Any progress on the powder coat and install? I pulled the trigger on a Dobinsons setup with the 566 front and 569 rear springs (V6 4dr). Install scheduled for next week….Not yet, still waiting for the springs to get done at powdercoat. If I don’t hear anything after this week I’ll call them to check in. I’d like to get them in before the end of the month but it’s not looking promising.
The good news is I got them back from powdercoat. I’m still waiting on install though. I’ll be doing it myself at work and with all the other things I need to install I’ll need to take a day off of work but will be there working on my Bronco.
Maybe next week if I can sweet talk my manager, but most likely the following week.
Looks like my kinda “day off”The good news is I got them back from powdercoat. I’m still waiting on install though. I’ll be doing it myself at work and with all the other things I need to install I’ll need to take a day off of work but will be there working on my Bronco.
The second link you gave says it provides 2-3” of lift on Sasquatch. Did yours add lift?
I have the full Dobinsons IMS suspension installed on my 22OBX non-sas. I can say after getting it dialed in, it rides great! Standard spring rate up front, heavier duty in the rear for when all my gear gets loaded up.
TLDR- Happy with the Dobinsons IMS lift.
Long version…
Just had the Dobinsons kit installed on my Bronco yesterday. They installed Dobinsons IMS dampers front and rear with the Dobinsons 566 front spring (+110lbs) and 569 rear spring (+150-300lb). I also had Icon UCA’s and Dobinsons lower trailing arms installed with a RCI fuel tank skid and rock sliders.
Here she is as delivered on stock SAS suspension. Plastic bumper, plastic engine shield, and no skids…
Here she is on stock SAS suspension with 160lbs of bumper/winch and 120lbs of metal skids (+280). The bumper and winch caused a noticeable drop up front…
Here she is post lift now supporting the same 160lb bumper and 120lbs of skids, but with an additional 60lbs for a fuel tank skid and 135lbs of rock sliders (+475lbs total).
The lift is subtle, but I can confirm two inches of lift measured from the ground to the bottom of the crash bar up front. The Dobinsons lift is listed as 2-3” on the Sasquatch models. I asked the shop to play it safe and stay closer to 2” and keep some rake for when I load up the rear.
Here is a shot of the CV axle and tie rods. Far from an expert, but angles don’t look bad to me…
Here’s a quick driveway flex test. 6.5” risers on opposite corners is hardly a challenge for a stock build…
No off-road yet, but I’ve gotten ~120 miles of driving around town and open road. The ride is firmer and more controlled with less brake dive and body roll. Doesn’t feel harsh over speed bumps and potholes. It aligned to proper spec and tracks down the road well. So far I am pleased with how the Dobinsons IMS lift turned out.
I have the at3’s and absolutely love them. I’m going to Moab in April so I’ll see how they do in some more serious off-roading. I’m also curious on the rt trails because I’m contemplating getting those when I move to 37s later this year.
I'm running it with the links it came with and everything seems to fit fine. I noticed they sell longer and shorter links on their site and say they may be needed. The instructions have you assemble them and turn the ends all the way down until they stop so there is a lot more adjustment to lengthen them. I however don’t think it’s needed.
I am running a 285/75/17.
