So I have a 2000, all stock except 265/70/17s (XL load). Starting to get tired of how the truck currently rides, and I would also like about 2" lift.

It's not terrible, but seems overly stiff and can be quite jarring over bumpy/pothole ridden streets. Hitting bumps, it doesn't feel like the suspension does a good job of absorbing impacts - instead you feel it in the body. To my knowledge the springs and front shocks are original, rear shocks were replaced ~20k kms ago by previous owner with unknown brand. Currently at ~265k kms.

For reference I've been in high mileage 4th gen and even that rode like a dream compared to my truck. I also have a high mileage 80 series with all original suspension, completely blown shocks, etc.. While bouncy still rides softer than my 3rd gen.

What's the plushest setup without going over $1000 bucks? Been doing tons of research but I keep reading conflicting information. Some of the 'set-ups' I am considering below.

- OME 880/891 w/Bilstein 5100s (4runner specific)
- '99 talls (Moog or maybe LESJÖFORS?) w/Bilstein 5100s (4runner specific)
- FZJ80 shocks in rear with LC coils(probably too tall for me), something else in front
- Eibach Pro Truck shocks with OME springs? I have either the eibachs might be slightly softer than the bilsteins , but the eibach springs are stiff without weight?

Thoughts? TY