Shocks / alignment?

My 2019 Platinum w/ 55k, base suspension w/ rear anti-sway bar. It rides pretty smooth but in the last year or so I have been in other vehicles including my son's '22 TRD Tacoma and was impressed at the overall smoothness of the ride with Fox or Bilsteins , so I thought I might upgrade my shocks. I am not looking to lift it, I don't go off road so am only interested in smooth, which leads me to the Bilstein 4600's for $379 plus tax and shipping. My big concern after thinking about it is dropping the front control arms and will I need an alignment after? Supposed to be doing that next week and then leaving right after on vacation. Any input appreciated, thanks.