Same here, I bought a 2014 Tacoma Off road double cab (4x4) last year with the intention of replacing my 01 4runner(2wd). I have always lusted for the double cab 4x4 ever since they came out with (ist gen) but could not afford it before. So i settled for a the 4runner as it was a good deal when...
Bummer!
Hate it when vendors will not honor advertised price. How can you make a mistake like that.. looks like a change of mind on somebody's part.
Oh well
I just did mine recently. It will make it easier moving the rack to get the bushings off and installed.
I too was a doubter, I tried to shortcut by not lifting the tires as outlined on DIY. Found out the that it was easier to just lift the tires than to muscle everything in place.