Suggestions for improving ride quality

Good morning gentlemen and women,

I am a new owner of a recently acquired Tacoma. I love the compactness of this truck. It's perfect for everyday driving and the occasional haul.

I would like to improve ride quality for this bad boy on pavement with the occasional off road adventure. I'm on a budget so for the time being, that is a factor. I've heard of the 5100s and wondering if they'll do the job well for the price.

https://www.shocksurplus.com/produc...-1996-2004-toyota-tacoma-4wd-rwd-w-0-2-5-lift

Is this a good price? Or should I look elsewhere? Also do I need the kit or just the shocks? This is my first truck so I'm still learning.

Everything I've learned is referencing this thread.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/01-tacoma-suspension-advice.557746/

Goal is to improve ride quality on pavement for family and myself as this is my daily driver. It's a 4D if that helps

 

Does your truck have a lift? That typically makes things more rough riding. Remove the lift if so.

Adding weight to the bed via a camper shell or sand bags could help a little.

I recall someone saying that Monroe quikstruts might be a softer ride compared to other options or the stock 4600 Bilstein's. IDK if that's true but it's what came with mine. They were installed about three years ago and my Tacoma is still a relatively rough ride compared to a modern sedan.

Could also see if there are really worn bushings in your control arms. Replacing them could make some difference.

In the end the biggest difference maker will probably be just getting used to it IME