OME (original, not BP-51) or Tough Dog?

[4wheelgreg]

I’m still not sure on what lift combination or manufacture . I want to do it once , if I’m doing it I’m doing bumpers at the same time as the lift . I don’t think I need remote reservoirs shocks .
I live on the east coast these days I hit New Jersey pines so its sand and mud towing the bikes and quads . I’m not wheeling or rock climbing a 80k truck I have the quads and lifted bugges for that .
I need the ground clearance for the pines and winch for recovery .
For me I would like 33/34 tire is perfect for me .
I would do a ICON stage 6 but have issues with all the Aluminum components , I like the Total Chaos stuff is all steel and over kill for me .
SPC arms are made in China ?

 

[duncancsu]

I did - I ended up going with a lighter Tough Dog spring in the rear until I decide what to do regarding a bumper and\or aux fuel tank. Here's a couple pics...

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I did - I ended up going with a lighter Tough Dog spring in the rear until I decide what to do regarding a bumper and\or aux fuel tank. Here's a couple pics...

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Do you still like the Dobinson suspension after a few more months? Any concerns or would you have done anything differently?

 

[duncancsu]

Here is a side shot of my Dobinson kit that's 50mm Front & Rear... I do personally like maintaining factory rake for loading/ towing purposes. Could not be more pleased with its on road and offload performance for the money. I am running 305/65/18 KO2s

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reviving this post mainly for your overall experience with the Dobinson suspension. Almost 3 years later, pro's and cons? Would you have done anything differently?

 

[ElJayBird]

Yeah, all good. I've got no complaints, really. If I could do it again I would have gone with an adjustable shock so I could soften the ride when I'm not loaded down.

 

[dkscism]

I know this is an older thread, but I have an ignorant question:
What is the difference in the 40mm adjustable vs 45mm adjustable? I assume the 45mm is for heavier loads but I'm not sure.
On the tough dog website, both versions have a light, medium, and heavy option.

 

[SQRRRL]

I would contact Jason Reeves @ Trail Tailor. He can guild you in the right direction.

 

[TLC2013]

I know this is an older thread, but I have an ignorant question:
What is the difference in the 40mm adjustable vs 45mm adjustable? I assume the 45mm is for heavier loads but I'm not sure.
On the tough dog website, both versions have a light, medium, and heavy option.

The shock tubes are 45mm vs 40mm in size and due to their bigger diameter will be more resistant to heat buildup. I have the adjustable 45mm shocks, they are beefy. Been Using them for the past 35,000 miles with no regrets. The medium rate rear spring are a little on the soft side now that my build is tacking on her winter weight lol. The light, medium, heavy corresponds to the spring rate.