I hope someone at Car and Driver is listening when I say THIS is the sort of content we want to see. A PROPER rundown on the different mechanical differences and how it compares to the outgoing model. 2 minutes in and I hear this guy did suspension design for the previous gen Tacomas? Yep, I'll watch half an hour of whatever he is willing to tell me.
@dagrwolff67148 ай бұрын
Most satisfying 2024 Tacoma view yet on the internet
@ppha76658 ай бұрын
One of the best in-depth breakdowns of the new Tacoma's suspension.
@joetacchino44708 ай бұрын
We need more Dan videos!
@EdwinCV-dh8qc8 ай бұрын
Great,over the top info thanks.
@jeremygosling3638 ай бұрын
Excellent to see real technical details in a KZbin review, which are normally worthless and have no information beyond published marketing materials
@integral95858 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks for the in-depth overview. I was considering the SR5 vs the TRD OR and this gave me a lot more faith that they put in some real effort to developing the OR for better suspension performance.
@gregnorton37187 ай бұрын
VERY HELPFUl to have someone with Dan's expertise do this video. MORE!!!!
@ptrd59457 ай бұрын
Best rundown video of the new 24 Tacoma suspension!!!!
@M1911jln8 ай бұрын
Dan, I love these tests. Great objective information.
@02PSU8 ай бұрын
For such a big company, I like it’s in Dan’s driveway
@sahily15628 ай бұрын
Great episode as always. I owe a lot of my limited suspension knowhow to Dan Edmunds' suspension deep dives, not just on KZbin but from the old blogs as well. Thank you for this great geeky content. A few requests if I may. Can we have similar episodes on F-150 Lightning and Ford Maverick because of their unique differences to the usual truck suspensions (I have been awaiting these 2 episodes ever since they were teased in one of the shorts on Dan Edmunds' own KZbin channel.) In any case, thanks Dan and thanks C&D.
@rudyosorio44346 ай бұрын
Thank you maestro! Toyota Tacoma suspension well explained. Definitely need to see more of your videos
@PaulPeralta8 ай бұрын
Great video Dan. Thank you for taking the time to discuss the new offroad with us. Just learned that my offroad has left Mexico and is enroute for delivery. Can’t wait!
@TinkerersAdventure8 ай бұрын
Fantastic review! Man I wished to see it do better than the 3rd gen pro
@4xfishhh8 ай бұрын
Dan is a gem! more videos from him!
@paulm64818 ай бұрын
Rubbish he is old
@4xfishhh8 ай бұрын
@@paulm6481who cares? he’s super knowledgeable. don’t be an ageist cuck
@jamiewills85606 ай бұрын
Where has this guy been on the other review videos? Very in depth and informative! Car and Driver needs to use him in all their videos!
@craigfoy90838 ай бұрын
This is a really good video; he knows what he is talking about big time! I am sticking with the older taco to many changes!
@nascarniko22448 ай бұрын
This was an awesome review. Cant wait for mine soon
@johnmoua2357 ай бұрын
When he pulled out that Sharp calculator I knew he was for real…😅 appreciate the info and awesome video
@brochilldude8 ай бұрын
This is the stuff we need to see. Would love to see the new zr2 numbers as well as the ranger raptor and compare them all on the RTI leaderboard.
@senrusho8 ай бұрын
That's actually a pretty impressive improvement over the 3rd gen. Much better than the new tundra.
@thomasmcconnell11147 ай бұрын
Great to 'see' you again, man. Hope you're well. Excellent detail and easy to comprehend. Helps me decide if im upgrading from my '19 TRD OR DCLB. Cheers, my friend.
@JasonExplainsThings8 ай бұрын
Thanks Dan!
@matticusmac64527 ай бұрын
Awesome review, great depth
@jamestorregrossa11858 ай бұрын
Great demonstration, my friend, thank you
@calvinkang12244 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your whole KZbin-wise unmatchable knowledge, I enjoyed so much.
@shirolee8 ай бұрын
Amazing! Thank you so much for doing this Dan!
