ARB Releases New BP51 Shocks for Toyota Tacoma

May 11, 2016

ARB BP-51 Shocks for Toyota Tacoma

ARB has recently announced its High Performance BP-51 shocks are now available for the Toyota Tacoma. This suspension was developed to extract the full capabilities of the latest edition Tacoma with an expertly engineered suspension system that allows for maximum usability depending on terrain. If you’re looking to upgrade the suspension of your previous generation Toyota Tacoma, this could very well be an excellent option. The full release from ARB is featured below and we plan to feature more about this suspension and its functionality in a future issue of OutdoorX4 Magazine later this year.

Old Man Emu

Old Man Emu is pleased to release the latest application of BP-51 High Performance Bypass Shock Absorbers engineered specifically for the Toyota Tacoma. Although there are subtle weight differences between the last generation Tacoma and the new generation, with the adjustable nature of the BP-51 the OME engineers have been able to tune and design the BP-51 package to suit both applications. This package consists of 2 front coilovers, 2 rear shock absorbers and 2 fit kits.

The front coilovers have been tuned in both length and feel specifically to the Tacoma and are capable of accommodating setups with and without accessories (bumpers, winch, etc). Specific reservoir brackets have been designed for application specific reservoir placement and also relocation of the sway bar to allow clearance at the spring seat. While the front coilovers are adjustable in height, the system has been designed for a 2 inch (50mm) ride height increase and a minimum of 2 inch (50 mm) down travel.

Rear shock absorbers have been tuned in length and valving specific to the Tacoma. To accommodate the large body size of BP-51 a specific lower mount bracket has been developed to provide clearance to the axle. Specific reservoir brackets have also been developed and are included in the rear fit kit. The rear dampers are tuned to match the existing range of rear Old Man Emu springs.

Recommended compression and rebound settings can be found in the supplied fitting instructions for the various spring options available. The fitting instructions include detailed information for correct installation of the shock absorber and reservoir placement. Please note there is a left hand and right hand application due to the different reservoir mounting method and locations.

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