Installation Instructions & User Guides

Here are the most commonly requested instructions for how to install specific products. Almost all suspension parts require the use of a factory service manual for proper procedures, tools required, and torque specs to perform the installation. For example, struts and shocks do not come with instructions of how to install them. Most instructions are linked on their respective product pages, and many products from different brands are also only linked on their own product page, like Icon, All Pro, Timbren, etc and Long Range Tanks.

How to measure lift height, before and after

Upper Control Arms (UCA’s)

Dobinsons UCA’s for Land Cruiser 200 Series – UCA59-001K

Dobinsons UCA’s for Toyota 4G 5G 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, GX470, GX460 – UCA59-002K

Dobinsons UCA’s for Toyota Tacoma 2005+, Hilux and Fortuner 2005+ – UCA59-003K

Dobinsons Billet Aluminum UCA’s for Tacoma, 4Runner, FJ, GX – UCA59-202K and UCA59-203K

KDSS information for 4th and 5th Gen 4Runner, Land Cruiser 200 Series and Lexus GX460 and LX570

What is KDSS and do I have it? (video)

KDSS Installation Instructions – How to Prevent Vehicle Lean (4Runner, Prado, GX)

KDSS Installation Instructions – Land Cruiser 200 Series

Dobinsons rear airbag conversion kit for Lexus GX470 and 4th Gen 4Runner – WA59-561K

Toyota Tacoma Bushing and Leaf Springs

Tacoma poly bushing kit installation – PB59-1101K Bushing Instructions

Dobinsons Toyota Tacoma Leaf Springs – Orientation (which way do they go?)

Dobinsons Toyota Tacoma Leaf Springs Clearance at Shackle End – Technical Bulletin

Dobinsons Quick Ride Kit (blocks and u-bolts) Fitting Instructions

Progressive Add-A-Leaf Instructions

Diff Drop Kits

Dobinsons DD59-527K Diff Drop Kit | TACOMA 4RUNNER FJ CRUISER GX470 GX460

Dobinsons DD59-530K Diff Drop Kit Instructions – 200 Series, Tundra, Sequoia

Dobinsons DD59-532K Instructions 100 Series Land Cruiser Diff Drop Kit

Dobinsons Diff Drop Kit DD59-542K Instructions for 2022+ Tundra and 2023+ Sequoia

Caster and Alignment Parts

Dobinsons PB59-503K Adjustable Caster Kit Bushing Instructions for Toyota Land Cruiser

WA59-514K Caster Plate Kit for 80 Series Land Cruiser Instructions

Suspension Components:

Shock bushing assembly sequence for twin tube, IMS and MRA shocks

Hydro Bump Stop Kit Rear for 80 Series Land Cruiser

SS59A824 Adjustable Steering Damper for Toyota Land Cruiser

Dobinsons Quick Ride Kit (blocks and u-bolts) Fitting Instructions

Dobinsons BS59-560 Front Adjustable Height Bump Stop Set

Dobinsons CV Boot Kits CV59-554K and CV59-557K

Dobinsons Ford Bronco front sway bar relocation bracket kit SE19-612K

Dobinsons Ford Bronco front diff drop kit DD19-592K

Dobinsons Leaf Springs – Diagnosing a noise or squeak – things to look for

Dobinsons Shocks and Struts – IMS, MRR and MRA

Shock bushing assembly sequence for twin tube, IMS and MRA shocks

Dobinsons MRA Strut Assembly WARNING LABEL – READ BEFORE ASSEMBLY

Dobinsons MRA Front Rebound Adjuster breakdown & explanation diagram

Video showing how to put together Dobinsons MRR/MRA struts (bushing, washers, rebound adjuster)

Dobinsons MRA Fitting Guide and Adjustment Explanation – Recommended baseline adjustment settings

Dobinsons MRA Owners Manual and Tuning/Troubleshooting

Dobinsons IMS and MRA coil seat height adjustments

Dobinsons MRR or MRA Adjuster Knob Stuck or Hard to Turn?

IMS Strut Assembly for Toyota Tundra and Sequoia 2007/2008-2021/2022+ – IMS59-60710

MRA Coilover Assembly for Toyota Tundra and Sequoia 2007/2008-2021/2022 – MRA59-A710

MRA – 200 Series Land Cruiser strut reservoir mounting – MRA59-A688

MRA – 100 Series Land Cruiser front resi mounting – MRA59-A782 MRA59-A786

MRA – 80/105 Series Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol GQ/GU/Y60/Y61 Front MRA Resi Mounting – MRA45-A114, MRA45-A914, MRA51-A116, MRA45-A912, MRA59-A683, MRA59-A684

MRA – 80, 100, 200 Series Land Cruiser, 3rd Gen Tundra rear reservoir mounting – MRA59-A682, MRA59-A685 and MRA59-A687, MRA59-A885, MRA59-A887 part numbers

MRA – Front resi mounting for 4Runner 5th Gen, GX460, FJ Cruiser late models – MRA59-A700 and MRA59-A574 part numbers

MRA – Front resi mounting for Toyota Tacoma, 4th Gen 4Runner, GX470 and FJ Cruiser (early models) and Hilux – MRA59-A220

MRA – Rear resi mounting for 4th/5th Gen 4Runner, GX470, GX460, FJ Cruiser | Left | Right – MRA59-A701 and MRA59-A575 part numbers – With vehicle specific mounting brackets (older style – no longer sold)

MRA – Rear resi mounting for 4runner, GX470, GX460, FJ Cruiser | MRA59-A701 and MRA59-A575 part numbers – With long hoses (newer style)

MRA – Rear resi mounting for Toyota Tacoma – MRA59-A940 and MRA59-A941

MRA Front resi mounting for Nissan Frontier D40, Navara D40, Xterra, Pathfinder R51

Front Resi Mounting for Mitsubishi Montero 2000+ – MRA43-A783

Rear Resi Mounting for Mitsubishi Montero 2000+ – MRA43-A784

MRA Smoothie Shocks User Manual with valving and rebuild guide

IMS59-60440 and MRA59-A440 Assembly Note if installing on a Land Cruiser 250

Front Strut Assembly Sequence with Orientation by Vehicle:

Shock bushing assembly sequence for twin tube, IMS and MRA shocks

Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Front IMS Strut Installation

Strut Assembly for Toyota 4Runner 5th Gen, FJ Cruiser, Prado 150, Lexus GX460

Strut Assembly for Toyota 4Runner 4th Gen, Lexus GX470, Prado 120