Doetsch Tech - 2nd Generation Hilux Pickup & 1st Generation 4Runner

[Jonathan_Ferguson]

http://doetsch-shocks.com/4wdsuspension.php
What does DE5058 & DE5059 contain? Leaf Springs
How about: Dampers, U-Blolts and Bushes, or even Shackles?

http://doetsch-shocks.com/prices.php
There's a huge difference in Price, 3"Front & 2"Rear USA$379.69 and 4"Front & 3"Rear USA$611.55


Those with experiance with Doetsch Tech. What are your thoughts?


http://doetsch-shocks.com/progshocks.php
http://doetsch-shocks.com/applications/toyota.php
Otherwise I'll get the Doetsch Tech Prerunner 8284 Front & 8268 Rear 4"Lift(10" Travel) USA$47.50 each and Parabolic Leaf Springs from Don Kyatt.

 

[calamaridog]

My thoughts are that their shocks are cheap. They are built here locally, I've never owned them personally, and everyone I know who has ever used them has upgraded soon after.

What exactly are you trying to lift and what do you need to buy?

 

[Jonathan_Ferguson]

My Hilux will need to have Leaf Springs, Dampers, U-Bolts and Bushes replaced, as the front Leafs Springs are Inverted(with about 2" to the Bump Stops) and the rear Dampers(Monroe Gas Magnum) are slightly bent.

I'm not considering ARB's Old Man Emu or TJM's Series 2000, as the Dampers will end up the same as the Monroe's.

The Hilux still Rides and Handles very well.

 

[calamaridog]

Personally, I would source some springs from whichever vendor you prefer and get some Bilstein shocks such as the 5100 or 5150 models to go with it.

I really beat the crap out of my 5100's and never had problems with them. Much better dampers than Rancho or OME.

Some US links for ideas:

http://www.aor4x4.com/catalog.htm

http://allprooffroad.com/