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Dobinson lift vs Bilstien lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JaytallsTaco, Jul 15, 2019.

  1. Jul 19, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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    lenriquez

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    Why not both?

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  2. Apr 26, 2022 at 7:59 PM
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    How is your set up coming along? Did you set them in first notch and how high of a lift did you get? I was going to go with this set up since the 887 and 888 sags but heard that Dobinson doesnt is that true for you? Which Dobinson coils are you running? Thanks.
     
  3. Feb 21, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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    which spring rate is that exactly and what’s the lift height from stock?
     
  4. Feb 22, 2024 at 12:02 AM
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    It’s been 4 years since you posted this. How would you rate that setup now? Your rig looks great man. I’m thinking about getting nearly the same setup but with the Falkens.
     
  5. Feb 22, 2024 at 7:26 AM
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    I love my Dobinsons IMS, great ride on and off road
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  6. Feb 26, 2024 at 2:19 PM
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    I believe they’re 700 lbs. when new they gave me about 2.75. Closer to 2.5 ish after it settled.
     
  7. Feb 26, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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    They’ve been great. I’m carrying a lot more weight now. Front steel bumper/winch, full skids, sliders, mid height rack and RTT. The stiffer springs and having the rear leaf packs redone made a huge difference. Very stable on road and can take corners with very little body roll.
     
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  8. Feb 26, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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    Would you happen to know the exact springs you got?
     
  9. Feb 27, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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    Stock with a camper shell for now.
    Would the aal resolve the issue of having a fiberglass camper shell? And what settings did you do on your 6112? I’m thinking a similar set up.
     
  10. Feb 27, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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    I believe they were the C59-352.
     
  11. Feb 27, 2024 at 9:49 PM
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    That makes sense then. Dobinsons told me the C59-354 give a 2.75” lift with stock weight and a 2.5” lift heavy. But you can adjust the preload a tiny bit to get back up to 2.75” or 3”. I do believe they’re 700lbs or 730lbs. Not sure.
     
  12. Feb 27, 2024 at 10:46 PM
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    RCI skid and sliders, GoodYear Ultraterrains, HID's, SCS SR8s, lots of ME-SO goodies, Diamondback HD.
    I've had the Dobinsons MRA lift on my truck for almost two years now and I'm still glad that I went with them.
    I have the MRA59-A220 front struts with C59-352 front springs.
    And the MRA rear shocks with L59-111-R leaf springs.
    The attention to small details like swivel banjo fittings on the hose ends sold me on the brand.
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  13. Feb 28, 2024 at 3:24 AM
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    unfortunately with the shocks I got no preload adjustments. It might be an option with the MRR coilovers if you swap the springs in those.
     
  14. Feb 28, 2024 at 7:28 AM
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  15. Feb 28, 2024 at 11:21 AM
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    I have had both, I preferred the Dobinsons. They have an extended travel version as well.
     
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  16. Feb 28, 2024 at 10:45 PM
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    They have different spring rates available.
     

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