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I’ve come to really really dislike SxS’s. More so than ATV’s and dirt bikes. They’re like mosquitoes. Everywhere. Best way I avoid them is park at a trailhead and hike in a couple of miles to a camp spot.

I also prefer to keep my trucks as stock as possible so I get it. But a lift and bolting on some skids is pretty easy or relatively cheap to have someone install for you. But if you must get another truck, I’d also look at the F150 Tremor or Ram Rebel. Comes stock with 33’s already and lift...

So why don’t you spend $5k on 2-3” lift rather than $30k+ (Net) on a new truck? Unless you just want a new truck. That’s a different story.

You don’t need a 3/4 ton to pull a 5500lb trailer. Nor would I spend $90k on a Raptor to run forest roads. Your truck, as it is set up, can run 33” AT tires (275/70/18). Just do that, if you haven’t already, and just run it. It’ll tow the trailer just fine. It’ll be fine off road. It should...

😂 I’d MUCH rather have a Hilux than a Taco or 4Runner. What I wouldn’t give for that 2.8 diesel and manual transmission.

Get a volt meter and test the battery. Or a simple change might be easier.

I know you just bought some socks, but I love Darn Tough socks. Made in Vermont. Very well made. Best part - unconditional lifetime guarantee. If you wear a hole in them, they’ll send you a replacement. I have several pairs and couple of them got holes in them from regular wear. True to their...

I think that’s the highest range I’ve seen in an F150. Do you have the 2.7 or 3.5? What’s your gearing?

What an envious life! Are you still on the road full time? Would you mind sharing what your average monthly cost is to be on the road?

I was able to squeeze 700-ish miles on both the 2.7 and 3.5 (both had 36 gallon tank). But I was light footing it at 70mph. 33” tires, but stock suspension.

I had an XL. Although the electronic nannies get annoying, you get used to it fairly quick. What type of trails will you be doing? If you’ll be doing rough trails where you’re doing to be dragging bottom a lot, RCI makes skid plates. Transmission should learn how you drive and it should...

I never mentioned your F250, since that’s not in question. The context was the OP’s truck, a 2017 Silverado. Here is the comparison:

Not really apples to apples comparison since your tundra already comes with 4.30. Which is great for stuff we do and I wouldn’t mess with that, either. But 3.23, 35’s and heavy vehicle? I’d strongly consider regearing. In fact, I would have done that first, before cams or any other modifications.

@Dave in AZ - one thing you can try is rent these vehicles for a few days. Apps like Turo is great for that.

I don’t consider the 4Runner a 3-row SUV. It’s a 2.5-row SUV. Trying to fit someone back there over 3’ tall should be considered cruel and unusual.

Corkscrew? You can do that in a 100% stock 4Runner. I did it in a stock Tacoma and never needed a locker. Engineer was the toughest but didn’t need it there, either. Clearance was the bigger issue, which you have with your 2” lift and 32’s.

Are you looking at new or used? For me, with 3 kids, it’s Sequoia all the way. Lots of room for stuff in the back. Plenty wide for 3 teens. And it does not feel that big to drive, either. I’d recommend a 2nd Gen Sequoia. Very robust, spacious, and reliable.

I almost went SOT, but got a premium soft top instead. Cheap side of me won out. It is nice to have 33/35’s fit without any mods or much hassle. I had to do a bunch of trimming and body mount chop on my old GX for the same 33” tires. And that 4:1 xfer case. Heaven-sent for crawling for us...

Just take the 4Runner. Make sure all maintenance items are done and go for it.

Nice. I’ve enjoyed my time in various Toyota’s, including a 100-series, numerous Taco’s and 4Runners. My favorite vehicle to date is my JLU Rubicon 6MT. Just had the clutch recall done. It’s all stock and what a hoot!