To get a TRD or non-TRD?

[Grizzman01]

I have been told the ride on the TRD is stiff as compared to the non TRD models, is this true and which would you get?

[ronp]

I have a TRD and like it - the appearance mostly. It is stiff and if I had the chance to do it again, I would probably get the non TRD but put different wheels on it - they go cheap on Ebay. good luck with your decision

[jpnca]

something to think of if you plan to change the wheels or susp. you are throwing money away.

[dbdolan]

I have the sport non TRD with 20" wheels, I like the ride and it sure beats the ride I had in my old 4 runner. The ride is smooth except for the occasional wavy concrete highway that kinda makes the bed hop but it is a truck what do you expect.

[Grizzman01]

I still want 4x4 just wondering if it was worth the 2500 option, and yes I had been looking on ebay for some take-off wheels and tires and just get the steel wheels

[kwarstler]

I have an 07 CM 4x4 with TRD package. I've been told the ride is stiffer than a non TRD, but I think my ride in the TRD is pretty good - especially compared to my father-in-law's F250. It's a bouncer big time. I'm not one to modify my vehicles - other than minor cosmetic stuff. As such, it was important that I have the Off Road package because I hunt and fish and wanted the extra off road performance. I think the TRD will also be beneficial at time of resale. Generally anyone who wants a 4x4 wants off road ability and that's where the TRD Package shines best. However, as mentioned in other posts, if you plan on making significant modifications - suspension / wheels, etc, you are probably wasting your money because you would be replacing/removing most of the TRD components.