Tacoma 4x4 2005-2018 - GS59-221

GS59-221 - Twin tube, nitrogen charged, provides no extra lift (x2)
Dobinsons Front IFS Diff Drop Kit for Toyota Tacoma 4Runner and FJ Cruiser(DD59-527K) (DIFF DROP KIT, RECOMMENDED FOR 2.5" OF LIFT OR MORE) (×1)
Dobinsons REAR LEAF SPRINGS L59-111-R Raised Height (55mm Lift, 2.1"), Heavy Duty, 600LB constant load (x2)
Dobinsons REAR SHOCKS

$315 GS59-940 Dobinsons Pair of Rear Shocks Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 4x4 2005-2018 - GS59-940

GS59-940 - Twin tube, nitrogen charged, suitable for 2-3" lift. (x2)
Dobinsons Greasable leaf spring bolt Kit for Toyota Tacoma and Tundra 2005 to 2018 and more(SP59-060) (x2)

 

I didn’t order them with the similar dobinsons setup I just bought. I was under the impression anything 3” or below didn’t need them. I’m not going to have it installed for a bit. The shop I use did email me back and said this specifically regarding UCAs (note: I don’t buy the parts from them so they are not trying to sell me anything);

“The extra caster from the arms is nice when we get to the alignment side of it but I'm sure we can make it drive ok without.”

 

If you want enough caster that it isn't a chore to drive straight on the highway and bump steer doesn't yank the wheel off road then UCA will be a nice thing to have even at 2" of lift. 3" I'd consider them mandatory.

 

I did a similar dobinsons 3” lift on my 5th gen 4Runner and didn’t do UCAs. Never had any issues with it driving straight or being hard to drive. Granted they are different vehicles. I will think about it I guess.

 

thats exactly what im reading "below 3" UCA's arnt needed" but i have the money to get them if it is an issue but i dont want to buy any unnecessary parts

 

Your lower cam adjustment bolts actually have a decent amount of movement in them on the tacos. If you don't off-road or go with massive tires, up to a 3-in lift can be done without upper control arms

 

Can we get a front pick to see how the skinnies look? I bet very nice

 

Sure thing, I’ll take one tomorrow

 

Depends what you define necessary as for yourself. For me, yes. The extra caster allows the 33.2” tires to not rub with a good alignment and no CMC even at full stuff and lock with spacers

 

I've got 314 coils on

$356 GS59-221 Dobinsons Pair of Front Struts Compatible with Toyota FJ Cruiser 2006-2010 and Tacoma 4x4 2005-2018 - GS59-221

GS59-221 struts so about 2" of lift with 265/70R17 Wildpeak AT3W's. No UCA's and it drives straight as an arrow at any speed.