Yes, I have admitted that getting rid of it has been one HUGE mistake that I have tried to undo for a while.
COB: As for an epic build, maybe over a period of time but that thing is already pretty capable. The current owner added a front locker and a winch so that just adds to the badassness of this 4runner.
Yes, I will give this thing the biggest and best offroading trip ever in an effort to apologize to it and make up for lost time. The current owner has only taken it out once so it has been pounding the pavement for a while and needs some dirt.
Edit:
I was pretty impressed with the fact that it has that HUGE hitch on it. The guy has been towing about 1000 lbs with the 4runner and he said it does pretty well. However, after driving a S/C 3.4, I'll have to put one of these engines in at some point.