We've stocked Dobinsons parts (primarily coils/shocks and all things 8x/100/200) for quite some time, back when @crikeymike was my sales rep there. Most leaf springs were special order until the last couple years when we started stocking them. We're still adding to the physical leaf spring...
OME did have applications to retain the rubber cushion and keep the retainer by using spacers that would prevent it from getting crushed or causing torque issues.
The spacer however is a much better solution. We had them made in stainless for better longevity...
You called Cruiser Outfitters and they said we don't stock Dobinsons? There are 13 of us there so it's possible you caught someone not in the know. We stock 6x Dobinsons springs and shocks. I'll get everyone in the building (and out of the building) up to speed on that, I apologize for the...
Which part number shocks are you waiting on? We stock the full Dobinsons 6x suspension lineup @ Cruiser Outfitters, I'm not familiar with any back-orders on our stock fwiw.