Original test platform for the TRDP had KDSS. Most of us suspect it was removed due to costs (while also diminishing trim differences with the Trail), some say otherwise.
Stock OR/Trail does indeed come with sh!t CO’s and rear shocks but it is also a wearable, easy to replace/upgrade. I have mixed feelings about the stock ride, it is great in corners, it is comfortable in most conditions, nose dive is terrible (don’t forget crappy stock tires also amplify this effect as they deform under heavy load transfer). Having added premium suspension, the ride is an order of magnitude better, although the truck is heavy and the way the weight is balanced seems to be the issue with nose dive, while improved it still happens.
TRDP comes in some nice colors (one of the OP’s reasons for upgrade) Painting a truck to match your tastes is far more expensive than upgrading suspension. So if you want the color, just do it.
There is also the option of simply replacing current trucks stock suspension with new TRD Fox.
I would take all our opinions with a grain of salt and just go out and do some test drives, or find a rental and rent one for a week.
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