@DeuceDeuceBravo8 ай бұрын
The stabilizer disconnect is the most exciting new feature for me. Can't wait to try that out. But WHY are they still using a single giant bolt for the UCA?? That's a nightmare for those of us who change out the UCA. ☹️
@raphaelmuza90567 ай бұрын
Perfect review of this car, nothing more 👍🏼
@markjmaxwell98197 ай бұрын
The great thing about the Watts link and Panhard bar suspension systems is they can normally be converted from a solid axle leaf spring rear suspension system very easily from the factory. With better suspension articulation and control plus improved ride comfort over leaf springs. With the Watts link the better engineered choice for a couple of reasons. 😎🇦🇺
@apa76118 ай бұрын
Lots of new repos coming! 😂 If I wanted it I would wait a few years
@flight2k58 ай бұрын
Repos?
@demal10108 ай бұрын
@@flight2k5 Repossessions. Presumably they mean from people who can't afford it down the line.
@cue038 ай бұрын
Looking forward to see the flex index ramp findings when the Toyota Land Cruiser (LC250) and Lexus GX550 becomes available.
@ALMX5DP8 ай бұрын
Great overview and test. I was expecting a little more after the disconnect given how well the old Pro did but still seems to do very well. Wonder if the larger tire models will have additional travel limitation versus this.
@TwoFeetOutdoors5 ай бұрын
Very in depth and informative.
@John-tz3ii3 ай бұрын
Excellent video ! I’d love to see a video for the 5th-Gen 4Runner in anticipation of the 6th-Gen. would also be great to see the differences between the 4Runner & Tacoma, however minimal.
@kinanromman519717 күн бұрын
A similar test with the Trailhunter and Pro would be awesome
@SimekahleManatha7 ай бұрын
That's the beast on some beast mode vibes
@drive-channel18343 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this, Yuur info is golden I hope they'll also send you the DKR GR Hilux
@TheHerennow14 ай бұрын
Well done video. A rare thing
@percygildersleeve21817 ай бұрын
Dan’s the man!
@07fsxt678 ай бұрын
Split pin for lower ball joint is missing or not needed for this new model?
@pie57718 ай бұрын
That color is beautiful! I wonder what it would look like in a couple of years when it fade.
@Jside688 ай бұрын
I ordered one. At home, it will be in the garage, hidden from the sun. I hope it doesn't turn into a washed-out pink!
@artiebucco96608 ай бұрын
Even better
@inferno17708 ай бұрын
Great video I have the 3rd gen same exact truck in video . I'll be keeping my old Tacoma and getting the new 4th gen solar octane
@shitloveaduck8 ай бұрын
The wiring harness to the sway bar disconnect isn’t properly snapped in place. It’s really tight against the housing.
@trailrunnah88868 ай бұрын
It's a cool feature to offer, glad they're doing it. I'd like to see a Gladiator on your board, I would guess that that would be over 600 disconnected.
@joemysterio8 ай бұрын
Sweet video and super informative! I'm not super familiar with trucks in general so I can't tell and not sure if I missed it, but is this a 5 foot or 6 foot bed?
@ALMX5DP8 ай бұрын
This looks to be the 5’ bed. The 6’ has more body colored area in front of the rear tire.
@live4mac8 ай бұрын
I love these comparisons, I was sad to see that C&D has a ZR2 loaner not too long ago yet you didn't get your hands on it!
@tshepomathibedi63627 ай бұрын
Great information shared here, I like it.
@teddonley95948 ай бұрын
I wish you'd run thus test on a Gladiator Rubicon I'd like to see how close IFS has gotten to a solid axle set up
@teddonley95948 ай бұрын
Nevermind I saw it. Gladiator nearly drove off the end of the ramp. IFS is coming along but not there yet.
@SteveHawm9 күн бұрын
Can you review the 6 foot bed off road
@vnohelix5 ай бұрын
My question; is the swaybar on the SDM models thicker vs the NON-SDM models therefor offering much better ON-road handling? Much like 4runner KDSS.
