I'm getting ready to start the search for a new old yota. not a 3rd gen but I think a lot of us here have other car/truck flings as our side hustles.

I do intend to daily drive it. Not intending to modify it, just keep it running and maintain it.

budget 30K for the truck, 5K things it's going to needs.

I have been having a hard time deciding between 2 options

Option #1 HZJ77HV-PEU
jdm-expo.com

These are leaf sprung trucks, they are very simple and have rear floating axles. 1HZ engines, suspension seats.

the pro on this truck is it's very simple, but it's going to ride like hell. I'm not opposed to the hell ride but others in my family are going to complain. But this is my lumber wagon dam it!

Option #2 KD-KZJ78W
jdm-expo.com

these are radius arm front/rear coil sprung. KZ-TE engine is a good engine. These trucks are designed to be a nice floating ride with extra creature comforts. However they are more complicated electrically than the other option.

part of me thinks? why not both? well... yea reality dude.

so does anybody have any info about either of these trucks? owned one, rode in one? the HZJ77HV are pretty rare and are much harder to find, KZJ78W fall off trees and there are tons of them. cost is very similar so that is really not a huge difference.