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Help me decide all pro expo, dobinson, ironman4x4

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Beer-toe, Nov 25, 2020.

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Allpro expo, dobinson, iron man4x4

  1. Allpro expo

    1 vote(s)
    4.5%
  2. Dobinson

    15 vote(s)
    68.2%
  3. Ironman4x4 america

    6 vote(s)
    27.3%
  1. Nov 25, 2020 at 6:09 AM
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    Beer-toe

    Beer-toe [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I know and im sorry. But with all these deals going on i want to take advantage and i need leaf springs, but cant pull the trigger.

    Can anyone of you chime in and what you suggest or experience with? I cant dig up a whole lot of info or reviews in dobinson or iron man 4x4.

    All pro expo seems to be good but then i was reading some negative input as well.

    Im trying to gain some lift and be able to withstand some weight. I have a snugtop, full size spare 285/70, aftermarket steel bumper and recovery gear. In the bed. I the front lifted about 2.5". I want the truck to sit level and not sit to stink bug.

    Here is what i have been researching
    Dobinson
    (L59-111-R)
    2.1" 600lb Constant Load


    Ironman 4x4 Leaf
    LOAD (0-440LBS) REAR LEAF SPRINGS KIT SUITED FOR 2005+ TOYOTA TACOMA

    Quantity Required: Pair
    Estimated Lift: 2"
    Additional Load: 0-440LBS
    Package Details: Pair
    Attributes: Driver Side and Near Side

    2005+ Tacoma Rear expo 3" Leaf Springs

    I like the 2" lift provided by dobinson and and iron 4x4 and and the weight rating.

    Im skeptical on the 3" lift from all pro and i couldn't find to much info on the weight capacity


    Im leaving out dakars. I like tge icon rxt but no sales rigt now
    I like deavers also but they are more pricey

     
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  2. Nov 25, 2020 at 6:52 AM
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    mlcc

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    You should list the prices on all the springs, I have the dakars and love them so
     
  3. Nov 25, 2020 at 8:51 AM
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    Beer-toe

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    Dobinson 565
    All pro 600 shipped or 500 picked up
    Ironman4x4 550
     
  4. Nov 25, 2020 at 11:44 PM
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    Beer-toe

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    I went dobi, seems like they are a much popular choice on here
     
  5. Nov 25, 2020 at 11:46 PM
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  6. Dec 12, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    Good choice on the Dobinsons. All Pro was a pain to deal with for mine. You need to shim the axle, add some spacers at the leaves and they don’t have a brake cable bracket so it just flops around.
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2020 at 6:37 PM
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    Beer-toe

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    What did you do for the brake cable bracket?
     
  8. Dec 12, 2020 at 6:57 PM
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    It’s just flopping around still
     
  9. Dec 12, 2020 at 6:59 PM
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    Beer-toe

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    I zip tied it lpl
     
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  10. Mar 12, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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    @Beer-toe - how are those Dobs treating you? How much lift did they end up giving?

    I'm in a DCLB with around a constant 300lbs in/on the bed and only a 1.75" lift in the front. I damn sure don't want to be stink-buggin'...
     
  11. Mar 12, 2021 at 3:08 PM
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    Beer-toe

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    So far so good. I really like the springs. I haven't noticed much sag yet maybe a 1/2". I sit pretty close to level on a 2.5 lift up front and my bamf bumper I would say it has a very slight rake. I think with only 1.75 it will sit stink bug but don't waste your time on a aal or block, these springs have much better road manners and better feel. And they will settle over time
     

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