Thoughts on used Leaf Packs - Dobinson

Hey folks. Found a set of lightly used Dobinson leaf springs (L59-110-R) nearby. Seller would let them go for $200 total and says he ran them for less than 5000 miles and simply wanted to go with a different brand to match his front coilovers and rear shocks.

1. Anyone have experience with Dobinson products?
2. Think it is okay to buy lightly used leaf springs?

 

That's a great deal, 75% off when you factor in shipping costs.

 

Good to know, thanks Mike. Over time I hope to acquire front and rear Dobinson suspension components to complete my build.

 

That would be great.

Those springs would have only just broken in. I highly doubt you'd have any issues with them. Thicker springs need new u-bolts though, so if he doesn't have them for you, you'd get these:
https://exitoffroad.com/product/dobinsons-rear-u-bolts-for-toyota-tacoma-2005-to-2020-u-bolt-kit/

 

I'll double check with him on the hardware. When the time comes to complete my build, mind if I reach out to you Mike?

 

No worries, go for it

 

My buddy runs Dobinson suspension on a Sequoia and he likes his stuff but he doesn’t have leaf pack. $200 is great if its the right set up for your weight. I fell like you could turn around and resell them for more if you don’t like them. Def get new U-bolts as I have been taught these are use once only as they stretch and weaken. Might be an upsell tactic since this was from a leaf spring company but for the price, its worth changing them. Also, re-torque them again after you drive on them for 500 miles, they will most likely need a second torque.

 

Load weight on that model is for 0-220lbs. My truck is 2WD so I won’t be running with loads of camping equipment (until I get a locker installed obviously). So should suite my needs well and provide the lift I am looking for.

 

great price. i would jump on that. can sell them for $450 pretty quick if anything.

and used leaf packs should be ok. they last a while, unless they were over loaded.