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Dobinsons 2016-2023 Taco Suspension Options

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Crikeymike, Feb 7, 2017.

  1. Apr 13, 2023 at 2:20 PM
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    e6400ultra

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    The specs for the C59-300 springs on your site say:

    2.0″ – Toyota Tacoma Single Cab V6 2016-23 Heavy Load

    1.0″ – Toyota Tacoma Dual Cab Short Bed V6 2005-2023


    Since there is no 16-23 Single Cab, I assumed this was a typo referring to Access Cab.
     
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  2. Apr 13, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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    I see what you're saying. A single cab is not an access cab.

    C59-300 wouldn't add any lift to an access cab, since it's already lifted 1" more than a dual cab.
     
  3. Apr 19, 2023 at 7:03 PM
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    So, after 1 week and 170 mi of driving, Measurements are
    From Hub Ctr to bottom of fender 22 3/4 both driver and pass side are dead on (I do have 1/4 lean spacer also).

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  4. Apr 19, 2023 at 7:39 PM
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    Pretty sure I’ll need to get some UCA’s, alignment guy said I was pretty maxed out.
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2023 at 8:38 PM
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    So. Many. Stickers.
    What are your numbers at currently?
     
  6. Apr 20, 2023 at 8:06 AM
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    What numbers are you referring to? Alignment or height numbers?
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2023 at 3:29 PM
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    Is there a recommended hammer hanger/shackle hanger for Dobinson springs? I'm running the L59-112-R springs.
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2023 at 4:47 PM
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    I was asking about alignment numbers lol

    Archive and Bamf both make excellent hangers.
     
  9. Apr 20, 2023 at 4:51 PM
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    Thanks!
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2023 at 5:07 PM
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    Umm…it’s a Pro Retired 4/29/2023 Dobinsons MRR Dobinsons UCA Dobinsons C59-314 Front Springs Dobinsons I59-110 Rear Springs 4.88 Yukon Gears CMC MobTown Sliders Line-Xed RCI Aluminum Skid BAMF Recessed Grille WARFAB Rear tube bumper SSO Full Plate Hybrid (sitting in the garage still) TTD Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Clazzio Dark Gray Seat Covers 35% Tint Vinyl Tailgate Letters Undercover Elite Tonneau Apex Stealth Cali LED 31.5" w/upgrade OPT 7 harness and MicTuning Switch V5 Gemtech Homelink 265/75 16 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T Volk Gloss Black 16” 17' Pro Rigid Fog Lights 17' Pro Tail Lights Complete sound proofing
    I've looked at these before...what do they do exactly? My install guy said they weren't needed.
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2023 at 5:16 PM
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    From Archives website:

    "The Archive Garage Hammer Hangers will noticeably improve ride quality, improve handling by reducing rear sway, increase travel capacity (12" typical, 14" max), and vastly increase durability over stock flimsy hangers, which cause the annoying Tacoma rear jitters."
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2023 at 6:05 PM
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    When you mention rebound do you mean 8 clicks or 8 turns?
     
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  13. Apr 21, 2023 at 5:56 AM
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    You had already looked at my alignment…. Haha. The alignment tech told me I’m maxed out with the OE UCA’s

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  14. Apr 21, 2023 at 6:10 AM
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    Clicks. It wouldn't be possible to go that many turns
     
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    Haha so I have! Sorry I see so many different ones day in and day out

    Unfortunately without seeing the cam adjustment tabs it's hard to tell but if he's got them turned completely in any further turns would start going backwards then. Yes he is correct youre maxed out.
     
  16. Apr 21, 2023 at 10:54 AM
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    Ok, thanks… looks like UCA’s are next on the agenda. Will have to wait till for awhile. But it drives fine so it’ll work
     
  17. Apr 21, 2023 at 12:24 PM
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  18. Apr 21, 2023 at 1:21 PM
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    Is there a way to make the clicks for the rebound adjustment easier to hear/feel?
     
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  19. Apr 21, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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    Mechanics stethoscope
     
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  20. Apr 21, 2023 at 8:29 PM
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    It's pretty obvious, unless you have lost the clicker ball. LMK. I have extra. See my post here
     
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