Hey
The one thing everyone has to remember, lets be honest, is that ALL production vehicles have short comings. Builders such as GM, Ford, Dodge, Jeep, Land Rover, others and yes even Toyota. They ALL make a decent vehicles but have to sell them for a reasonable price so people will buy them time and time again, thats what their in business to do. They are providing what the masses want to an extent (not for a select few true off-roaders who don't usually buy repeatedly like those trying to keep up with the Jones'). That's the best part of having shortcomings is having such a good aftermarket. Replace H2 or H3 tierods with aftermarket parts and most weak problems are solved; Rebuild or replace axles, overhaul transfer case, install new springs and a stocks weak link is gone, etc. I like how Jeepers have always said "Real Jeeps are made, not bought", there is a lot of truth in that statement. I drive an old 94 GMC suburban 4X4 with IFS, it works fine for the type of off-roading/camping/research I do. Some would yank the IFS and install a solid axle, and thats fine, others yet wouldn't touch the whole thing. No need for the attitudes, just different wants for different folks, as long as we all have fun and take pride in our own rides who cares what gets driven.....Hell someday I may own a Toyota. But there is a place for each of us to do our own thing and an aftermarket that helps us modify our toys. After all, didn't we join the forums here to read about the mods and experiences of others and how they modified their own rigs for doing what they wanted. Relax and enjoy.
