2024–Toyota Tacoma Shock & Lift Options
The 4th-gen Tacoma is a whole new truck underneath. New TNGA-F frame, coil-sprung rear end, and a chassis that demands a lot more from its shocks than the old leaf-spring setup ever did. The old recommendations don't carry over.
This is our straight-talk guide to every real shock and coilover option for the new Tacoma — from a budget setup to a full desert build — and we install and dial in every one of them right here in Mesa, AZ.
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Why the 2024+ Tacoma Needs a Fresh Look
The previous Tacoma hid a lot behind its leaf-spring rear — friction masked how the shocks actually behaved. The new multi-link coil rear moves faster and freer, so the shock itself is doing far more of the work. Pair that with a stiffer frame and more weight up top on a lot of these builds, and shock choice matters more than it ever has. Bolting on old-platform parts or a cheap spacer isn't the move here — the valving and geometry need to match the truck.
Below is every option worth considering, grouped by budget tier and how you actually use your truck. Give us a call and we'll match the right setup to your rig and your goals — and quote it installed and aligned.
The Full Comparison
Twelve real options, entry to halo. Not sure where you land? Call us — we'll match your budget and how you drive.
| Setup | Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Bilstein 5100 | Entry | Budget level & a little lift on a daily driver |
| Fox 2.0 Performance | Mid | Mild daily use, entry into the Fox lineup |
| Bilstein 6112 / 6100 | Value | Best bang-for-buck — daily + weekend trails |
| Eibach Pro-Truck Stage 2 | Mid | Comfort-first daily with light off-road |
| Fox 2.5 IFP | Mid | Balanced pavement + real trail use |
| Old Man Emu MT64 | Overland | Loaded/overland rigs on long dirt roads |
| Fox 2.5 Perf. Elite | Premium | High-speed off-road that still dailies well |
| Old Man Emu BP-51 | Overland+ | Heavy overland builds, fully adjustable |
| ICON Stage 1 System | Premium | Complete engineered package, all-around |
| King 2.5 Coilover | Premium | Desert pedigree, rebuildable, high-speed control |
| Fox 3.0 Factory IBP | Flagship | Sustained desert speed & prerunning |
| Fox 3.2 Live Valve | Halo | Do-everything, money-no-object build |
Our Take on Each Setup
Honest, from a shop that installs these every week and runs them on our own trucks. Tap "Full breakdown" on any option for the details.
5100 Series
A proven monotube that gets you a level stance and a bit of clearance without breaking the bank.
Full breakdown
- Design: 46mm monotube, digressive valving
- Adjustability: Front snap-ring heights (level to mild lift)
- Reservoir: None
- Damping: Fixed
Ride & fit: Firm but composed on the street, with a modest front lift for the look and a little clearance.
Our install note: We pair it with a matched rear shock and add UCAs if you push past a mild lift, so your alignment and CV angles stay happy.
Get a quote on this setup →2.0 Performance
Smoother than stock with that Fox name, tuned for mild daily driving.
Full breakdown
- Design: 2.0" monotube IFP coilover
- Adjustability: Height-adjustable front
- Reservoir: None
- Damping: Fixed
Ride & fit: A clear step up from stock for pavement and mild trails; not built for sustained abuse.
Our install note: If you tell us you load or tow, we'll steer you a tier up — this one's best kept to a light daily.
Get a quote on this setup →6112 / 6100 Kit
Adjustable front coilover plus matched rear shocks. Real ride-quality gains and height adjustability.
Full breakdown
- Design: 60mm 6112 front coilover + 46mm 6100 rear
- Adjustability: Front height adjustable
- Reservoir: None
- Damping: Fixed
Ride & fit: A big jump in ride quality over stock that still holds up on Arizona trails — the sweet spot for most daily-plus-weekend trucks.
Our install note: Our go-to value build. Pairs great with UCAs at the taller settings; we set your height and align it before it leaves.
Get a quote on this setup →Pro-Truck Stage 2
Front and rear kit tuned for comfortable street manners with capable light-duty dirt performance.
Full breakdown
- Design: Monotube front coilover + rear monotube shocks
- Adjustability: Front height adjustable
- Reservoir: None
- Damping: Fixed
Ride & fit: Plush on the street, composed on light dirt — a comfort-leaning setup that's easy to live with daily.
Our install note: A no-drama daily build. We dial the front height to match your wheel/tire package and align it after.
Get a quote on this setup →2.5 IFP
Bigger 2.5 body means better heat management and a more balanced ride on pavement and dirt.
Full breakdown
- Design: 2.5" monotube IFP coilover
- Adjustability: Height adjustable
- Reservoir: None (internal float)
- Damping: Fixed
Ride & fit: The larger body manages heat far better than a 2.0 — balanced and confident on both pavement and real trails.
Our install note: The step-up most folks are happiest with long-term. We'll set it up for your terrain and check UCA clearance at your height.
Get a quote on this setup →MT64
Tuned for rigs that carry weight and cover long dirt miles — the overland crowd's bread and butter.
