Dobinsons 2016-2023 Taco Suspension Options

I think I go over it in this video.

https://youtu.be/VeRMF5e6Vqo

 

A good alignment shop should have zero issues doing this

 

Thank you for all of the suggestions & recommendations; they're all greatly appreciated. Perfect timing too, FedEx delivered one of the two leaf springs today.

 

They said “We use the 5074 struts since it has about a 1/3” more droop than the 50220 which pairs well with the aftermarket control arms that are on your truck”. Not sure how legit that is but as long as it’s valved the same…

Next curiosity, I’ve not been entirely happy with the amount of front lift so I got under the truck tonight to measure the coil seat height.

It’s not the most accurate measurement but it seems like the seat isn’t close to 213mm(8.38"), seems like it’s 8” or under. The end of the tape was at the base of the perch, where the top locknut and seat meet.

What’s your thoughts, does it looks like it’s set correctly for 314s?

edit: after reading more posts I thought i should add that I’m at around 21.5” hub to fender.

 

Can't tell from that photo. You should be at 22" hub to fender with stock weight and those set properly, so you'll want to raise it up a little.

 

@Crikeymike , need a suggestion on getting a 3" lift in the rear with the

$315 gs59-940 dobinsons pair of rear shocks compatible with toyota tacoma 4x4 2005-2018 - GS59-940

gs59-940. Which leaf pack would I need. I currently have the 2" quickride kit with the aforementioned rear shocks and the 220 with the 352 coils in the front. Currently the rear is 1" lower than the front. Stance is a little off IMO. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

How it go

 

So I have a BA HighLine Bumper no Winch and may or may not add one in the future. I have 5100’s and stock coils on top perch but they’ve sagged 1/2” since adding the bumper. My question is to get 352’s or 314’s.

 

Thanks! The thread’s been a great source of info, super helpful to be able to have some independent advice.

 

Thanks again. You’ve been a great source of info all through the process - super helpful to be able to have some independent advice.

 

Are you replacing the stock springs on the 5100s with Dobinsons springs? If you're planning on adding a winch, then I'd go with the 352s, and work your way up the perch when the winch goes in.

 

Yep, need to replace stock coils, not sure if I will even install a winch…. Want to make sure the352’s won’t be too harsh. Although I know stock coils are 700lb also

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...2016-tacoma-presented-by-toytec-lifts.395798/

717 for the sport. But yeah.

 

314s are 586 spring rate with a free ride height of 15.9449"
352s are 730 spring rate with a free ride height of 15.1575"

You may need to test one spring and dial it in on the perch. If that doesn't work, you're only out the price of the other set of springs. I have the 352s with a slimline bumper and winch, and will be moving up to the 354s and removing the tophat spacers. I'd lean towards the 352 because you're thinking about getting a winch, but it's hard to say because I'm on the MRR coilovers, and you're on 5100s, so the ride and adjustments are different. Let us know how it works out!

 

Just want to get my gains back to 2” without to harsh of a ride

 

The L59-111-R are the closest to 3" with stock weight (they're like 2.75" on an empty dual cab short bed). They just sold out last week and will be out of stock for a few months. You can run the L59-112-R and remove the 5th leaf from the top to make them the same as the 111-R's, then keep that AAL handy in case you need more load support in the future.

These: https://exitoffroad.com/product/dob...air-for-toyota-tacoma-2005-to-2020-l59-112-r/

 

I would go with the 314's. You can always play with the clip height on the 5100's to adjust the height up if needed.
https://exitoffroad.com/product/dob...rings-for-toyota-4x4-trucks-and-suvs-c59-314/

 

I could use some advice. I currently have OME shocks with 887 springs in front. In the rear I have Wheelers 1.5” progressive AALs, Rago hangers, alignment shims and stock overload springs. Also blue Sumo springs in place of bump stops.

Problems:

• After adding the hangars in the rear and a Greenlane Offroad aluminum bumper and winch in the front, my rake is a bit much, even though I run a an 80 lb Diamondback cover and 150 lb rtt. I could use at least another 0.5” in front.
  
• My front articulation is not great, I’d like it to be more. Rear seems good.
• I sometimes get axle hop in sand and snow. Seems to be a bit better with the Rago hangars.

Any recommendations?

 

Is your front sway bar still attached?

 

Yes and it will remain so.