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Dobinsons 4th Gen 4Runner Suspension options

Discussion in 'Exit Offroad' started by Crikeymike, Apr 23, 2020.

  1. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:08 PM
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    Crikeymike

    Crikeymike [OP] Exit Offroad, Dobinsons Specialist Vendor

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    Hey guys, my name is Mike Tomczyk (aka Crikeymike) and I'm the former GM of Dobinsons USA, but now running my own company, Exit Offroad. I've been in the industry since 1998 and have always preferred to focus on suspension for 4x4's, since it's something you'll feel every single time you move your vehicle, whether driving to work or home, or offroad for the weekend. Everyone has their own build plans for their vehicle, so no same combo of parts is necessarily right for everyone, which is why we offer such a variety - to get you exactly what you're looking for!!

    I'm putting together a post here for the definitive information thread about all of the components we make and offer for the 4th Gen guys.

    Yes, the coils are teal/green/blue color (update - other colors now available). It's something Dobinsons have been doing for years in Australia as their trademark color, which makes it easy to spot on the trail. They're extremely well powder coated, so if you don't like the color, you could paint over them before installation.

    Also, our shock paint is baked on enamel and is extremely tough compared to some competitors. It resists chips, flaking and rusting very well.

    Added Load Weight.
    How much extra accessory weight have you added to your truck? Did you add a 150LB front bumper and an 80LB winch? That's constant weight, and will change which coil to buy.
    Did you add our drawer system (hopefully) to the back end (150LBS) or a steel bumper with swing out tire carrier (200LBS)? That will also change which coil we would suggest.
    You will want to consider that weight before ordering. If you order a heavy load coil without a heavy load, be warned that it won't ride as it's supposed to and the lift height will be incorrect.

    Click on each part number to be directed for further information

    Front Coil Options
    V6 Engines
    C59-134 - Stock height replacement coil. 370/370mm, 17mm wire, 586LB (made for a 3rd Gen 4runner, but works well on a 4th Gen for stock height replacement)
    C59-296 - Stock front end, low height 1-1.25" 378/378mm, 17mm wire, 586LB
    C59-300 - V6 - Stock front end load, 2" lift. 385/385mm, 17mm wire, 586LB
    C59-302 - V6 - Stock front end load, 2.5" lift. 395/395mm, 17mm wire, 586LB
    C59-302 - V6 - 100-220LBS heavy load front weight, 2" lift. 395/395mm, 17mm wire, 586LB
    C59-314 - V6 - 100-220LBS heavy load front weight, 2.5" lift. 405/405mm, 17mm wire, 586LB


    V8 Engines
    C59-302 - V8 - Stock front end load, 2" lift. 395/395mm, 17mm wire, 586LB
    C59-314 - V8 - Stock front end load, 2.5" lift. 405/405mm, 17mm wire, 586LB
    C59-314 - V8 - 100-220LBS heavy load front weight, 2" lift. 405/405mm, 17mm wire, 586LB
    C59-352 - V8 - 200-240LBS heavy load front weight, 2.0-2.25" lift. 385/385mm, 18mm wire, 730LB

    ***2.5" or more of lift, new UCA's are recommended with 3 degrees of caster correction***


    Rear Coil Options
    C59-323 - Stock height replacement. 375/375mm, 16mm wire, 216LB
    C59-599 - Stock rear end, .75" to 1.0" lift (keeps rear end low, allowing to level the vehicle rake with 2" front lift). 390/390mm, 17mm wire, 220LB
    C59-505 - Stock rear end load, 1.5" lift. 405/405mm, 17mm wire, 220LB
    C59-325 - Stock rear end load, 1.75" to 2" lift. 420/420mm, 17mm wire, 220LB
    C59-327 - 200-400LB heavy rear load weight, 2" lift. 410/410mm, 18mm wire, 271LB
    C59-329 - 600-800LB super ridiculous heavy rear load weight, 2" lift. 410/410mm, 18mm wire, 286LB
    C59-675V - Variable rate comfort option, stock rear weight, 2.5" lift. 470/470mm, 16mm wire, 157-230LB variable
    C59-677V - Variable rate comfort option, 400+LB heavy rear load weight, 2.5-3" lift. 500/500mm, 16mm wire, 157-230LB variable
    C59-701V - Variable rate, 600-700 LB heavy rear load weight, 3" lift, long travel. 500/500mm, 17mm wire, 210-245LB variable. Designed for those with heavy full rear bumper, tire carrier, roof rack, RTT, drawers, and fridge. Rides very well with all that weight, as well as when loaded even further.
    C59-749V - Variable Rate, 750-900 LB super heavy constant rear load, 3" lift, long travel. 520/520mm free height, 18mm wire, 198-300LB variable rate, usually around 270LB at loaded height


