MRA's 4WD Suspension Reviews - [ Are They Any Good ? ]

My MRA's 4WD suspension reviews since they were installed on my GU Nissan Patrol. The MRA's are fully adjustable with a huge range of adjustment so you can have the ride and comfort that you need.
Since having the MRA's installed, many people have asked me how they are going and if they are any good.
I find the MRA's 4WD suspension range from Dobinsons to be really good.
These are well worth looking into if you like to fine tune the comfort ride of your 4WD.
When you are upgrading your 4WD suspension options are pretty high on the list for the mods you need.
So, my 4WD suspension reviews of the MRA's is that they are well worth checking out of you are in the market for a fully adjustable shock absorber.

[@garthdimock6619]

Hi Tim,love your vids, I have watched alot of your work and got bugger all work done around home,just as well I'm retired or maybe just tired, it really has been time well spent,thanks for sharing, please keep them coming,cheers.

[@DJSAS]

Great video mate. Straight to the point. keep them coming. DJ.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate, i appreciate your reply and feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@4WheelingInNSW]

Good clip bud, thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@leannehickman4414]

Adjustable shocks are great!! . . . I have another brand which are difficult to adjust. 🤦‍♀️ I like how easy yours are to adjust.. 😊

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Yeah the adjustable shocks are a game changer. Mine sure do change settings very easy. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

High speed gear brother Timbo, i'm running OME EK3407B3 3 inch lift kit with 300kg carrying load to compensate for the steel bull bar and winch. Been on for 5 years now, Love it. Great paired with Cooper STT Max tyres. Keep em coming mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Wicked mate. Good that your combo is working well for you. Thanks heaps for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@louiskudlak2241]

Must be a great addition to the tracks in the VHC👍👍👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

They are mate. Really nice both on and off road. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@darrenc4096]

Thanks for the information Tim. Dobinsons seem to make a good thing. Cheers mate. 🍺

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Darren, They do mate. Thanks a lot for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@timbates4wdadventures]

No worries mate. They sure do. Cheers Tim.

[@paulwood3876]

Another great informative video Tim, i unfortunately have the ARB BP51s on my Ranger and They are a nightmare to try and adjust, You have to crawl around in the mud with a special spanner they give you and try and read the setting marks that are usually covered in mud or dust and unrecognisable then try and fit this spanner inside the springs to turn the hard a s hell setting adjuster . I just dont bother to adjust them , and would not buy again. Ill look into your ones next time. Cheers

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, Thats no good what your setup is like. The key to the adjustable shocks is, they need to be easy to get to and easy to adjust, or you wont make the required adjustments. Thanks mate, for your feedback, i greatly appreciate it. Cheers Tim

[@jf9866]

Hey Tim cheers for the video. I have question about those rims what brand are they and how much if you don't mind me asking? Your suspension setup is awesome mate I just have the Oldman Emu suspension on mine.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, The wheels are imitation bead locks. Look good made by 4x4 Extreme. Couldn't tell you a price mate, i had those on a few years ago now. The new suspension is great thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@bigfishfishing-111]

I've had them on my 200 series for 30k now and nothing to fault. Really good on corrugations. I've had no issues with mine so far

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Great feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@maverickreviewed7894]

How are the Dobinsons on the highway and bumpy asphalt with potholes? My bp-51 ride a little harsh over asphalt patches and potholes. Going over speed bumps at slow speed is a little dramatic instead of just a absorbing it like a pillow.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@maverickreviewed7894 Gday mate. No worries with the ride on what you have mentioned. Just the adjustments are a little sticky after the time I’ve had them. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@ncradock2007]

Just what have been looking for. Need to upgrade my suspension In the gu. Tossing up between these and arb bp51

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Nick, No worries mate. If you go with the MRA's have a chat with Chris on the number i mentioned. Good gear mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@ncradock2007]

Did you have any install issues with long-range main tank ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@ncradock2007 I dont have aftermarket long range tanks. Im still using the standard two fuel tanks and they are no worries with this install mate.

[@ncradock2007]

@@timbates4wdadventures will give dobos a ring in morning

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@ncradock2007 Yeah cool mate. Chat with Chris and mention this video. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@outbackdreamer6445]

Looks like a better adjustment mechanism than Outback Armour.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Yeah the adjustment dials are a top setup. Easy to adjust. Thanks mate for your feedback. Cheers Tim

[@emu4wdadventures631]

Good review Tim as I'm thinking of changing to dobinson but their pricing is a little out of my budget at $550 each. Steve

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. If you can have a chat with Chris at Dobinsons, Dandenong store. Mention we have spoken from this video, and see what price he can do for you. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@emu4wdadventures631]

@@timbates4wdadventures I might go that Tim. You’re a ⭐️

[@paulczernotowycz2305]

Fancy!

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day Paul, They are mate, but they are a great setup. Cheers Tim

[@HammerRocks]

Hi Tim. How are your adjustable Dobinson MRAs holding up? After seeing your review amongst others, I was about to place an order for a complete set for my LC80. But a few acquaintances have since told me nightmare stories of Dobinson shock durability. From sheered top mounts, to leaking shocks from the old MRRs. I'll be using them for pretty much the same sort of overlanding you do - ie. not really into rock crawling and mud bashing etc). Would you recommend them?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, I had the MRR's for nearly 6 years and that same set are now on my mates GU Patrol. No issues at all with my time with them. I'll only speak of my time with Dobo's shock and i have done a heap of off road travel with the set i had. The MRA's are great. I like to adjustment range. Again, i'll speak of my set of MRA's and no dramas at all. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim

[@PotatoesRnice]

keep in mind that this video is basically paid advertising

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

👍

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Thanks mate. Cheers Tim

[@boofy081965]

Hey Tim what are your setting on and off road I have the same rig , just bought a set... Oh also when are you get thing back to filming :)

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Can’t now remember the settings on mine. I have a video going up Monday night from my recent trip to NZ. I’m planning some new videos for this year. Thanks a lot for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@mortazaamiry6468]

Hi Tim, Many months on are you still happy with them? Do you find that after a bit of wear and tear they are still as easy to adjust?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. No, they are a lot harder to adjust now. Thanks for your feedback Cheers Tim.

