Struts Replacement Advise?

[swampy_swimmer]

Hello, I have 2002 4wd Sport Edition SR5 4Runner that I want to put new struts on, and need an advise: I've been reading a lot of reviews on different brand shocks and I narrowed down to Tokico Treckmaster; Billstein HD and Toyota OEM.
I just replaced my rear OEM with Tokicos Treckmasters and I must say I didn't feel much of a difference, however my wife did (she usually sits in the back with the baby). She says that damping is much softer then before.
I don't do real hard core off roading, but I do fair amount of dirt road and beach/sand driving. So I wouldn't need really stiff shocks, some of the Billy HD reveiws say that they ride really comfortably despite the fact they called Heavy Duty, another say that they're really stiff... I'm a bit lost in reading so I'm asking you for an advise and opinion.

Thanks a lot.

Everything is stock on my truck, i didn't lift it, it still has original coil springs and stock size brand new tires.

 

[fourwd1]

Everyone's opinion of soft/hard ride is different, and using their current ride as a reference. So what's hard or rough to some is soft to another.

And to confuse you even more, check out Old Man Emu suspensions, they're great.

 

[BigRogers]

2x ^ I love mine as well. Looking into some for my dd now.

 

[josh.bunch]

If you like the Treckmasters in the rear then do the same up front. I wouldn't go Toyota OEM just based on price alone. You can probably get top of the line aftermarket shocks cheaper than Toyota OEM from a dealer.