    Front Strut Options
    GS59-221 - Twin Tube, fixed mount (not adjustable), suits 0-2.5" lift (21.3" extended length), can be used on stock height or lifted vehicle, use with OE or aftermarket coils, coil seat mount same as OE. Diff drop kit not needed
    GS59-220 - Twin Tube, fixed mount, suits up to 3" of lift, higher coil seat height gives extra 1" lift at the wheels over listed coil spring heights above. (22.28" extended length), longer travel than normal, recommended to run with diff drop kit. Use this with 2" coil to get 3" of lift.
    IMS59-50220 - IMS Front Monotube Struts - suit 0-3.5" lift

    Dobinsons 3-way adjustable MRA struts and shocks have their own thread, located here: Here are the options too:
    MRA59-A221 - For 0-2.5" Front lift
    MRA59-A220 - For 2-3.5" Front lift - longer travel
    MRA59-A701 - For 0-3" Rear
    MRA59-A575 - For 3-3.5" Rear - long travel

    Rear Shock Options
    GS59-637 - Twin Tube, suits 0-2.5" lift. 581mm extended, 349mm compressed.
    GS59-705 - Twin Tube, suits 0-2.5" lift, softer valving for empty rear ends. 590mm extended, 355mm compressed
    GS59-701 - Twin Tube, longer travel, suits 2-3" lift. 605mm extended, 362mm compressed.
    GS59-575 - Twin Tube, Long Travel, suits 3" lift (3" bump stop spacers recommended so shocks don't bottom out). 730mm extended, 425mm compressed. That's 28.7"/16.7".
    IMS59-50705 - IMS Rear Shocks comfort valved - suits 0-3" lift - due March 2020
    IMS59-50701 - IMS Rear Shocks medium/heavy valved - suits 0-3" lift - due March 2020 (uses these for a vehicle with constant rear weight)
    IMS59-50575 - IMS Rear Long Travel Shocks - suits 3"+ lift (not for KDSS models) due May/June 2020[/B]

    Front Top Mount Strut Spacer - new February 2019
    PS59-4030 - Single 1/4" machine alloy strut spacer, anodized black, suits almost all Toyota's from the 90's to current. Drilled with 2 bolt patterns to fit multiple vehicles. 4Runner 3rd, 4th, and 5th Gen. All Tacoma's 1998 to 2019. All GX470/460. All FJ Cruisers. Can be used to correct a vehicle lean if one exists, or to add one to both sides to add 1/2" lift.


    Diff Drop Kit
    DD59-527K - required with 3" lift, could also be used for 2" to 2.5" lifts if desired to correct CV angle

    Adjustable Panhard Rod
    PR59-1423 - Rear adjustable panhard rod, realigns rear axle back to center when lifted 3"+

    Adjustable Rear Heavy Duty Control Arms
    WA59-520K - Rear Lower Adjustable Control Arms
    WA59-522K - Rear Upper Adjustable Control Arms

    Front UCA's
    UCA59-002K - Front UCA Set with Senkei 555 Ball joints - Pair of replacement upper control arms to fix alignment issues with 2.5"+ lift heights. Use OE type rubber bushes on the frame end, and replaceable high angle ball joint on the wheel side (they come not pressed in). 38mm OD tube, 5mm wall thickness (0.2") HSLA steel. Fixed caster of 3 degrees built in. Maintenance free, simply cannot make noise once installed properly

    Front Strut Top Caps/Hats
    SC59-001 - New upper caps - don't waste time pulling apart your old strut assembly just to get the cap off, buy new. Or better yet, we can pre-assemble the units before shipping so you can install at home faster.

