Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread

[TACODOC]

1,000 + posts on this thread! Very nice Dave.

You're 1,002!

[snakeii]

Nissan Patrols... I was just trying to recall what model the Nissan we had in Qatar was. We also had a few Discovery's, a Padro and a BMW 3 series. I always liked having more metal around me so I never drove or ridden in that death trap of a BMW.

[TACODOC]

Well, after much deliberation, and with cost in mind, I have decided against custom rear springs and am leaning heavily toward the Old Man Emu Dakar leaves with the OME add a leaf. This is the heaviest duty rear setup that I can find right off the shelf without resorting to a mix and match custom setup. The rear suspension and gears will be the first items on the truck that I address when I return from deployment.

In retrospect, the Deavers and Bilsteins have served me well but they have seen better days, and I need something stiffer since I like to load her up. Those Deavers have been on the truck since 2005 and have been up and down the west coast of the USA, down to Baja and Laguna Hanson, caught air in Arizona at the Expedition Trophy in 2006, been all over Johnson Valley, Big Bear, Anzo Borrego, Calico, and Death Valley multiple times as well as up and down Saline Valley road repeatedly, all while heavily loaded down... R.I.P.

TRDparts4U sells the Dakar springs as part of the OME HD suspension package.

Here are the part #s I'm looking at:

REAR SHOCKS N182 qty 2
TOYOTA BUSHES 90389-A0003 qty 4
UBOLTS OMEU53A qty 4
REAR LEAFS CS047R qty 2
EXTRA LEAF D29XL qty 2

Any of you with these parts on your rigs please chime in with any pros or cons that you may have on these parts! The Dakar springs are on sale now for $333, so I'm about ready to pull the trigger!

[FourByLand]

Dave,

I have no comments on your parts list but I just wanted to say that I am really anxious for you to get back and start making your modifications and adjustments to your current set-up.

I will drink a cold one for you this weekend as the sun sets over the palm trees as we soak...

Be safe.

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Hi Dave

When you had the Deavers made, did they build them rated for the loads your carrying? Are you unhappy with them? The reason I ask, I was thinking about having them make me some springs for the hj45 instead of going with OME.


Ride quality and reputation was my deciding factor.

[TangoBlue]

Although an earlier gen, I just added the OME AAL to my Dakars and swapped N85 shocks for N76 (greater travel with the reinforced springs). Then went to Moab the next day (20-29 MAR). Deployed - re-deployed from VA, 4,500 miles later, and a few 4+ trails and obstacles (sometimes there are no bypasses) and I can say it was a good choice. I think you'll be happy. Stay safe and enjoy your pump.

[Overland Hadley]

You will be very happy with OME and Dakars.

I do not know if you need the extra leaf, although I am sure it will not hurt.

I have had about 500-600 lbs in the back and it was not even starting to sit on the first overload spring, let alone the second. I do not think it is possible to bottom out and hit the bump stops with the two overload springs in the normal 7 pack. Dakars are not soft flexy racing springs like Deavers are.

[xcmountain80]

Although an earlier gen, I just added the OME AAL to my Dakars and swapped N85 shocks for N76 (greater travel with the reinforced springs). Then went to Moab the next day (20-29 MAR). Deployed - re-deployed from VA, 4,500 miles later, and a few 4+ trails and obstacles (sometimes there are no bypasses) and I can say it was a good choice. I think you'll be happy. Stay safe and enjoy your pump.

4.88's just from the reasoning that my 33's and the V-6 take a 4.56 and the same motor and 35's would require 4.88's so would make sense in my crazy world that 33's and 4cyl would like 4.88's. But kick over to ttora or yotatech and check it out too.

Aaron

[Monty]

I also have a double cab and have been running the exact same rear set up for almost a year now, and am very pleased with it!

I have a tool box/dog kennel in the back all the time that is about 150lbs+ loaded, and it handles the road AND trails well. (yes, I wheel the piss out of it)
I love the fact that my truck still has a bit of rake to it... hunting trips with gear and a couple bucks in the back just level it out.

I honestly believe that this is the best "off the shelf" rear set up for the '05+ if you still use it as a truck... as in you actually haul stuff in the bed, which is what most expedition vehicles do.

Seeing your set up, you will be very pleased with the Dakars with the extra leaf.

[heeltoe989]

Just about to add the extra leaf kit for the OME Dave! Just waiting for some nice weather.

Look forward to seeing the new Tacodoc re-build!