Dobinson 6” IMS Shock Install Woes

[520 FZJ]

What’s up everyone, it’s been many years since I’ve posted on mud! Anyway, I decided it was time to upgrade my 7 year old nitro charger shocks and went with the Dobinson 6” IMS. Here is where I didn’t do enough research… I am still currently running the OME J heavy springs which only provide about 4 inches of lift if I’m not mistaken. The new shocks were painfully difficult to install, and seemed to be too close to bottoming out almost immediately. Anyway, I am reaching out for anyone who has any sort of advice on what I should do next! I was thinking of getting some different springs but still don’t want to go sky high!

Any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks!!

 

[520 FZJ]

Hello All! I guess what I was really aiming to ask here was what size bump stops do I need to purchase so my currently installed shocks don’t bottom out? As well as any other advice regarding coil spring setups and anything else I’ve forgotten about!

Thanks!!

 

[george_tlc]

So, you bought shocks for 6" lift? And you are trying to use them with J springs that 'may' give you 4".

You should purchase shocks that provide the up/down travel you need for the springs you are running. This gives a balanced articulation range. Then set bump stops to limit bottoming out conditions as needed.

Why did you purchase such tall shocks?

cheers,
george.

 

[Ecliff5]

I’ve got 6” IMS shocks and OME 2.5” heavy coils. There is not much up travel left on the shock at a low ride height, I’ve noticed I’ve bottomed out the shocks driving around so need to increase my bumpstop. I have a 2” drop spacer currently. I still need to go flex it out and see how much more I need to add or just get larger bumpstops and keep the same 2” spacer.

 

[Ecliff5]

So, you bought shocks for 6" lift? And you are trying to use them with J springs that 'may' give you 4".

You should purchase shocks that provide the up/down travel you need for the springs you are running. This gives a balanced articulation range. Then set bump stops to limit bottoming out conditions as needed.

Why did you purchase such tall shocks?

cheers,
george.

I prefer a low ride height, but still want a long shock for down travel. I am running 37s though so need to limit up travel regardless unless I start cutting. I had Fox 2.0 shocks and would lift a rear tire off the ground when wheeling.

 

[520 FZJ]

I’ve got 6” IMS shocks and OME 2.5” heavy coils. There is not much up travel left on the shock at a low ride height, I’ve noticed I’ve bottomed out the shocks driving around so need to increase my bumpstop. I have a 2” drop spacer currently. I still need to go flex it out and see how much more I need to add or just get larger bumpstops and keep the same 2” spacer.
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This is basically what I was looking for, I need to get an extended bump stop and add a spacer it seems. Do you have any recommendations as far as a brand goes? Thanks for the response!

 

[520 FZJ]

So, you bought shocks for 6" lift? And you are trying to use them with J springs that 'may' give you 4".

You should purchase shocks that provide the up/down travel you need for the springs you are running. This gives a balanced articulation range. Then set bump stops to limit bottoming out conditions as needed.

Why did you purchase such tall shocks?

cheers,
george.

Thanks for the response! I will more than likely be purchasing some new springs that will be more useful for my application in the very near future. I purchased long shocks mainly for the longer down travel etc…