@jordandoogan73297 ай бұрын
Easily the best truck out there
@wyootto2646 ай бұрын
Maybe I missed it but the boxed frame is another big change that should be mentioned! Awesome review, otherwise! 👍
@jmezable7 ай бұрын
Really can't believe this is possible!!
@BaconCruiser8 ай бұрын
What happened to the old rankings? Now I’m going to have to keep a reference screenshot handy.
@patr1ckd5 ай бұрын
Interested in new 4Runner, Land Cruiser, GX, Bronco, Raptor comparison on this index.
@bradcomis10668 ай бұрын
It would be interesting to contextualize this a bit with some consideration to the performance increase in the real world of a vehicle with a higher number on this Flex Index test. I see the obvious advantages of more flex when using open diffs, but this truck has super responsive traction control and a locking diff. It could probably drive right off the end of the ramp. What benefits in offroad does higher flex offer if you have diff locks or super effective traction control?
@chiisai6716 ай бұрын
There have been a lot of reviews but no one has mentioned that the new 2024 Tacoma does not give you a real tire for a spare. Instead they give you a convenience tire mounted on a short trip rim. I’m sure glad I bought a 2023 instead as pulling my boat out of the water every week would kill the 4 cylinder.
@5aetern8 ай бұрын
there is no locking pin front steering knuckle. just thought I would point that out.
@07fsxt678 ай бұрын
Notice that too.
@jasco17768 ай бұрын
We’d love to see how the 2nd & 3rd generation Frontier Pro4X does on your flex ramp!
@beexiong29958 ай бұрын
Bottom of the list.
@jasco17768 ай бұрын
@@beexiong2995 sorry man.. you were right. I think I misunderstood your comment. Looks like the frontier is at the bottom of the list with the RTI score.
@paulthompson6618 ай бұрын
They did not add any more travel? Sway bar disconnect is nice, but I only know one person with the sway bar still on anyway. Idk if this will be better off-road. Also I heard the hitch is welded on, so no more after market bumpers without voiding warranty?
@jeffm7378 ай бұрын
Why does Toyota not put in a auto mode in 4by 4
@tikitak11558 ай бұрын
I really want one, since I'm a current owner of a 3rd gen Taco, but the price point for the TRD Pro and Trail Hunter made me jump 3 miles back. I'll have to pass.
@johnsantoro39315 ай бұрын
did anyone notice the plug for the swaybar disconnect wasnt in all the way?
@26parma8 ай бұрын
Hi-Lift jack points in the back, but what if you need to change the front tires?
@bradenb4 ай бұрын
Really surprised that the 3rd gen stock TRD Pro beats the 4th gen with disconnected sway bar.
@kennedyracing75278 ай бұрын
Why did you not test the TRD Pro truck with the Fox suspension
@murffly8 ай бұрын
They aren’t available yet.
@dannypinyan39498 ай бұрын
They got a name for what they did on the shocks. I just can't remember what it's called.
@dagrwolff67148 ай бұрын
If you have someone's ear at Toyota can you let them know you can't filter for sway bar disconnect when shopping online, I've been trying for weeks to look at inventory but it's very frustrating if you want that major new feature.
@snn5178 ай бұрын
great content
@chrisjohnson39128 ай бұрын
I had that calculator in high school... in 1989.
@RedHawkish8 ай бұрын
but why is the fuel tank so small but same MPG
@A.K.allday8 ай бұрын
Please do this with new Colorado ZR2
@714integra8 ай бұрын
Why didnt my 2023 tundra trd offroad come with similar shocks 😅?
@FloydPududu7 ай бұрын
Nice pickup track
@carsonfiero42098 ай бұрын
Will my 17” fj cruiser oem 17” steel wheels clear the brakes?
@wd80858 ай бұрын
i had so many people tell me they were going to get the new tacoma but the price killed it for them. Sales numbers may be down due to pricing. Excited to see who is willing to have these high payments.
@Unimportantrichard8 ай бұрын
Not me. Not enough bang for the buck now.
@DeuceDeuceBravo8 ай бұрын
Toyota will still sell gazillions of these things. If you want bang-for-the-buck then the Frontier is the best option.
