First time 4x4 owner. Spent youth out at the dunes in my own 2WD pre-runner along side a couple buddies in 4WDs. No mechanic, but grew up working in and around cars at my father and uncle's automotive restoration business(50-70s GM muscle cars).
Backpacking/hiking/mountain biking
1998 Limited 4x4 w/E-Locker
262k miles w/ALL records
All stock except Tall rear springs and WeatherTech mats