non-TRD OEM shocks
I'm sort of the opposite of you, but maybe some of my experiences can help you out. I have a 2000 SR5 4x4 non TRD, not at all the same vehicle as you. I test drove the same truck, TRD version, and thought it rode a lot rougher, or stiffer. So I went with the non TRD version. Didn't really care for the stickers anyway.
I also pull a horse trailer with a very heavy tongue weight, and that put the back end about 4 inches lower than normal. Maybe 2 inches below level. So I added some Helwig helper springs, EZ 550's and cranked them up so that the truck is level with the trailer and horses loaded. And that works well, except I think I am probably about back to the the TRD ride when not pulling the trailer. Or, maybe stiffer! It raised my non loaded rear height 3/4 inch, the truck does head downhill a bit, but it doesn't really bother me. And, every other method of keeping it from sagging below level,with the trailer, was a lot more money.
Oh well, got used to it after a week.
The prices for new shocks, as posted by nhparrot, seem to be totally outrageous to me. I will be the first to admit that I am still living in the 70's. Bought a NEW '69 ford f100 for $3100.00 and think that should still be the price today. Well, that is about what a ford p/u is worth. A JOKE! I would be willing to pay at least $3500.00 for a new F150!
I liked the idea of the non-TRD factory shocks that someone mentioned, especially if you could get them on the cheap! Not sure how you post for items to buy, think there is some place for it other than general topics. It is sort of funny how one member thinks his truck rides great and the next person thinks it is a rough bouncy ride. Do the trucks ride that much differently, or is it just a different perspective and expectation? Maybe it is what you drove last to compare against. Compared to my F250 that I had,
the Tundra rides like a dream. Compared to the Honda Accord, it doesn't compare quite as well, though not far off considering it's a truck.
This is a great site, everyone's more than willing to help out as needed.
Happy Hauling,
Doug
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