    Rear Coil Spacers
    We make 15mm thick spacers, which install on top of the factory rubber isolator and below the coil seat on the frame. These are a good idea on older vehicles that tend to lean, add it to the low side
    Single 15mm Poly Coil Spacer - to correct vehicle lean - PS59-4025

    CV Outer Boot Kit
    CV59-554K - High clearance stretch style CV boots for the outer position of the front shafts. High quality silicone, includes all new grease and clamps - great for lifted vehicles with higher angle CV's which are prone to boot failure

    All options are listed in the suspension builder page here: https://exitoffroad.com/product/dobinsons-1-to-3-5-lift-kit-toyota-4runner-4x4-2003-2009/

    We're new to the USA market (June 2016), so a lot of people haven't heard of us before. And we don't have a lot of real world comparisons yet to all the options out there. We're always asking those who do buy our suspension to write a true honest review with photos and everything after they get it installed and drive it for a while.

    It's all very comparable. The coils are made in Queensland Australia, just like OME coils. Dobinsons shocks are twin tube nitrogen charged gas shocks, built almost the same as OME shocks. We have a few differences though, mainly that we use all rubber bushings for maximum vibration dampening and resistance to noise. Some shocks have built-in (welded) stone shields for forward-facing shocks. Here is the link to all the details of our shocks:

    Twin Tube Nitrogas

    And here's the one for our coil building process:
    Coil Springs



    EDIT: Update on 12/15/17.

    Bring on the kicking and screaming from those who have already bought..... :wacko: :yield:

    Due to popular demand and an amazing amount of requests, we have brought our most common 4Runner (and Toyota) coils to the US in 2 additional colors. Red and black. Now these part numbers are available (depending on stock) in classic Dobinsons Teal, TRD Red, and/or Black, depending on part number.

    C59-300 (Teal, red or black)
    C59-302 (Teal, red or black)
    C59-314 (Teal, red or black)
    C59-599 (Teal, red or black)
    C59-505 (Teal, red or black)
    C59-325 (Teal, red or black)
    C59-327 (Teal, red or black)


    C59-675V (Teal, red or black)
    C59-677V (Teal, red or black)
    C59-701V (Teal, red or black)

    Of course, we would prefer to sell the teal for branding reasons, but so many of you this year have asked us for a color choice, so here you go!!

    NOTE: the optional colors are not listed in the catalog, and are not sold on Amazon or Ebay.
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  2. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:11 PM
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    Crikeymike

    Crikeymike [OP] Exit Offroad, Dobinsons Specialist Vendor

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  3. Jun 15, 2022 at 12:15 AM
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    boomking

    boomking New Member

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    Hello Mike! I am interested in purchasing a set of dobinsons for my 4th gen 4Runner. Which full kit do you folks currently have in stock? I reached on to you on IG with no reply. Thanks!
     
  4. Jun 15, 2022 at 5:44 AM
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    Crikeymike

    Crikeymike [OP] Exit Offroad, Dobinsons Specialist Vendor

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    2014 4Runner w/Dobinsons MRA Suspension, Shrockworks bumper/sliders
    There are 100 ways to build a kit on my website. Pretty much every option is in stock in one color or another, and anything sold out says that it's on backorder.

    My site breaks it down the best.
    https://exitoffroad.com/product/dobinsons-1-to-3-5-lift-kit-toyota-4runner-4x4-2003-2009/
     
  5. Oct 20, 2022 at 8:39 AM
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    lemurlovin

    lemurlovin New Member

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    What are the exact specs for that suspension setup with those pics posted of the 4th Gens Mike? Really liking how they sit.
     
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