Dobinsons Rear UCA (WA59-522K)

[yackowski]

I need to replace the bushings in my rear control arms/panhard and adjust the pinion angle.

Anybody have any experience with the Dobinsons part number mentioned above? The PN covers so many vehicles I guess I am a bit leery.

Dobinsons Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms for Toyota 4Runner 2003-2021, FJ Cruiser, Prado 120/150, 100 Series Land Cruiserand Lexus GX470 / 460(WA59-522K)

**NOW Comes with rubber bushings installed Made from HSLA (High Strength Low Alloy) Steel, 5mm (0.2") wall thickness, and powder coated black Oversized adjusters and rod thickness for maximum strength and durability with double-nut locking feature Zinc plated, then powder coated black, for the...

www.dobinsonsdirect.com

I tried the search, but didn't see anyone with Dobinsons experience. Looks like a good value if they're as nice as the front UCA.

Thanks,
Cole

 

[OwnerCS]

No experience with Dobinsons but with the Trail-tailor double johnny type.

The adjustability was good to get the pinion angle and everything set up perfectly. Now I used a trick to keep the jam nuts from coming loose. The trick is after I had everything set, I used RED lock tight on the jam nuts. They are frozen in place. Also, I avoid unnecessary stretching poser shots per recommendation from the local 4X4 suspension experts.

 

[nukegoat]

No experience with Dobinsons but with the Trail-tailor double johnny type.

The adjustability was good to get the pinion angle and everything set up perfectly. Now I used a trick to keep the jam nuts from coming loose. The trick is after I had everything set, I used RED lock tight on the jam nuts. They are frozen in place. Also, I avoid unnecessary stretching poser shots per recommendation from the local 4X4 suspension experts.

That's a world I wouldn't want to live in

 

[yackowski]

Lol, I like your avatar picture!

 

[yackowski]

For anyone that reads this in the future: These do not currently fit. The 100 Series bolt diameter was too large for the bushings and I've since ordered the Ironman arms.

 

[smileyboy]

Just received my order. I wish I noticed this sooner. Thanks.

 

[westwardCruiser]

Dobinsons has a new product code now that says it's for the 100.

Dobinsons Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms for Toyota 100 Series Land Cruiser & Lexus LX470 (WA59-555K)

Comes with high quality rubber OE style bushings for maximum flexibility Made from HSLA (High Strength Low Alloy) Steel, 5mm (0.2") wall thickness, and powder coated black Oversized adjusters and rod thickness for maximum strength and durability with double-nut locking feature Zinc plated, then...

www.dobinsonsdirect.com

I need some advice on good options for adjustable rear control arms. I have a vibration under heavy acceleration, worse going uphill.
I installed OME863 springs last year and suspect my pinion angle is the culprit (and maybe worn out ujoints). My best measurement using a phone app is 0.9 degrees at the transfer case and 3.1 degrees at the axle. I've got 300k+ on it so a bushing refresh is in order anyway.

Questions:
1. Any opinions on the OEM rubber style bushings vs the johnny joints in the MT/SPC arms? Does anyone else make adjustable rear uppers with rubber?
2. Has anyone installed these dobinsons ones?
3. Can I get the ~2 degrees by just getting the adjustable uppers? Or should I get adjustable lowers too?

 

[yackowski]

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I have these Ironman arms installed now. Super beefy and $100 less than what I paid last Summer. Honestly, after dialing mine in.. I could've just as easily pressed new bushings in my old ones and shortened them by about one chop saw blade width and been perfect. If you're handy and that's an option -I'd do it. I had some time constraints with work at the time.

If you swap Ujoints- I'd go OEM and plan on a balance afterwards either way. That vibration is a whole other can of frustrating worms.