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Hey everyone!! Geez, what a crazy couple of weeks it’s been. You already know what’s going on, so I’ll tell you what I’ve been doing. I’ve been trying to set aside the time to make a whole series of videos to put up on my YouTube channel, and this has finally been the week for that!! I’ve probably got another 20 products I want to film, and other ideas I have as well for some really informative content to put up on YouTube.

I’ve had my own YouTube account now since 2006, and I always used it to chronicle the offroading I would do with my Suzuki club in Washington State that I used to be fully involved with, called WAZUKS, so you’ll see a lot of older videos on the channel still. The video quality back then was really quite poor and the compression of them was really bad, but still, I don’t want to remove any of them as it brings back great memories and also there were some really fun clips in there too. Also, I used to travel A LOT to Central and South America for work, so I’d take side trips when and where I could and video as much of that as well. Be sure to check out the videos in Guyana. It’s incredible.

That brings me to today and the videos I’ve taken this week. They’re all Dobinsons related so far, so I’ve put together a playlist of basically product unboxing, what the item is, why you’d even use it, and how to use it or how to install it. This information gets asked of me all the time, and video is definitely the best format to show it to those who want to know.

Here’s the link to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/exitoffroad

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So far I’ve added these videos:

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Hello again, and thanks for spending some time on my site. This is Mike and I want to throw a bit of info together here to bring attention to the new line of Dobinsons shocks that have started hitting the market here in the USA in February and March. Dobinsons have spent years developing and upgrading their line of monotube shocks, and they are finally as developed as they need to be for a full scale release here in the USA.

First we have the Dobinsons IMS shocks and struts. IMS stands for Internal reservoir Monotube Shocks. These are large body and piston shocks and struts with a small internal reservoir, resulting in simple installation since there is no hose or reservoir to worry about while also using the full range of Dobinsons coils. The front struts have a fully threaded body, which is incredibly rare these days. Most companies choose the cheaper method of using clips with multiple grooves cut into the body, and while that can work well, it’s still limited in fine tuning the height, and also tuning out a lean that can be quite common in Toyota IFS vehicles such as Tacomas and older 4Runners. These use a double adjuster nut like their big brother the MRR’s, even though they only really need one. The top nut sets right below the coil seat and sets the ride height, while the 2nd adjuster nut is set right below it and locked in so that the height doesn’t change at all. As coils move up and down in standard suspension movement, they can try to rotate and rotating an adjustable height collar is not what we won’t, so the 2nd nut locks it in place.

I’ve put together this instruction sheet for more info on how to set and adjust the height of these. See the link here: https://exitoffroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ExitOffroad.com-IMS_MRA-adjustment.pdf

Full specs of the IMS shocks can be found here: https://exitoffroad.com/brochure-ims-shocks/

And the MRA shocks? Monotube Remote Adjustable. Those are 3-way adjustable versions of the IMS with external reservoir. With dual speed compression (DSC) adjusters on the reservoir and rebound adjustment on the shock/strut shaft itself, these shocks and struts offer as much adjustment that you could possibly need. You can set them as soft or hard as you want, which brings great versatility for those who go from empty to fully loaded for a trip, or for those who tow and need better support when towing, but then they can adjust it back softer when not towing. Dobinsons are bringing MRA’s for the best selling SUV’s in the USA including Tacoma, 4Runner, GX470, GX460, Land Cruiser, and more others to come in the future!!

For full information on the MRA’s, check out the brochure here: https://exitoffroad.com/brochure-mrr-adjustable-shocks/

Feel free to shoot me an email, mike@exitoffroad.com for any questions you have regarding these new shocks. I’m constantly updating the site with ETA’s and any new products that come up also, so please check back often.

Thanks for reading,

-Mike

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Hey everyone. 2020 is shaping up to be a phenomenal year. Heaps of new products are on the way, but who cares about products as much as trips and events!! Exit Offroad will be hitting the road (then going off it) more than ever in 2020 with all sorts of planning in the works. Mike will be hitting up some of the major shows around the country, but also some far ventured areas that have been on his list for a long time. The Exit Offroad 4Runner has had some modifications in the first part of the month already. New skid plates from RCI Offroad out in Colorado, and a new MRA (Monotube Remote Adjustable) suspension brought in by air for test fitting and early product photos!! This is very exciting stuff. Having the ability to adjust 3 different levels of valving is really incredible. More on that later with a separate post and more details.

We ordered up the full RCI Offroad steel skid plate system a few months back but with all the traveling in November and December, then the holidays, it was hard to get the time to do the install. This happened last week when we did the suspension at the same time. What’s awesome about these skids is the total flat area from front to back once they’re installed, PLUS they work with or without a diff drop kit, which was excellent in this case, since the Exit Offroad 4Runner has a diff drop kit in the front for the 3″ lift. Also, the aluminum plate you see in the very front is part of the Shrockworks full bumper system, and required modification at the lower holes to meet up with the new skids.

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Hello, and welcome to Exit Off road!! My name is Mike Tomczyk, a long time 4×4 enthusiast and industry worker. I’ve worked for some large brands such as ARB 4×4 Accessories (include Old Man Emu, IPF Lighting, ARB Air Lockers, etc), and more recently Dobinsons Spring & Suspension out of Queensland, Australia. Suspension is the front runner for me and what I like to sell the most, since it’s totally customized to what the customer is looking for, in addition to it being something that you will feel and get to enjoy every single time you drive your car. In late 2019, I decided to branch out on my own, instead of working for one specific brand, mainly so that I could do the traveling and adventuring I’m used to doing in my life without being restricted to having to report to the office every day. I’ve been selling 4×4 accessories and suspension parts for over 20 years, so with that experience and the thousands of people I’ve helped, I’m really excited to help anybody that heads my way in search of upgraded for their 4WD!! Thanks for stopping by the website, and please feel free to send me an email or give me a call if you have something specific you need some help with.

Exit Offroad – sometimes spelled Exitoffroad, Exit Off Road and Exit Off-road – however you spelled it out, it got you to this page, so thank you!!

-Mike Tomczyk