Choosing Shocks for your Toyota Tundra
We made this guide specifically for the Tundra, based on thousands of miles running these shocks ourselves, and thousands of customers' feedback. We address different budgets, different vehicle uses & needs (plush daily comfort, more handling, off-road, etc), and identifying exactly what these shocks mean for your Toyota. We truly test these products ourselves, and are open to any and all questions for your vehicle, reach out to us with any questions!
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Excellent factory upgrade for improved handling
- Long lasting, very durable
- Reduces nose dive and body roll
- Capable for heavy duty use, easy 4x4 trails
- Firmer than stock-like shocks
- Higher tier shock, higher price
- Yellow isn't everyone's favorite color
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Increased handling and performance over factory shocks
- Longer lifespan than Excel-G and factory shocks
- Monotube design translates to more consistency
- More road feedback
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Leveling-Kit ability for certain apps
- Great off-road capable shock upgrade
- Durable, long lasting
- Improved handling on & off-road
- Heavy Duty, Tow, Haul capable
- Firmer than stock-like shocks
- Performance Shock, higher price
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Easy install, no coil spring compressor required
- Factory replacement for original ride quality
- Vehicle specific fitment and tuning
- Extremely limited for performance or heavier duty use
- Will not increase ride or performance beyond OE whatsoever
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Excellent heavy duty shock for the price
- Increases handling and performance significantly
- Monotube high gas pressure design, great longevity
- Not a "smooth riding shock" - increases road feedback
- Red may not match your vehicle well.
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Leveling-Kit ability for certain apps
- Great off-road capable shock upgrade
- Durable, long lasting
- Improved handling on & off-road
- Heavy Duty, Tow, Haul capable
- Firmer than stock-like shocks
- Performance Shock, higher price
2 dollar signs out of 4
- Install ready out of the box
- Optimal method to level your vehicle
- Ride Comfort adjustability
- Firmer ride over factory shocks and springs
- Adjustment settings are imperceptible for some drivers
3 dollar signs out of 4
- Leveling Height Adjustments
- 60mm piston, "best in class"
- Price-to-Shock ratio through the roof, 2.6" shock & spring less expensive than 2" coilovers
- Massive off-road ride upgrade, improved road handling and comfort
- Long lasting, durable, serviceable
- Does not come pre-assembled from Bilstein
- Requires coil-spring compressor for installation
3 dollar signs out of 4
- Coilovers provide Leveling-kit ability
- Excellent High Performance entry level shock
- Handles hard hits well
- Improves handling and traction in all terrains
- Rebuildable / Serviceable
- Higher price point compared to similar offerings
- Requires servicing for optimal performance
- Firmer than factory and other factory-like upgrades
4 dollar signs out of 4
- Huge improvement to road comfort and off-road handling in one package
- Adjustable & Reservoir options
- Serviceable, Rebuildable, Custom Tuning Available
- Excellent handling in high speed environments
- Requires servicing between 30-50k miles for optimum performance
4 dollar signs out of 4
- Compression adjustment to handle varying vehicle loads or tough terrain
- Rebound adjustment to pair against compression for comfort control
- Internal Bypass addresses comfort in every-day driving conditions
- Compression/Rebound Adjustment is slightly tougher to change than competitors
4 dollar signs out of 4
- Premium german engineering, USA manufacturing
- 60mm piston with high tech internals
- Height adjustment up to 3.5"
- Top of the line offroad ride control for the Tacoma
- Does not come pre-assembled from Bilstein
- Requires coil-spring compressor for installation
4 dollar signs out of 4
- Custom Tunes available
- Very comfortable for the Daily drive and easy trails
- Superior mid-speed support
- Sometimes too soft for heavier loads
- Requires servicing between 20-50,000 miles, depending on use
- Expensive for available features