Full breakdown
- Design: Nitrocharged monotube, load-tuned
- Adjustability: Application/spring-rate tuned
- Reservoir: None
- Damping: Fixed
Ride & fit: Comes into its own under weight — bumpers, drawers, roof loads and long washboard dirt roads.
Our install note: We match spring rates to how you actually load the truck so it sits and rides right fully kitted, not just empty.
Get a quote on this setup →2.5 Performance Elite
Remote-reservoir, adjustable, built to take high-speed desert abuse and still behave on the street.
Full breakdown
- Design: 2.5" with remote reservoir
- Adjustability: DSC dual-speed compression adjuster available
- Reservoir: Remote
- Damping: Adjustable
Ride & fit: The reservoir keeps it consistent under sustained hits, so it stays composed at desert speed and civil on the commute.
Our install note: We mount and route the reservoirs cleanly and set the adjusters to your terrain — this is where our tuning time really pays off.
Get a quote on this setup →BP-51
Bypass-tuned and fully adjustable — built for heavy, loaded rigs run hard over rough terrain.
Full breakdown
- Design: Position-sensitive bypass, remote reservoir
- Adjustability: External compression & rebound
- Reservoir: Remote
- Damping: Adjustable
Ride & fit: Compliant when loaded, firm when it needs to be — built to run hard fully kitted without falling apart.
Our install note: Worth the extra tuning time we put in dialing compression and rebound to your rig's weight and use.
Get a quote on this setup →Stage 1 System
A full engineered system with dialed geometry (UCAs available) and excellent all-around performance.
Full breakdown
- Design: 2.5" VS series coilover system
- Adjustability: Height adjustable; CDCV / UCAs available in higher stages
- Reservoir: Optional by stage
- Damping: Fixed or adjustable by option
Ride & fit: Engineered as a matched system, so the geometry and ride are dialed out of the box — excellent all-around.
Our install note: We love these as a clean, complete build. Add UCAs at taller heights and we align it dead-on before you go.
Get a quote on this setup →2.5 Performance Coilover
Race-bred, buttery high-speed control, and fully rebuildable for the long haul.
Full breakdown
- Design: 2.5" coilover, remote reservoir
- Adjustability: Tunable & fully rebuildable
- Reservoir: Remote
- Damping: Tunable (revalve/re-spring)
Ride & fit: Race pedigree shows up as buttery, controlled high-speed compliance — and you can service and re-tune them for life.
Our install note: Best for people who actually push desert speed. We can revalve/re-spring to your weight and driving as your build changes.
Get a quote on this setup →3.0 Factory Series IBP
Big-bore, internal-bypass shock built for sustained rough terrain at speed.
Full breakdown
- Design: 3.0" internal-bypass, remote reservoir
- Adjustability: Position-sensitive bypass zones
- Reservoir: Remote
- Damping: Zone-tuned
Ride & fit: Real prerunner capability — soaks up sustained rough terrain at speed without fading.
Our install note: We'll be honest about fitment and whether your build actually needs this much shock. If it does, we mount and tune it right.
Get a quote on this setup →3.2 Live Valve
Electronically adjustable on the fly — daily comfort and race capability from the same shock.
Full breakdown
- Design: 3.2" electronically-controlled (Live Valve)
- Adjustability: Automatic, on-the-fly electronic
- Reservoir: Remote
- Damping: Electronic, real-time
Ride & fit: Adapts continuously — plush on pavement, firm and controlled the instant you push it. The closest thing to one shock that does everything.
Our install note: The halo build. If you're going here, we make sure the whole truck — UCAs, wheels, tires, armor — is worthy of it.
Get a quote on this setup →Tacoma Suspension FAQs
Will my 3rd-gen (2016–2023) parts fit a 2024+?
No. The 4th-gen uses different mounting and a coil rear, and the valving needs to match the new platform. Don't try to carry old parts over — it won't ride right.
What do you recommend for a daily-driven Tacoma?
For most people the Bilstein 6112 or Fox 2.5 IFP hits the sweet spot — real ride quality, mild lift, and it holds up on Arizona trails. Call us and we'll tailor it to how you drive.
Do I need a remote-reservoir shock?
Only if you're regularly running rough terrain at speed. The reservoir manages heat during sustained abuse. For daily-plus-weekend use, you don't need it.
Can I just run a spacer or leveling kit on stock shocks?
We don't do spacer lifts — ever. They throw off your geometry, wear bearings and CV joints, and mismatch the valving. We build suspension the right way, with parts engineered to work together. Buy once, cry once.
Do you install all of these brands?
Yes — we're an authorized installer for ICON, FOX, Bilstein, Old Man Emu, King and more, and every lift install includes a post-install alignment check.
How long does it take? Do I need an appointment?
Most installs are same-day. Call ahead at 480-269-2833 so we can stage your parts and get you on the schedule — appointments get priority.
Let's Build Your Tacoma the Right Way
Not sure which setup fits your budget and how you drive? That's what we're here for. Call or request a quote and we'll dial in the right shocks for your 2024+ Tacoma — installed and aligned in Mesa, AZ.
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