Dobinsons 2-3" lift on 285/70/r17 Ranger XLT

[Einhander]

I just got my truck back recently from installing the Dobinsons lift kit. This lift

I ended up getting new wheels and tires at the same time. Went with these Method wheels with 0 offset 701 in bronze
For tires, I went with ko3 BFG AT in 285/70/r17 size

While I was at it, I replaced the upper control arms with these from SuperPRO USA UCA

The rear sits a little higher. I could probably crank the front lift a little bit higher to sit truly level but right now it doesn't bug me and i don't want to put extra strain on the components up front. I'm also going to put a RTT on the rack so that may sink the rear just a little bit.

The ride is much better than stock in my opinon. I really like the stance and I like that the 0 offset gives just the smallest amount of tire poke out the side. I've only been driving it a few hundred miles but so far I'm very happy with the dobinsons kit.

The sample size is too small but so far it seems like I may have lost ~1 MPG with the lift and tires.

I hadn't seen many people on here post about the Dobinsons kit but the company has a pretty great reputation and after talking to their reps at Overland expo I pulled the trigger. It's definitely pricey, especially with the reservoir option but I have no reason to regret the purchase so far.

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[el_sabio]

Did you do the install or shop?

 

[el_sabio]

I just got my truck back recently from installing the Dobinsons lift kit. This lift

I ended up getting new wheels and tires at the same time. Went with these Method wheels with 0 offset 701 in bronze
For tires, I went with ko3 BFG AT in 285/70/r17 size

While I was at it, I replaced the upper control arms with these from SuperPRO USA UCA

The rear sits a little higher. I could probably crank the front lift a little bit higher to sit truly level but right now it doesn't bug me and i don't want to put extra strain on the components up front. I'm also going to put a RTT on the rack so that may sink the rear just a little bit.

The ride is much better than stock in my opinon. I really like the stance and I like that the 0 offset gives just the smallest amount of tire poke out the side. I've only been driving it a few hundred miles but so far I'm very happy with the dobinsons kit.

The sample size is too small but so far it seems like I may have lost ~1 MPG with the lift and tires.

I hadn't seen many people on here post about the Dobinsons kit but the company has a pretty great reputation and after talking to their reps at Overland expo I pulled the trigger. It's definitely pricey, especially with the reservoir option but I have no reason to regret the purchase so far.

Looks good. Can you post more images with close ups of the components? Would love to see the UCAs and reservoir placements.

 

[Einhander]

Did you do the install or shop?

i had the local 4wheelparts do it. i didnt trust myself to do it correctly

 

[Einhander]

Looks good. Can you post more image’s with close ups of the components? Would love to see the UCAs and reservoir placements.

id be happy to post some more pics tomorrow

 

[DutchRanger]

Looks great, i have the same truck. Can you share a link to the rack system you have?

 

[Einhander]

Looks great, i have the same truck. Can you share a link to the rack system you have?

Bed Rack this is the rack I got. I'm really happy with it. I got the mid height version and it's just about right to be able to mount rotopax and not be too tall to mount a RTT as well

 

[Einhander]

Looks good. Can you post more images with close ups of the components? Would love to see the UCAs and reservoir placements.

 

[CactusCoolerXLT]

I just got my truck back recently from installing the Dobinsons lift kit. This lift

I ended up getting new wheels and tires at the same time. Went with these Method wheels with 0 offset 701 in bronze
For tires, I went with ko3 BFG AT in 285/70/r17 size

While I was at it, I replaced the upper control arms with these from SuperPRO USA UCA

The rear sits a little higher. I could probably crank the front lift a little bit higher to sit truly level but right now it doesn't bug me and i don't want to put extra strain on the components up front. I'm also going to put a RTT on the rack so that may sink the rear just a little bit.

The ride is much better than stock in my opinon. I really like the stance and I like that the 0 offset gives just the smallest amount of tire poke out the side. I've only been driving it a few hundred miles but so far I'm very happy with the dobinsons kit.

The sample size is too small but so far it seems like I may have lost ~1 MPG with the lift and tires.

I hadn't seen many people on here post about the Dobinsons kit but the company has a pretty great reputation and after talking to their reps at Overland expo I pulled the trigger. It's definitely pricey, especially with the reservoir option but I have no reason to regret the purchase so far.

Looks great!

Also where did you get the grill? Could you post more pictures of the truck with it?

 

[jacsol99]

Bed Rack this is the rack I got. I'm really happy with it. I got the mid height version and it's just about right to be able to mount rotopax and not be too tall to mount a RTT as well

Do the rotopax stick out past the side of the truck? The picture doesn't make it look like they do but just wanted to check.

Very sweet looking setup!

 

[Einhander]

Looks great!

Also where did you get the grill? Could you post more pictures of the truck with it?

It came from this website
https://garagealphaoffroad.com/prod...HLsJunqqW2ypW_FSk087HAQOHEREMCSTqQwskJg9hfDtj

 

[Einhander]

Do the rotopax stick out past the side of the truck? The picture doesn't make it look like they do but just wanted to check.

Very sweet looking setup!

I would say they are barely wider than the truck. No more than half an inch. I also had to put some half inch spacers between the rack and rotopax mounts in order to keep the rotopax from rubbing against the bed

 

[jacsol99]

I would say they are barely wider than the truck. No more than half an inch. I also had to put some half inch spacers between the rack and rotopax mounts in order to keep the rotopax from rubbing against the bed

Not too bad. Thank you for the info

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Welcome to the Dobs club! I considered the MRR but decided on the IMS haha. How are the leaves? Thats one thing I didnt get from Dobs, I kept the stock rear leaf.

Ill also keep an eye out for your rig! Im usually on the 405 from valley to WLA, from the pics seems like you might be closer to Burbank side (possibly) or Pas

 

[Einhander]

Welcome to the Dobs club! I considered the MRR but decided on the IMS haha. How are the leaves? Thats one thing I didnt get from Dobs, I kept the stock rear leaf.

Ill also keep an eye out for your rig! Im usually on the 405 from valley to WLA, from the pics seems like you might be closer to Burbank side (possibly) or Pas

I’ve got no complaints! The only thing about the leaf springs is they definitely raise the back so without cranking the front suspension up to match it doesn’t sit perfectly level which isn’t a huge deal to me.

the ride quality is improved over stock with this set up. I haven’t ridden in a dobinsons IMS equipped truck to compare or anything but I am happy with the kit!

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