Define “stiff”. (I mean ride)

I am replacing my oem non trd shocks with Bilstein 5100’s. I thought about just the front, but decided on all four corners.
This is my asphalt only DD. I want to level, but I can’t decide what setting to use. Middle or top? I’ve read and heard that top setting compresses the spring more, thereby giving the truck a stiffer ride. Anyone out there that has gone to top setting and loves it on asphalt?
I have factory 20’s with new Michelin defenders, trd rear sway bar and the sequoia front bar, and I don’t tow anything (yet).

 

Set it up top. Stock shocks are soft, you'll dig the planted ride with the stiffer setup. Especially with all the way bar work there

 

Welcome from Ct

 

my last tundra had 5100s on top setting, definitely stiffer but much more controlled than the black shocks. it handles hard bumps better, but you do feel everything