The 4th generation Toyota Tacoma is a fundamentally different truck from its predecessor. New platform geometry, updated chassis dynamics, separate hybrid and non-hybrid configurations, and a chassis that introduces its own unique suspension challenges. If you are searching for a 2024 Tacoma suspension upgrade, the solutions that worked on your old Tacoma do not simply carry over.
Ride Shocks has built a 2.5″ DPA coilover system specifically for the 2024 Tacoma shocks — addressing the real-world performance gaps that exist in OEM and competitor shocks on this new platform. Available through Ride Shocks and AccuTune Offroad, this is what a purpose-built 4th gen Tacoma suspension upgrade looks like.
What Is the Ride Shocks 2.5 DPA System?
The Ride Shocks 2.5 DPA (Dual Piston Adjuster) is a 2.5-inch diameter, aluminum-construction coilover system for the 2024, 2025, and 2026+ Toyota Tacoma. It includes a front coilover and rear smooth body shock, designed as a complete front-to-rear suspension solution for the 4th gen platform.
Key specs at a glance:
- 2.5″ diameter aluminum construction
- DPA adjuster — effective linear adjustment across the full range
- Front coilover + rear smooth body shock configuration
- Designed to fit 35″ tires (cutting may be required for some builds)
- Provides level ride height with stock non-hybrid rear
- Hybrid rear sits approximately ½” higher than non-hybrid
- Separate hybrid and non-hybrid specific models
- No-drill frame mounts (front) and no-drill reservoir mounts (rear)
Best ride quality of major competitors we’ve tested — including OEM on the 2024 Tacoma platform.
2024+ Tacoma Front Coilover: Specs and Design Details
The front coilover was engineered around the specific geometry and demands of the 4th gen platform. Every dimension and spring rate choice reflects real-world testing on this chassis — not a carryover from previous Tacoma generations.
Front coilover specifications:
- Lift height: 1.5 inches (adjustable)
- Compressed length: Designed for 35″ tires
- Extended length: Mature design ensures steering stops engage correctly — preventing over-extension
- Install: Bolt on design for easy installation; no drilling required for reservoir mounts
- Sway bar spacer: Not required
- Skid plate spacers: Not required
The front spring rate is specifically designed to accommodate the hybrid Tacoma’s front weight, which runs approximately 400 lbs heavier than the non-hybrid front end. Non-hybrid owners running heavier builds can use the same weight range option for setups with 200–650 lbs of added weight.
2024+ Tacoma Rear Shock: Specs and Weight Ranges
The rear smooth body shock covers a wide range of lift heights and payload configurations, with multiple spring rate options to match your specific build weight.
Rear shock specifications:
- Lift range: Fits 0–3.5″ of lift
- Reservoir: No-drill reservoir mounts
- Boot design: Holes in the bottom of boots to prevent water retention and increase long-term durability
Kit contents:
Front:
- Reservoir mounts
- No sway bar spacer required
- No skid plate spacers required
Rear:
- Reservoir mounts
- Brake line extension bracket
The 2024 Tacoma’s Unique Suspension Challenge: The TNGA Bushing Problem
One thing that sets the 2024 Tacoma apart from older platforms is its TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) chassis. TNGA uses extremely soft bushings in the control arms and link arms — a design choice that works well with the factory’s soft shock tuning but creates a real engineering challenge for aftermarket upgrades.
Here’s the problem: with very soft shocks, the TNGA platform rides smoothly because the soft bushings and soft shocks work together. But when shocks are tuned stiff enough to handle off-road performance, the soft bushings deflect too easily and introduce vibration and harshness. The result is inconsistent feel — some bumps feel fine, others feel terrible, depending on how the input frequency aligns with the bushing stiffness and travel.
This is not a Ride Shocks issue. It is a platform issue that affects every aftermarket shock on the 2024 Tacoma. Every brand — is subject to the TNGA bushing problem.
Understanding this upfront sets realistic expectations. Any shock tuned properly for off-road use on the 4th gen Tacoma will behave differently than a stock or very soft setup. The Ride Shocks DPA adjuster gives you the ability to tune the damping to find the balance point that works best for your driving style and terrain.