@beexiong29958 ай бұрын
If a guy who isn't a legal citizen and doesn't speak a word of English can get one, so can you
@rickeycooley91397 ай бұрын
@@DeuceDeuceBravothe frontier is not a Toyota, and the Toyota is not a frontier.
@BillyBobTup7 ай бұрын
No more KDSS on Toyotas?
@anakinfanini71548 ай бұрын
where window shop at?
@mattg81165 ай бұрын
Great Video! I got about 5 adds for womens soap while watching, so there must be something in the algorithm for folks interested in the Tacoma. I wont Judge
@grisa123458 ай бұрын
The sway bar disconnect did more than I expected. Looks to me like you could fit 35s on there without too much drama.
@TomL20257 ай бұрын
Can we put the 33” tires on this Tacoma ? sound like we can only put 32”
@masonthomas96717 ай бұрын
You should be able to put 33’s on the 4th gen Tacoma
@mundoracer6 ай бұрын
Let's see the Cybertruck!
@Tiger-pu4oz6 ай бұрын
Great info! Well done sir! Can you please do one for new Tacoma TRD-PRO. Also, one with Tundra TRD-OFF Road with factory TRD 3” lift kit.
@JoeMoutard8 ай бұрын
Get yourself a Thermacell to keep those mosquitos off while you do your thing. I've been using them for years and they're no joke.
@cs-vf2de8 ай бұрын
Wish they would of used KYB shocks over Bilstien
@itseric1jzson3 ай бұрын
Does it not bother anyone else that the rear lower shock mount is so much lower than the axle ? That is going to be the first thing that you hit if you do hit something...
@TacoXL8 ай бұрын
What truck had a 3.5 L V6?
@wrightnash7 ай бұрын
That’s a rugged and tough suspension system there
@BC_Hunter8 ай бұрын
I have a deposit down for this exact model but I’m thinking of passing on it. I just can’t justify the price increase. At that price, I might as well buy a full size truck.
@beexiong29958 ай бұрын
Checkout fullsize truck prices. A base 4x4 cost the same as this trd offroad. Base means no offroadtech. The offroad has all the technology a pro has minus the suspension
@BC_Hunter8 ай бұрын
@@beexiong2995 I’ve looked at a Chevy Silverado 3.0 Duramax Trailboss with lots of extras and it will only be another $8k. My deposit was for the TRD OR Premium with the hybrid engine. That’s going to be probably another $5k there with that engine. That Toyota will probably be $75k all in. That’s f’n crazy for a mid sized truck.
@rodgood8 ай бұрын
Toyota sure likes using bolts that are alot longer then they need to be , think of the weight loss with shorter bolts as well as the ease of removal in the rust belt .
@ALMX5DP8 ай бұрын
I only saw one that seemed a bit long, on the frame side panhard link. Everything else looked okay.
@rodgood8 ай бұрын
Do you live in the rust belt ? and remove fasteners often ?@@ALMX5DP
@ALMX5DP8 ай бұрын
@@rodgoodno, though I’m not sure what that has to do with my observation..
@pzpatrick8 ай бұрын
Is this a pre production tacoma?
@demal10108 ай бұрын
He says so
@Cringer1016 ай бұрын
I imagine the trail hunter should be better, the TRD pro isnt meant to be a rock crawler more of a desert runner but we shall see
@Vultite8 ай бұрын
I just put a deposit on a TRD Off Road, I hope production is on time...
@RossMalagarie8 ай бұрын
I wish you would test the 2024 Colorado Trial Boss as its in the price range of the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road in specs its a little behind on the suspension.
@TEEMA-q1z7 ай бұрын
🔥🔥
@jeffk4648 ай бұрын
It seems to me leaf springs would be more rugged.
@demal10108 ай бұрын
Leafs have less tunability bandwidth
@RobustArid3798 ай бұрын
O man! Does it mean that this is a old man truck
@DrewVerdin8 ай бұрын
I wouldn't want any of my driving linkages to be made of aluminum 😵