[@gregtrewin4120]

Hi Tim, could you explain where you have the rebound setting screw adjusted to on your MRA shocks?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Pretty sure I mention in the video I have left the rebound adjustment on the standard setting. I don’t change the one at all. Cheers Tim

[@jackrae6250]

Mate I was watching this and just saw your patrol fueling up I Trafalgar

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Jack, Haha lol Yeah mate. Dropped in for a tank full. You local In town? Cheers Tim.

[@jackrae6250]

Gday Tim yes I am and just bought a 83 hilux and trying to make it into a mean touring rig.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@jackrae6250 yeah wicked mate. Might see ya around town some day.

[@fordfalcon85]

Hi Jack, I have an old '79 Hilux. Great ute. I’m just down the road in Bairnsdale 👍

[@ayeshanbandara8003]

Hey mate. What size lift do you do have in your trusty Patrol? Looks higher than a 2 inch.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

3in mate. Cheers Tim

[@michaelnugara1]

Hi Tim When you say the rebound is set at the standard setting, do you mean wound fully in? I've got a set and I'm still tweaking it to get it right. It's a little more tricky with leafs in the rear. Cheers Mick

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday Mick, I’m referring to the standard settings on the sheet that comes with the suspension. Hope that helps mate. Cheers Tim

[@michaelnugara1]

@@timbates4wdadventures yeah Ok. I spoke with Chris and he said to just adjust rebound in all the way, as in clockwise, and then just adjust compression to suit. Thanks

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@michaelnugara1 that’s the go mate.

[@touringwithtyrone4933]

Always looking for options other than ARB

[@timbates4wdadventures]

This would be a good option mate. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Tim.

[@truongdungi5570]

Hi Tim, what wrong with your MMR shock absorbers ?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Nothing at all. I gave the old MRR’s to my mate. Now have the MRA’s. Cheers Tim.

[@marcusbarnes5929]

Have dobinson upgraded the hose fittings to stop them blowing off? The new dobinson MRA shocks do look very stout.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. Not sure if they have or not. I’ve never had any issues with either the MRRs or MRAs. Cheers Tim.

[@marcusbarnes5929]

@Tim Bates 4wd Adventures they must have it sorted out their fittings as closer inspection on pics shows the swivel in both direction and look beefier in the MRA Shocks. I'm looking at the MRA vs the superior engineering remote resi shocks. Just trying to find out as much as I can before purchasing

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@marcusbarnes5929 yeah that’s cool mate. I’m happy with my setup. Cheers Tim

[@user-ji5cy6dd4j]

Hi Tim, what are the rear reservoir mounting brackets you have on yours?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Gday mate. The mounts holding all for reservoirs came with the kit that Dobinsons installed for me. Hope that helps Cheers Tim.

[@user-ji5cy6dd4j]

@timbates4wdadventures cheers mate

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@user-ji5cy6dd4j no worries mate.

[@bradkay2710]

So jealous mate you truck makes mine look like a hatchback

[@timbates4wdadventures]

What have you got mate? Cheers Tim

[@bradkay2710]

@@timbates4wdadventures 2016 Toyota fortuner it's basically a hilux 7 seater SUV

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@bradkay2710 Thats cool mate. As long as it gets you out in the bush, thats all thats needed.

[@bradkay2710]

@@timbates4wdadventures this is true mate thanks for taking the time out to reply very much appreciated

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@bradkay2710 no worries at all mate. I appreciate your feedback.

[@wizzylizzy69]

I can’t get these dialed in my on 79 series, I’m starting to think they are valved wrong, as my patrol was no issues

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day mate, Not sure about that. Mine on my Patrol are fine. Take them back to where you got them and see what they say. Cheers Tim

[@kyleryan7456]

Hey mate what happened to your live chat video tonight

[@kyleryan7456]

Can not find it on KZbin

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Details on my channel community page mate.

[@kyleryan7456]

How do I find that page

[@kyleryan7456]

Doues the snow hydro area close to public in the winter

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Not sure mate. Cheers Tim

[@kyleryan7456]

@@timbates4wdadventures can you get out there in a 4wd in winter

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@kyleryan7456 don’t know mate.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

I’m not sure mate. Cheers Tim

[@davidholyoake5767]

Sound like the bees knees Tim.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

G'day David, They are a good setup mate. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers Tim.

[@mountainconstructions]

Where's the Pies?

[@timbates4wdadventures]

Hahah Lol Hiding behind the front tyres. Lol Cheers Tim

[@bogged2theeyeballs695]

@@timbates4wdadventures I think you should have a pie rating system for things you review, with 1 pie being the worst rating up to 5 pies for the best.

[@timbates4wdadventures]

@@bogged2theeyeballs695 Hahah Lol Thats actually a gold idea mate. Lol 5 pies on the MRA's Thanks for your feedback mate. Cheers Tim

[@MrRangeview]

Under any commercial arrangement no disclose one way or the other…..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

What’s that mean mate? Cheers Tim

[@manjulamail]

She ‘s tall too beauty..

[@timbates4wdadventures]

It's a good height mate. Cheers Tim