What Makes the DPA Adjuster Different
Most adjustable shocks in this price range are single-speed adjusters — they change compression or rebound globally. The Ride Shocks DPA (Dual Piston Adjuster) provides effective linear adjustment, meaning the change you dial in translates consistently across the full range of adjustment.
What the DPA adjuster lets you dial in:
- Softer compression for daily driving comfort
- Firmer settings for loaded hauling or towing
- Off-road tuning for trail or high-speed desert use
- Adaptation as your build evolves with added accessories or weight
Hybrid vs. Non-Hybrid: Why Separate Models Matter
The 2024 Tacoma hybrid front end is approximately 400 lbs heavier than the non-hybrid. Running the wrong spring rate for your drivetrain is not a minor issue — it directly affects ride height, damping balance, and overall suspension feel.
Ride Shocks addresses this with separate hybrid and non-hybrid specific models. The non-hybrid uses a softer front spring rate, while the hybrid uses a heavier spring rate — also appropriate for non-hybrid builds carrying 200–650 lbs of added weight through overland gear, armor, or accessories.
Selecting the correct model for your drivetrain (hybrid vs. non-hybrid) is the single most important fitment decision for this kit. AccuTune can confirm the right configuration for your specific build.
Who the Ride Shocks 2.5 DPA Is Built For
This system was designed to serve a range of 4th gen Tacoma owners — not just performance builds:
- Daily drivers: Better ride quality over OEM, smoother highway behavior, without the harshness of a race-oriented setup
- Overland builds: Rear weight range options up to +900 lb for non-hybrid trucks carrying gear, rooftop tents, and accessories
- Trail rigs: 35″ tire clearance, 1.5″ of front lift, proper geometry for increased travel
- Lifted builds: Rear fits 0–3.5″ of lift; front provides 1.5″ of lift at the correct spring rate for the platform
- Hybrid Tacoma owners: Dedicated hybrid-specific models with correct spring rates for the heavier front end
FAQ: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Shocks and the Ride Shocks 2.5 DPA
What shocks fit the 2024 Toyota Tacoma?
The 2024 Tacoma uses a new 4th generation platform with different geometry from prior Tacoma generations. Shocks designed for the 3rd gen Tacoma do not directly carry over. The Ride Shocks 2.5 DPA is purpose-built for the 2024+ platform with hybrid and non-hybrid specific configurations.
What is the lift height of the Ride Shocks 2.5 DPA for the 2024 Tacoma?
The front coilovers are adjustable and provides 1.5 inches of lift. The rear shock fits 0 to 3.5 inches of lift depending on configuration.
Do I need different shocks for the 2024 Tacoma Hybrid vs. non-hybrid?
Yes. The hybrid front end is approximately 400 lbs heavier than the non-hybrid. Ride Shocks offers separate hybrid-specific and non-hybrid-specific models with spring rates tuned for trim. Using the wrong model will affect ride height and performance.
What tire size does the Ride Shocks 2.5 DPA support?
The system is designed to fit 35″ tires. Cutting may be required on some builds depending on offset and fitment specifics.
Does this kit require drilling for installation?
No. The Ride Shocks 2.5 DPA uses no-drill frame mounts in the front and no-drill reservoir mounts in the rear. No sway bar spacers or skid plate spacers needed.
What is the TNGA bushing problem on the 2024 Tacoma?
The 2024 Tacoma’s TNGA platform uses very soft control arm and link arm bushings. These work well with soft OEM shocks but can introduce vibration and harshness when shocks are tuned stiff enough for off-road performance. This affects all aftermarket shocks — not just Ride Shocks. The DPA adjuster helps you find the right damping balance for your driving style.
Are Ride Shocks better than Fox or King for the 2024 Tacoma?
In AccuTune Offroad’s testing on the 4th gen platform, the Ride Shocks 2.5 DPA delivered the best ride quality of the group from all the data we collected. Fox runs stiff to control freeway vibration and has limited useful adjuster range. King has oil flow limitations that introduce vibration feedback. Ride Shocks’ linear DPA adjuster provides effective tuning across a full usable range.
Will the rear springs come loose like on other aftermarket shocks?
No. Competing designs have a known issue where springs come loose at 27.50″ of extension. The Ride Shocks rear uses a design specifically to prevent this.