Dobinsons Monotube Remote Reservoir Shock Absorbers

[Flukie luke]

What gear did you use.looks the goods.
Any packers to get the 3 inch?

[jonoxplor]

Hello Jono

Did you have to change anything else to accomodate the 3 inch lift?

Diff drop, aftermarket upper control arms and extended rear swaybar links.

[Two89w]

I've recently had a custom 3" kit installed in my GXL. Results are as follows:










I've not found a photo that can show the full extent of the flex available. I also have heavy rate springs in the rear to accommodate the weight of the fridge, drawers and Kaymar. Full component list can be posted if need.

Hello Jono

Did you have to change anything else to accomodate the 3 inch lift?

[Fred63]

Its bog stock at the moment, but will be running dual batteries, winch, bullbar. My only question is i wont have anything in the back day to day, but when i go away it will be loaded up and towing a camper, hence the C59-327 for the rear. Probably get airbags cor the rear?

I am running dual batteries, winch, bullbar


Rear is empty unless on a trip so basically the same as what you will have.


327 in the rear is perfect. matched with the same rate spring in the front.
you will find the front will need to be adjusted once you add the accessories

[jonoxplor]

I've recently had a custom 3" kit installed in my GXL. Results are as follows:










I've not found a photo that can show the full extent of the flex available. I also have heavy rate springs in the rear to accommodate the weight of the fridge, drawers and Kaymar. Full component list can be posted if need.

[photoprado]

The MRR Fronts are height adjustable. No idea if they are set to standard height from the factory.

You have a Prado 150? C59-350 for the front is fine I think. Definitely need airbags in the rear if you go with the soft rear springs. Worth having either way. I'd go with stiffer rear springs with all that load but ours is not a daily driver.

[Samo86]

Its bog stock at the moment, but will be running dual batteries, winch, bullbar. My only question is i wont have anything in the back day to day, but when i go away it will be loaded up and towing a camper, hence the C59-327 for the rear. Probably get airbags cor the rear?

Spring selection is based on weights. Need to know what you have first.

[Samo86]

What does everyone think of the spring rate supplied with the mrr's?? Im looking at getting C59-350 for the front and C59-327 for the rear, has anyone measured lift once installed? Is the front strut Original Setting of X = 213mm / 8.38”X - Centre of Eye to Spring Seat ideal or do you have to adjust it?

[edsprint]

So does anyone know the part number for the front springs to suit a steel bar/dual battery setup?

I got told C59-314. I just bought them, so hopefully that is correct. I have steel bar, winch, dual batteries, and apparently these suit the extra front weight.

[Fred63]

Actually, ill be close-ish in a couple of weeks. Heading up to Bathurst!
Although, the wrong side of the blue mountains unfortunately!

I was just about to put some cash down on billies/kings combo, but found a set of MRR excl the rear springs(I have a grande) for the same price!

So does anyone know the part number for the front springs to suit a steel bar/dual battery setup?

Have a look on their website
you can get the part numbers when you put in the car details then look at recommended strings to suit the load

[topic97]

Actually, ill be close-ish in a couple of weeks. Heading up to Bathurst!
Although, the wrong side of the blue mountains unfortunately!

I was just about to put some cash down on billies/kings combo, but found a set of MRR excl the rear springs(I have a grande) for the same price!

So does anyone know the part number for the front springs to suit a steel bar/dual battery setup?

All setups will require springs to suit carried load and accessories.

I went the MRR and could not be happier.
On road or off road they are just great.

If you were closer more than welcome to come for a run.

[Fred63]

Soooo.....question with these ones, I'm on the sidelines between the MRR and the tried & tested Billie/King combo.
The one question I had was, do the MRR shocks require different springs depending on your accessories, or because they are adjustable do they use the same spring?

I have an ARB bullbar & dual battery setup.

All setups will require springs to suit carried load and accessories.

I went the MRR and could not be happier.
On road or off road they are just great.

If you were closer more than welcome to come for a run.

[photoprado]

Soooo.....question with these ones, I'm on the sidelines between the MRR and the tried & tested Billie/King combo.
The one question I had was, do the MRR shocks require different springs depending on your accessories, or because they are adjustable do they use the same spring?

I have an ARB bullbar & dual battery setup.

Both Billies and MRR's are gas pressure shocks. I don't think there would be a difference in springs between them.

The MRR's have an adjustable spring thread on the front struts, so the height can be adjusted per mm. The Billies have several collar rings so the height is stepped. Not a lot of difference. I had Billies on several vehicles but have not been happy with them on the Prado (712/713) so went for something else. Happy with the MRR's so far. There are other Billie options other than those I had.

[topic97]

Soooo.....question with these ones, I'm on the sidelines between the MRR and the tried & tested Billie/King combo.
The one question I had was, do the MRR shocks require different springs depending on your accessories, or because they are adjustable do they use the same spring?

I have an ARB bullbar & dual battery setup.