Shock/Struts - difference in models

I have a 16 TRD sport with 191k and I like the tighter suspension that the sport gives (minimal offroading - 2 times a year maybe).

I'm thinking I might need new struts in the next little bit, so I started watching local places for new take-offs... these are off a 2022 limited:



Question is, how do these limited ones compare to the sport model. I have read that the off road model is a softer ride than the sport, but what about limited models? Will any struts and shocks off of a newer tacoma fit the 2016? I read something about the top hat being different.

Sorry, I'm new to suspension things (but old to working on cars )

 

These are a downgrade.

 

LOL... why is that?

 

They are simply tuned more for “on pavement” handling and comfort.
Technically, according to the “experts” on Tacoma World, they will ride similar to the blue Hitachi struts your Sport.

 

I took these off. They are bouncy, truck used to bounce after hitting expansion joints on the freeway.

 

I have not seen any discussion on the Limited suspension, but I suspect that they would fit between the firm ride of the Sport and the soft ride of the Off-Road. The Limited will be set up to be a bit smoother than the harsh firm ride of the Sport because it is more aimed as a luxury version of truck.

 

I will affirm that they do ride soft. I can’t imagine an OR being softer (like everyone says).

 

Bilsteins probably have a better valving. These not so much. Remember them do a nose dive under light to moderate braking.

 

Yea I went with Bilsteins all around and there's a huge difference in handling on & off-road...

 

Which ones did you go with?

 

4600's will give stock height and better ride quality.

 

The Bilstein is a really good shock I’ve never heard anyone regret buying them. Every set I’ve had made a dramatic difference in control and ride.
Keep in mind the 4600 and 5100 series have the same valving. The difference is the 5100 series are made for a suspension lift.

 

I had a 2005 Sport with the stock Bilstein shocks. I traded it in on a 17 Limited. After unexpected/unaccustomed body roll on a Highway off-ramp, I put on Bilstein 5100 set at factory height, with less than 6 months & 5K miles. It matched the ride I was accustomed to with the old Sport, couldn’t be happier.

it was explained here way back then that the SR, SR5 and Limited all had the same suspension which is a downgrade drone both the 16+ Sport & OR.

 

5100 up front (set on second notch to level it up) & 4600 for the rear.