Off-road suspension upgrade

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.

 

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.

 

Same could be said about Yemen.

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