Returning from the Middle East in July and I have been waiting to spend some money on a 4runner.
I have been trolling the internet looking for a 4th gen and learning about them.
I would like the post-2004 transmission, but the V8 is not essential.
I will put either shocks or a body lift to raise it.
I will need it for towing a small fishing boat and taking the family out camping.
I will also take it off road and have to deal with snow.

The question:

What year/package of 4th gen., represents the best value if I plan to do some basic mods- lift, shocks, tires?

I like the idea of turning off the traction control. In the desert here, the Toyos with this get crazy stuck in the sand and there is no way to disengage the traction control, even in some of the Land Cruisers. Unbelievable! But... only the 08 4Runners have the switch off for the traction.

I'm looking forward to the experienced guys weighing in on this.

By the way, over here, I drive a Fortuner (google it)- built on a Hilux frame. This thing is an awesome 4x4 and I hate to get rid of it. Picture attached

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