Can You Verify What Kind of Shock?

Pardon my ignorance, but are these stock Toyota Bilstein shocks that comes with the TRD models?

These offer a pretty rough ride and I'm looking to improve that. What replacement shocks would you recommend to soften up the ride bit?

I'm due for new tires and a suspension overhaul so I'm open to any suggestions. Including spring, shock and tire combination.

Thanks for you help!

 

Yep, those are stock Bilsteins, probably original, unless someone installed the Bilstein 4600's, those have the same color scheme.
Edit: JK, the 4600's don't say Toyota on them. Those are stock.

 

How many mile on truck, how many miles have you had it?

Wondering if the ride might be related to the OE shocks being dead.

And of course no truck is really a plush ride. You might get some input from Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road about choices in that area.

 

The difference between 4600 Bilsteins and OEM Toyota Bilsteins

 

Those are stock- and I would upgrade to 5100's.
Lots of posts on 5100's- they give you flexibility later if you want to lift your ride.

 

those are stock TRD Bilsteins. i replaced all 4 recently with 4600's. it was well worth it...i didn't notice the difference initially in the city but once i got on the highway and especially off-road the difference was obvious. very easy replacement too: total for all four 4600s was under 400, and i did it without spring compressors. i bought new tires - cooper AT3s - shortly after replacing the shocks as well. they've been great off-road also.

 

Thanks for all the feedback! The truck has 150k I've had it for 18k miles. The previous owner's records showed a shock/strut change at 80k miles.

Looks like I'll be going the 5100 route.

 

Ok hold on a tic...

Those are definitely stock TRD shocks. BUT... you complain they have a rough ride. They have 150k miles on them, which means they are likely worn out, too.

Putting 5100's won't change that, if anything will make them ride "rougher".

You have two options: Realize this is a pickup truck and will never ride "smooth" like a car, or possibly get some other brand of shocks that are designed for a smooth ride. The 5100's are valved more for off-roading, so they WILL ride stiffer and "rougher" than worn out TRD shocks.

So just keep that in mind....

 

They are the stock shocks.

The one thing that is always hard to speak to is ride quality. So much of that relies heavily on personal perception. Most aftermarket suspension, even ones that are higher end, provide a firmer on road ride quality. This is mainly due to the type of suspension, valving, and additional capabilities that it may provide. Some people feel like the firmer suspension supports the weight of the vehicle better so you don't get that sloppy handling some people describe. IF you want to go over your options please feel free to pm me

Thank you so much @Clearwater Bill