Dobinsons VS. OME

Anyone have experience with both of these? Looking at both but can't make up my mind.
Will be going with the full set of rear springs as well.
Most of my driving right now is highway driving. Looking for something to add extra payload to the rear and something a little beafiier for offroad.
Currently have the decked system and racks on the truck and constantly have kayaks, bikes or tools in the bed.
Any input is appreciated.

 

Interested in what others have to say about this as well..

 

There are dedicated threads for each of these here in the suspension forum with lots of good info. You can also use search and find more. Here are two of the larger threads:

https://www.tundras.com/threads/dobinsons-suspension-review.50702/

https://www.tundras.com/threads/old-man-emu-lift.20835/

You can't add any payload to you truck and installing HD suspension does not alter payload. But you can get some leafs that will better support load, Tundras have pretty soft leafs. Both are solid products. I have run OME on a few vehicles. Dobinsons stuff is very similar.

 

I can't speak to OME, but it obviously has a long and great reputation. Back when I used to wheel my first gen Tundra, a few 4Runner guys ran OME and it was always rock solid. I almost went that route, but I was able to source a Dobinson kit for my 2016 Tundra from a local supplier which helped me on shipping costs (plus I loved the red coil springs since I'm a child). It is extremely similar; beefy springs front and rear and large twin tube shocks.....that are also yellow lol. I live in the rust belt and wanted something I never had to worry about, so I took fancy adjustable coilovers off the table, and these fit the bill perfectly.

I have the regular load rear leaf spring from Dobinsons and I've been very happy with them combined with some better Toytec shackles too. The truck can certainly handle a heavier load a lot better now. Sorry I can't give you direct comparison between the two brands though. I really think you can't go wrong with either one.

 

Eh, depends on your school of thought. In Australia, there is a specific process for upgrading a vehicle's payload. They call it a "GVM upgrade" and it involves beefing up the suspension and sometimes other components like the frame and brakes. Usually just the suspension though, I believe. I realize this isn't a thing in the US but the concept remains the same.

 

Thanks for posting this! I had never heard of that, although it makes logical sense. I just looked it up and it looks like they allow a maximum of 10% increase of “GVM” or Gross Vehicle Mass, apparently with just suspension upgrades. That would allow the Tundra to add roughly 700lbs to the payload under Australian rules. One site says you can go higher but that might require more substantial upgrades.

 

I just installed the OME kit on my 2017. I went with the 614 coils up front and ride is amazing. With the canopy in the back the ride isn’t harsh at all and rides much better than stock.

I installed Dobinsons on my 2016 4runner (I know not the same) and ride is smooth as well.

Honestly you can’t go wrong with either.