Softer ride?

Hey guys, so which shocks offer a SOFTER ride? - the TRD off road yellow/blue or the Sport red/blue?


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Bilstein claims that the HD Yellow & Blue are the smoothest riding shocks they make for these trucks.

 

Thanks guys!

 

Sport usually means cornering and speed which needs tighter suspension. So agreed off road ones would be softer.

 

I switched to 6112/5160, 17" wheels and larger E load rated tires. Ride is firm- I conducted chalk test several times and have adjusted tire pressure- surprised at the difference a few PSI makes - ride is sweet!

 

Sport ones are tuned for cornering (as much as reasonable in a big ol' truck) so they are going to be stiffer to stay planted. The OR are designed to soak up bumps off the pavement. My truck has them stock, and I wouldn't say they are the smoothest thing ever, but they do a good job.

Another thing that will soften your ride is your tire type and wheel size. 18" wheels will have more cushion than 20" because of the additional sidewall. A passenger or street tire is generally going to ride softer than your AT or other more aggressive tires.