Shock absorbers Bilstein or Dobinsons

Do not go OEM. At a minimum, put on Bilstein 5100 shocks at stock height and improve ride and lessen nose dive on braking. I got a set of 4 last year for my son's 1999 3rd gen and paid $300 for install $400 for parts. We used the stock 99 tall springs. I put 5100 shocks on my 2011 and lifted the front 2" and put trd springs on the back to level. Way better off road and firmer on road.

5100s all 4 corners, top lift setting in front with 1" taller rear block on my 2008. No, not jarring. Firm in the sense that the weight of the truck is well controlled, but still comfortable. In no way is it harsh.

I just pulled my stock ranchos from my 15 all terrain. They had some life left , surprisingly after 169k miles. I put the 5100’s on, and it’s a world of difference. Ride is way smoother, less bounce.

I put 4600 on mine to replace the shot OEM ones and I love them.

Put 4600's on mine and consistently get wild offroading and crawling. They're a good option, not premium, but sufficient

I installed the Bilsteins and I like them. Replaced what I believe were the original OEMs on my 2006 that had 120k miles on them, so the ride was pretty brutal.

Bilsteins are great. You will likely see a good boost in handling and feeling like a train when WOT applies. These should last at 200k before they are dying to be replaced.

It now drives much better than stock suspensions with air springs Also, Its now returned to a "factory" Prado. ????????

I’m stock for now, and probably only going to upgrade to some entry/mid-level Bilstein.

I personally had Bilstein OE replacements on my E46 that were leaking and failed even though they were practically brand new when we removed them.