Suspension Refresh on my LX was completed. Went with Dobinsons MRA 4" Lift 3-Way Adj. Shocks & VT Coils (2.5"). Also had Dobinsons Adj. Rear Lower Control Arms, and Adjustable F&R Panhard Bar installed along with fresh Bushings.
My previous setup was OME J Springs with some custom-valved Doetsch Tech 12.5" Extended Travel shocks. My overall Impressions of the Dobinsons MRA/VT setup is that there was no noticeable change in ride height. Center of wheel hub to bottom of fender lip measurements are within 1/4" of what I had before. Though the VT's definitely deliver more than the advertised 2.5" Lift. They're a lot like OME J Springs in that regard. The VT's are meant for heavier rigs, and I do have a Slee bumper and winch up front, but not a ton of weight in the back yet. The end result is a bit firmer, more controlled ride. Not harsh, but I may need to play around with rebound settings because it seems to overreact a little to bumps. It gets a little squirrelly hitting bumps at speed. But body roll is a definitely more controlled and everything just feels tighter. I'm sure the new bushings helped with that.
I'll be wheeling this coming weekend down at Truckhaven Hills. We'll see how it does.
My previous setup was OME J Springs with some custom-valved Doetsch Tech 12.5" Extended Travel shocks. My overall Impressions of the Dobinsons MRA/VT setup is that there was no noticeable change in ride height. Center of wheel hub to bottom of fender lip measurements are within 1/4" of what I had before. Though the VT's definitely deliver more than the advertised 2.5" Lift. They're a lot like OME J Springs in that regard. The VT's are meant for heavier rigs, and I do have a Slee bumper and winch up front, but not a ton of weight in the back yet. The end result is a bit firmer, more controlled ride. Not harsh, but I may need to play around with rebound settings because it seems to overreact a little to bumps. It gets a little squirrelly hitting bumps at speed. But body roll is a definitely more controlled and everything just feels tighter. I'm sure the new bushings helped with that.
I'll be wheeling this coming weekend down at Truckhaven Hills. We'll see how it does.