I spoke with the misses about this at length last night and we touched base again this morning and she agrees that it makes more sense to keep the 4Runner, continue to build it and use it as a daily/beach vehicle/weekend adventure rig and then add a lower trim diesel truck next year or when the new boat comes.

So after all of this research, truck shopping, constant back and forth and continually doubting myself, I can finally put this issue to bed. The 4Runner listing has been withdrawn and she will get to stick around.

Now I need to get back on track with the build and decide wether or not I should move forward with the interior stuff first (sleep platform, electrical, drawers) or go ahead and put some King's under it to make way for the bumpers and winch?