2024 Ranger XLT

[Fix4Dirt]

How do people like the GS Dobinson? I know the IMS is monotube vs twin tube, but in my experience, I havent noticed a difference in monotube vs twintube only when rut busting which is not in the plans for the Ranger hahaha. Know for a fact dont need the MRR

 

[Stic-o]

We try to stay away from everything twin tube anymore. The Monotube has a bigger piston and more fluid, this should last longer and be less resistant to fade.

You would just transfer over the top hats to the new springs and struts. I would just do shocks in the rear, and worry about upgrading the rear leaf in the future if needed. I'm still rocking the factory one.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

We try to stay away from everything twin tube anymore. The Monotube has a bigger piston and more fluid, this should last longer and be less resistant to fade.

You would just transfer over the top hats to the new springs and struts. I would just do shocks in the rear, and worry about upgrading the rear leaf in the future if needed. I'm still rocking the factory one.

Interesting, alright. The Ranchos I run on the Explorer are TT and Ive never had any issues that I noticed. On the Dobinson, looks like a 300 buck difference. If I do TT all around seems like its 930, or front MT is 920, so approx the same. If I go MT, I think I would hold off on the back for a bit, since $$$ & the rear shocks are easy to toss on any time haha. I will keep this in mind!

Hypothetically, would even the TT be noticiable better than stock? For the rear, I'm thinking either leave it be, or go TT, since MT is about double the price. If I go MT F/R looks like its 1500. Although either way gotta put the money where the mouth is and check my ledger hahaha

If it helps any, the planned use for this is not the Rubicon, not even sure I'd do Gold Mountain again (hair raising with the Explorer...), we usually wheel to get to fishing & for scenery.

 

[Stic-o]

It's really piece of mind and one and done. The Monotube will be more comfortable though.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

It's really piece of mind and one and done. The Monotube will be more comfortable though.

Got it. Thank you! Lots to think about with the new truck

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Morimoto turns in. Cant get any photo of it that doesnt look like the sun.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Front Husky mudflaps installed. Waiting to do the JBrace to do the rear.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Some more pics. Took it to Cachuma.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Lake picture.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Thanks to Steve (SticO), phase 2 is about to begin!!! Stay tuned for Dobinson IMS! It will certainly be the nicest lift weve had haha.

 

[Stic-o]

Sneek Preview. Ranger is in the Shock Surplus shop getting a upgrade to Dobinson IMS.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Sweet!!!!

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Lift is in and truck is back in the driveway! It definitely rides really smooth. Going to wheel it this aftwrnoon!

A huge thank you to Steve & the shock surplus crew for being so welcoming and going above& beyond!

 

[410Fortune]

What is ims?

Looking at dobinson coilovers
For the FJ

Glad to hear it’s riding smoothly

 

[Fix4Dirt]

What is ims?

Looking at dobinson coilovers
For the FJ

Glad to hear it’s riding smoothly

Its their monotube setup. At least for the Ranger, they have twin tube, mono, and rmeote resevoir. Went with the monotube. It rides really well! Remains to be seen how it wheels, but the shock surplus crew will have a video on it!!! They will know much more than I haha.

 

[sandsprayer]

Working on the tonneau & Keko seals. Decided to try dropping running board. What says yall? Keep it on or leave it off?

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Ditch it!

 

[Fix4Dirt]

 

[Fix4Dirt]

 

[Fix4Dirt]

What is ims?

Looking at dobinson coilovers
For the FJ

Glad to hear it’s riding smoothly

1 month or so in and it rides great. Over the small bumps its smoother, but over the long corners it doesnt roll as much. The originals were hard over small bumps but if I took a longer corner itd continue to slowly roll more and more. Still need to wheel it haha. So far I can only comment on street ride.