1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Off-road suspension upgrade

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by appalachian_hikes, Nov 25, 2021.

  1. Nov 25, 2021 at 10:59 AM
    #1
    appalachian_hikes

    appalachian_hikes [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2021
    Member:
    #383022
    Messages:
    5
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Colin
    Vehicle:
    2021 Tacoma Off-Road
    Prinsu Roof Rack, LEER bed shell, cali raised skid plates and rock sliders. Inverter behind rear seat.
    Hello I have a 2021 off-road tacoma long bed and am looking to lift it about 2.5 to 3 inches. I off-road a lot in Appalachia and tow a side by side. I was wondering if anyone has experience with the Old Man Emu Dakar heavy load leaf springs and how much they help with towing and alter any off-road capabilities. I know it would make the back stiffer but I was gonna upgrade my whole truck to bilstein 8112s at the same time and just wanted to know if anyone else has opinions/experience with either of these or if the old man emus would even be necessary.
     
  2. Nov 25, 2021 at 11:25 AM
    #2
    Motomandan

    Motomandan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2018
    Member:
    #260993
    Messages:
    87
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    Mechanicsville MD
    Vehicle:
    2018 Double Cab TRD offroad
    Redarc brake controller in Caliraised panel with 2 extra switches, Accessorides remote start. Leer Topper w/ Rhino Rack
    I have the HD rear springs and the OME Nitrocharger shocks. It rides great. I tow my boat and also my side by side. I have ridden in the same setup with the 8112s and the
    Nitrochargers are a much better ride towing or empty. I have lots of professional experience with motorcycle suspension work. Matching spring rates with shock valving rates are very important. OME is from Australia they do a lot of hardcore offroad and know what works day after day, all about "GO" not just "Show.
     
    appalachian_hikes[OP] likes this.
  3. Nov 25, 2021 at 11:27 AM
    #3
    Motomandan

    Motomandan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2018
    Member:
    #260993
    Messages:
    87
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    Mechanicsville MD
    Vehicle:
    2018 Double Cab TRD offroad
    Redarc brake controller in Caliraised panel with 2 extra switches, Accessorides remote start. Leer Topper w/ Rhino Rack
  4. Nov 25, 2021 at 11:54 AM
    #4
    philth

    philth .

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2020
    Member:
    #345418
    Messages:
    1,154
    Same could be said about Yemen.

    Zero ‘show’ though, if that’s what you’re after.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top