Suspension advice

What’s up guys, I’ve got a 19 SR5 with stock suspension and have recently been getting into some overlanding. Always been the camping type, but have recently started to enjoy the vehicle side of it.
Anyway, what mid tier suspension would some of you recommend? I’ve been looking into the dobinsons for their awesome spring rate options. I’d ad a bumper and winch, and aside from my camping gear that’s about it as far as weight goes. im not planning to add a rooftop as I enjoy hammock camping or throwing up a tent when weather is harsher.

I’ve done a TON of research but am just having issues settling in on a lift. I do not need reservoir or anything crazy and I’d like to keep it under 2k or around that

 

Do you need a lift to accomplish something?

 

Yes, I need better overall ground clearance. This past week I took some honestly not too difficult trails and had more scrapes and bangs than I had liked. And to be honest, the look would be appreciated too lol.

 

We definitely have a lot of options with Dobinsons. I've been running this thread for years, so you can see everyone's feedback and reviews in it.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/dobinsons-2016-2023-taco-suspension-options.474308/

The twin tube struts and shocks would suit your needs just fine and just running a 2" front lift will keep the costs down without the needs for extra parts like UCA's, etc.

Lowest price options are here with an AAL or lift blocks: https://exitoffroad.com/product/dobinsons-lift-kit-toyota-tacoma-2016-2023-with-quick-ride-rear/

Or here with a full rear leaf pack: https://exitoffroad.com/product/dob...-kit-for-2005-to-2023-tacoma-4x4-double-cabs/

 

Thoughts? I'd like a 3" lift thats level overall. I currently have the 220mm seat height selected should i change this?

 

Those struts are not height adjustable.

$356 GS59-221 Dobinsons Pair of Front Struts Compatible with Toyota FJ Cruiser 2006-2010 and Tacoma 4x4 2005-2018 - GS59-221

GS59-221 are 213mm, GS59-220 are 226mm (they add 1" of lift). C59-352 with GS59-220 gives 3" of lift with ~200lbs added to the front of constant weight.

The only other thing you need is u-bolts.

 

keep it to 2 inches and your CVs will last longer.

 

Are you planning on staying with stock tire size? If you lift 2” then lets say go plus 2 on tire size you’ll negate any gained clearance.

 

What?

 

What would I get with the GS59-350 and GS59-220? Is that a 2.5” lift with a constant weight of 140ish? If so, will this give me a level look with the full 5 spring pack? Do you recommend a new UCA with this set up?

 

Yes that will be about 2.5" up front. The full rear leaf pack lifts 2", so you're only removing 1/2" of rake with that difference.

I recommend UCAs at any height of 2.5" or more

 

Looking to get this set up. Can you confirm if these are the C58-352 springs, and will it have the shim added to the driver side or not? Thanks!!

 

Yes, those will be the 352 coils. if you want the spacer, you have to add one to your order.
https://exitoffroad.com/product/dob...-spacer-for-4runner-tacoma-fj-hilux-gx-prado/

 

Does the spacer actually help that much?

 

It raises that side up by 1/2", so if you have a lean you're trying to correct, it helps a lot.

 

Awesome, last question before I pull the trigger. I want to achieve 2” lift, I have a bumper and winch equaling 142lbs. I also have a set of rock slickers that weight about 90lbs a piece. I read you’re suppose to account for just the front half so 142+90 is 232. Should I continue with the 352 springs or bump up to the next set?

 

No. Rock sliders don't add leverage to the front end like a bumper and winch do. Just like passenger weight barely affects ride height as well.

 

Awesome! Just purchased. I’m going with a block lift in the back for right now. Once I’m able to purchase the rear set up. Which shocks do you recommend? The regular or extended MRR?

 

depends on budget and uses and frequency of use. if you’re anything like me or 75% of the people on this website, you’re always gonna want more.

 

Got it, thanks for the order!!

I pretty much always suggest the regular MRA59-A940 shocks unless you're going to run big tires and need to restrict the up travel anyway. The MRA59-A941 require 2" bump stop extensions, which limits up travel, but gains down travel, so there's not a real travel gain by running them. They also require longer brake lines.