3rd gen questions

I had a 3rd gen years ago (2017 trd or)

Looking to get another to transport the kids around and explore overlanding and mild off roading.

I cannot find much information on the new adjustable perch old man emu front lifts that use a spacer system.Does anyone have experience with this?

Do the 3rd gens have issues with 4wd actuators. It was no big deal in NC but WV actually gets real snow.

Thanks.

 

I would say to just get 4runner, its last V6 too. Tacoma or any midsize pick up was never meant to be family vehicle.

 

10-4 it will be used as a 2nd vehicle. Going to get a sedan or hatch as well.

 

For reference, I used to work in parts at a Toyota dealer in Northern Minnesota.

I maybe saw one 3rd gen 4wd actuator replaced. I think they might be too new to go bad, plenty of 2000s/early 2010s of all models, mostly Tundras.

As per manual, engage once a month on a straight road or loose surface and I bet you’ll be fine for a long time.

 

Maybe someone could help better if you communicated you post in proper English.

Maybe someone could help if you communicated in proper English with complete words.
What is overlandind and medium offloading ?
What is adjustable perch ome ?
What is nc bit wv
This is a forum but we're not into your social media communication group.

 

Overlanding/mild offloading.
The new ome springs and struts appear to be adjustable with a spacee Vs picking a different spring combo for your needs
North Carolina vs West Virginia

 

was this really necessary?
Kind of childish.

 

I'd lean toward a 4runner as well, if youre looking at toting kids and wanting off road chops.
we have both in the driveway.

 

I was just trying obtain clarification of what op was saying so help would be easier.
So now you in your wisdom call it out and childish?
Maybe not voiced to you're expectation but at least not judgemental.

 

i could figure it out Karen

 

Right? it isnt that hard.

 

you misspelled a word. your entire statement is illegible, and i cant understand any of it.

 

i understood all of it, maybe it's cuz you're canadien eh? or new to tacoma modifications?

 

You probably dont need suspension for "mild Off-roading." sounds like logging roads and maybe some wash out areas. Get some better tires and that should work for you.

There is a suspension forum that might help you with searching for new systems but if it was me i would go with something that alot of people run, known issues, fixes and judging by your questions you may be on your own if you can wrench or spending $$$ finding a shop to fix issues at 120/hr (find a picture of someones truck that you like and ask them what they have)

My actuator works fine but i dont think they take well to being submerged in water. (so water up to the bottom of your doors = going to have issues)

 

Generally I am pretty handy and used to do maintenance at a Toyota and Honda for a few years so I have a large tool inventory. YouTube is my friend.

 

You got kids? do you have the time? Youtube is great for alot of common suspension systems its not rocket surgery but a new system that sounds similar to Bilstein 6112 why be different just to be different?

 

kids part time unfortunately. I wanted to go with the tried-and-true OME but it appears they swapped to this spacer system. So I was interested in seeing if anyone has experience. I am open to suggestions.