For me:
Jeep - As much as I would like to have a Jeep Wrangler, reliability makes them a non-starter (pun intended) for me. Putting all of the windows down, including the back window, is what my daughter now calls "Jeep mode"... Close enough for me.
FJ - Wanted one ever since they came out...
On the front skid plate question, I have the CBI skids on mine. Easy to install and I really like the two access panels for the oil drain and oil filter. It's KDSS compatible. RSG also has a nice looking front skid plate, but I have no experience with it.
Keeping the stock head unit and replacing the front door/dash and rear door speakers with the FOCAL Toyota drop-in replacements made a huge difference for me in my 2018.
Yes, chose my silver 2018. Had an identical red one offered at a lower price and stuck with silver. For me, silver strikes a good balance of not showing dust, dirt, mag-chloride as much as other colors... At least out here in Colorado...
My initial reaction to stock audio quality was the same as your's. I had to really boost the mids on the EQ to hear anything. I ended up replacing the stock door and dash speakers with the Focal IS 690TOY system up front and the Focal IC 165TOYs in the rear doors (yes, they fit without...
It's interesting that the K02s solved your problem. Mine was just the opposite. The 4Runner was rock-solid with the factory Dunlops. It was the change to the K02s that caused the 55-65 steering vibration. My wheels and suspention are all stock. I just had them balanced for the 3rd time...
I have them on my 2018 TRD OR. For me they work great as steps.
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I have the SpiderTrax spacers installed on stock wheels and tire size with a little rub at full lock. Does anyone know if a leveling spacer on the front suspension will eliminate the rub without having to grind away the bumper ?