Dobinsons 2016-2023 Taco Suspension Options

Thanks- order placed!

 

Dobinsons Tacoma UCA's now come fully assembled. There was a price change that just happened to reflect the difference, but now at least no one can "forget to add on the assembly cost" to them.

https://exitoffroad.com/product/dob...a-2005-19-hilux-2005-19-and-fortuner-2005-19/

 

Making a new post as quite a few people liked my original post and wasn't sure if they would see the EDIT

I will be taking better pictures hopefully tomorrow for y'all

My suspension come in and was installed this past weekend by myself and my dad. Full install took about 6 hours with no complications

New ride height is 23" all around, gained 2.5" up front and 2" in the back. I ended up being leveled instead of having a bit of rake.

I put wildpeak at3 285/70/17 on the wheels and I have driven ~15 miles very gently on it so far. I have to take care of some rubbing happening this week and then I will feel better giving the truck a real shakedown and pushing the suspension.


@Crikeymike was an insane help with getting me the right parts for what I was looking for and answering all my stupid questions so fast. Mike thank you again for helping me out, your customer service is incredible and your knowledge is awesome.

I'm thinking of doing a complete build guide along with a suspension tutorial/guide. Dobinsons and exitoffroad have great instructions however there's there a few things I couldn't find and I had a few different documents combined to make myself a full guide.


The only issue I had, which i've seen another user post before, was the paint on the springs being all fucked up.

 

Looks good man!! It should settle in over the next 500 miles or so, depending how much flexing the suspension gets.

Looks like you peeled the sticker off, it also covers the spot where the coils are hooked during powder coating.

 

That's what I figured, that it was during the painting process. Thanks Mike!

 

6 months or so update, meant to do a sooner one but my entire neighborhood burned to the ground in the Marshall fire back in December… oh well, shit happens.

Went to Moab a month ago, ran the entire Hell’s Revenge trail in the rain. Suspension did great, removed my sway bar and haven’t put it back on since.

I’ll measure my hub to fenders later today and edit this post.

FD: 22.75”
FP: 23”
RD/RP: 24”

Components:
Front: 352 coils, 220 struts, UCAs
Rear: 940 shocks, 110R, AAL

Wheels/Tires:
Stock 2020 TRD OR wheels (dipped)
1.25” spacers
255/85/16 Yokohama Geolandar G003 MT

Daily Weight:
Prinsu rack
2 rifle cases with tools and recovery gear
Roam 5’ awning
RCI sliders
CBI overland bars
Smittybilt tent
Traction boards
HiLift jack
1Up HD 2 bike rack

 

Oh man!! It must have been fun dealing with all that mud, and then getting into your tent!! hahaha

Thanks for the post and the photos. The truck is looking awesome!!

 

Is that the new 2023 quicksand
that looks like it was an epic trip

 

Hey guys I want to give a thanks to Mike from Exit Offroad he got me setup with some front Coilovers from Dobinsons I went with the IMS with there 354 springs on his recommendation and they are great. I switched from Falcon suspension to get a better ride on road and to help support the weight of my bumper and winch and so far they've been great on road nice and plush. I haven't had them Offroad yet to see how they perform but im sure they will be great.

 

I also made a video on installing them not a real install video but a little bit of the process.
https://youtu.be/rguA7Oggbws

 

Nice video!! Man, you got that install done quickly!!

 

Yeah with out a sway bar in the way it’s a pretty swap out lol

 

Could anyone advise on this small spacer. I am installing my coils, this small aluminum spacer is not mentioned on Mike's video. I assume it's where it needs to be? Any confirmation would be great!

 

It stays in if you're lifting more, so that you get a little extra down travel. Leave it there if you're doing 2.5" or more of lift.

 

Thanks Mike!

 

Having an issue with my sway bar mount after installing my lift. I was preparing to install spacers when I noticed this 1/2 inch space on the driver's side. Logic tells me to remove the "Taco lean" spacer to correct it. Has anyone else experienced this?

 

Update!

Spacer removed all is well.

 

@Crikeymike Are there any instructions floating around that detail the installation of the Dobinsons AAL? Looking to upgrade my 111s to 112s in the near future. Thanks!

 

No, but it's simple. Clamp the leaf pack, remove center pin, separate lower leaves, add in add a leaf then assemble with the new longer pins.

The add a leaf part number will end in R5 for example and that's the 5th leaf down when installed.

 

Quick question,

I have a 2WD that is running full Dobinsons. I have the C59-314 up front with GS59-220b. I have a BAMF hybrid coming with plates that should be around 100-120#. Right now the ride is rough over speed bumps as I can tell the shock is topping (maxing?) out. Will the bumper weight be enough to smooth out the ride or should I change springs? I am not adding any more armor after the bumper. Anything else I should order from you. @Crikeymike