tanglefoot
ExPoseur
Even though I'm a Toyota guy, if it were me I'd keep the Dodge as well. I steer away from modified trucks--it's hard to beat factory reliability. You have a capable, versatile, low-mileage platform there and noone knows its history better than you.
If you are really set on a Tacoma though, I would find a stock one with low miles and an easy life. Although Tacos do generally last a long time, they don't ALL last that long and the mods combined with the miles and the life that it may have had might be working away on its weakest link, and there's no telling what that link is.
If it were me, I'd keep your Dodge stock as well. It's pretty high off the ground, torquey and heavy-duty and it should be able to take you to some great places. You might just carry a few recovery items like a few straps, a shovel, high-lift and/or come-a-long and maybe a set or two of tire chains for mud. With a careful, finesse-based driving style and some common sense, you should be able to explore with it without incident.
Your rig has plenty of advantages over the "original" expo rigs...the vw beetles and busses.
If you are really set on a Tacoma though, I would find a stock one with low miles and an easy life. Although Tacos do generally last a long time, they don't ALL last that long and the mods combined with the miles and the life that it may have had might be working away on its weakest link, and there's no telling what that link is.
If it were me, I'd keep your Dodge stock as well. It's pretty high off the ground, torquey and heavy-duty and it should be able to take you to some great places. You might just carry a few recovery items like a few straps, a shovel, high-lift and/or come-a-long and maybe a set or two of tire chains for mud. With a careful, finesse-based driving style and some common sense, you should be able to explore with it without incident.
Your rig has plenty of advantages over the "original" expo rigs...the vw beetles and busses.
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I appreciate all the input.