Looking at a Taco with Old Man EMU setup and Dakars, need advice please prior to purchase!!

Hello folks I'm looking at a 2012 Acces Cab Taco which has an Old Man EMU lift 2-3/4 lift kit. It has 16" wheels with 33" tires. On front it has a ARB bumper setup with winch, 6K I believe. Nitrocharger struts on front with 886 coils and on rear nitrocharger shocks. Rear has the 7pack HD Dakar leaf pack, carrier drop, ubolts and bushings. The truck also has a canopy on back.

I drive a lot of backroads daily, gravel, many washboards, lots of random ruts, etc. I don't drive like a madman but can't afford time in day to be crawling everywhere either. I'd say road speeds I need to travel are in the 40-60mph range speed wise.

I also typically pack 150-175 lbs approx in bed of tools daily. So this adds some weight but is it enough weight for this ass end to be smooth? I am also considering a Pack rat tyoe tool box that would add approx 75-100lbs to hold tools instead of totes strapped everywhere.

This is what I think is abit of an "overlander setup" I would think?

My question is would this be an ok setup for my purpose using it for work daily on some pretty rough roads? They're asking top dollar and last thing I want to do is have to change out all the suspension of it was too rough or not working well comfort / stability wise.


I'm not familiar with this suspension setup and how they ride overall so thought to provide as much information as I have. If anyone can give some advice and thoughts on this it would be appreciated.

I have learned from past mistakes and want to make good decisions. Buying and trying 2-3 suspension setups is not of my interest anymore, hence asking first.

Thanks,

Shawn