FOX [TRD Pro] vs Old Man Emu [Trailhunter]

DannyDrives

New member
Joined
Aug 6, 2024
Messages
24
Reaction score
4
For the years of the 5th Gen, the FOX shocks on the TRD Pro were king, but now Trailhunter is queued to rein supreme with its special Old Man Emu shocks.

Thoughts on having different shock packages between the two models?

1723143105601.png

Screengrab from TRD Jon's video

1723142761483.png

Screengrab from TRD Jon's video
 
You can't go wrong with either shock. FOX has the stronger brand name so it fits well on the TRD Pro. The FOX QS3s were tuned for more "off-road" focused driving (go-fast events with dialed compression and rebound valving). I would bet that the FOX shocks are stiffer on-road for better performance handling and they soften up as you progress into faster shock events. The OME shocks are based on the OME MT64 body with a redesigned internal specifically for the TrailHunter and are more tuned for overland stuff. Probably softer on-road for better ride comfort. Either way, both shocks will perform out of the box for most drivers. I doubt that many people will be able to tell the difference between the two unless they drive them both back to back on-road and off-road for hours on end. At the end of the day, most of these shocks are going to get ripped out and replaced with "better" high-performance, longer travel shocks anyway; KINGS, Fox race series, Dobinsons, Dirt Kings' new line of shocks, etc.
 

New Threads

It looks like the UK is getting a diesel...
What does $75k get you in a 4Runner build...

Recent

Hi there, I'm looking to get new tires for my 6th gen 4Runner and was wondering what tire/wheel...
Hey guys! I posted on here about a product I was making and have perfected it to where I really...
Which new 6th Gen 4Runner are you guys looking to purchase? Let's drop your trim level...
It looks like the UK is getting a diesel version of the LC250 Prado this fall. It also comes...
I have now made a new fender made of TPE material. When you encounter gravel and potholes of...
What does $75k get you in a 4Runner build? 4Runner Lifestyle shows off their 6th Gen build...
This is my system I pulled from my rav4 and am in the process of doing all the boring stuff like...
I bought the SR5, I wanted to customize it to my own liking. These are the mods I’ve done so...
I was truly impressed with the flex in the TRD Off Road's STOCK rear suspension (Bilstein)! We...
This is a very solid shelf for anyone that wants a static platform in the rear of their 6th gen...
Drafting up this post as a guide/resource for new low-profile bumpers as they become available...

Similar

Back
Top