There's other way if you can't get an Allen key in the top or undo the top bolt . Use spring compressors and compress the spring which will relieve pressure on the bottom seat. You weren't too worried about scratching the powder coat anyway . If you don't have spring compressors jack the car off the ground , take wheels off then put another jack under the hub to compress spring . Use tie wire to hold spring compressed. Remove jack from under up and there will be little pressure on the strut seats. Once height is adjusted put back back under hub. Take pressure then cut the tie wire . It really works a treat when getting original springs out to lower a Commodore 😅
I tried it today with the Pajero. Even after raising the top nut to its highest position, it’s still very difficult to rotate the adjustment ring. Could it be that the preload travel far exceeds the length of the top locking bolt? I couldn’t turn using adjustment tool by hand, so I used an extended pipe. However, my adjustment ring got damaged and dent the adjust ring This isn’t a good method-I’ll have to take it off and use a spring compressor to release the preload.
Mate i just got dobinsons 2 inch installed, 350's in front, up to 60kg... 2023 sr hilux extra cab. i have a toyota commercial bar lights, dual battery. Its sitting way to high, when i stand on the bar it barely moves. Havent touched adjustments left them how they came, mechanic that sells the dobinsons gear said they come at the right height. Nice info, thanks
I installed my Dobinson IMS C59-302 - Stock - 2.5" with the 2.5" spring and craned it up to 226 mm it was too compressed, a shop dropped it to 213mm and it still rides pretty stiff/harsh. I have 400miles on the new shock should it soften up at all?
I talked to a guy who experienced this, he added weight wherever he could and cycled the springs a lot and they loosened up . It'll take more than 400 probably though.
There's other way if you can't get an Allen key in the top or undo the top bolt . Use spring compressors and compress the spring which will relieve pressure on the bottom seat. You weren't too worried about scratching the powder coat anyway . If you don't have spring compressors jack the car off the ground , take wheels off then put another jack under the hub to compress spring . Use tie wire to hold spring compressed. Remove jack from under up and there will be little pressure on the strut seats. Once height is adjusted put back back under hub. Take pressure then cut the tie wire . It really works a treat when getting original springs out to lower a Commodore 😅
I always thought it was needed to be adjusted when the spring was compressed. As long as it’s lubricated we can adjust?
I tried it today with the Pajero. Even after raising the top nut to its highest position, it’s still very difficult to rotate the adjustment ring. Could it be that the preload travel far exceeds the length of the top locking bolt? I couldn’t turn using adjustment tool by hand, so I used an extended pipe. However, my adjustment ring got damaged and dent the adjust ring This isn’t a good method-I’ll have to take it off and use a spring compressor to release the preload.
Hey I was told they only should be adjusted for different spring sizes that is all.
not adjustable ?
Kind regards
Bit late to the game with my comment, but I had mine wound up 30mm after they had settled after 6 months. Feels the same to ride in and drive.
I don't have the tool to adjust the height, where I can buy it or what the tool is called, my suspension is dobinsons MRR
If you mark the adjustment nut and turn it one rotation, how many mm movement is that? That would be handy to know when making height adjustments.
One full turn is 3mm height which equals 6mm of lift
Is there specific torque spec for that top bolt or is it just until its snug? Or maybe until where the factory marks are?
These or B60’s..set & forget sounds good?
Mate i just got dobinsons 2 inch installed, 350's in front, up to 60kg... 2023 sr hilux extra cab. i have a toyota commercial bar lights, dual battery. Its sitting way to high, when i stand on the bar it barely moves. Havent touched adjustments left them how they came, mechanic that sells the dobinsons gear said they come at the right height. Nice info, thanks
Get it from me next time 😁😉✌️
How far can you adjust them
Did you do this lift yourself mate. If so have you got a video of it?
Beautiful
If I am trying to lower the level of the car from 3 inch to 2 inch do I have to compress the spring up 1 inch or do I release it 1 inch down cheers
The ratio is 1:2, so you need to compress the spring 10mm
Bull bar n winch on tacoma 2nd gen ...
Dobinsons 350's ...ims at 209-210..ish...
So if you have dobinson suspension can you have it set at 3inch and if you get defected go and get it lowered to 2 inch???
I don’t see why not. Pretty sure they defect the height and not the part
By lowering down did it made the ride stiffer?
looking for this info as well. stiffer or softer?
@@snn517 softer
I followed exactly what you said but mine is super tight, I had to use a lever to turn the top nut even a quarter turn😢
Special tool included
Clean & lube or destroy
I installed my Dobinson IMS C59-302 - Stock - 2.5" with the 2.5" spring and craned it up to 226 mm it was too compressed, a shop dropped it to 213mm and it still rides pretty stiff/harsh.
I have 400miles on the new shock should it soften up at all?
I talked to a guy who experienced this, he added weight wherever he could and cycled the springs a lot and they loosened up . It'll take more than 400 probably though.
Bloke is gueto
If only it was that easy. Far from it