standard cab suspension

Can anyone tell me how to get a soft cushiony ride instead of the lumber truck ride i currently have? I don't really want to lift it if I can help it. I just want a better ride when I hit small bumps.

 

Most likely have to change suspension components in order to make any significant change.
Is your current suspension in good mechanical condition?

 

Sell the truck for something else with the ride characteristics built in that you're after. Otherwise call a place like suspension lifts .com and see if they can pair a softer spring on a Bilstein 4600. It might also lower the truck some, but really.. changing the springs or shock valving is the only way to soften the ride.

 

Springs react to bumps, shocks change the speed at which it reacts to bumps. When was the last time you changed shocks? A good/fresh set will reduce the "bounces" you get when hitting a bump but it will still feel . . . .

like a truck.

 

As a regular cab owner who’s gone from e load mud tires to super soft highway tires, I would say try your tires first if you have high load rated tires. I like the lumber truck ride i had before and kinda hate the soft squishy i have now but its whatever you want.

 

thank you all for the replies!! I haven't had the truck very long, so I haven't ever changed the shocks. The current suspension looks like it's in good condition, nothing leaks, the rear leafs don't look like anything is broken. I guess I'll start with getting new shocks all the way around. After all the truck is 23 years old. THANKS AGAIN TO ALL!

 

Please understand that shocks and springs are wear items. Just because a shock is not leaking does not mean it's still "good". Shocks should be replaced every ~35-40k. Springs tend to last longer, but also should be replaced eventually.

 

If it has coilovers up front (most do) you'll have to rent a spring compressor to get at the front shocks. Easier to install a new set of assembled coilovers. I went with these (03 extended cab 4WD 3.4L, you didn't mention your specs,) can't beat the price for assembled coilovers. Moog 81104 springs and Bilstein 4600's all around for close to stock replacement, but before buying ask them about a softer ride, if you wish.

https://www.suspensionlifts.com/sho...with-rear-shocks-for-1995-2004-toyota-tacoma/