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Thanks for the ideas and info. I'm looking to install GMRS in my next 4x4, and any and all ideas are welcome. It's your choice but the dash mount isn't legal in California. Just wanted to mention this for the benefit of others who might want to try this approach.

The weight and payload numbers still don't jibe with the GVWR.

The wheelbase was increased to get the front body mount out of the way of larger tires.

Thanks! That small footprint combined with great offroad capability is what has me looking at the Bronco.

Not necessarily. Historically, trucks have tended towards great visibility (except close range in front) as long as you don't put a camper or shell in the bed. That's been my own experience as a owner and also in test drives. The higher 'beltline' on newer vehicles of all kinds, the...

The idea that spending extra for the 4WD is worth it for the resale value is a common trope but the numbers don't back it up. Look at values for used trucks. The older the truck the smaller the incremental value for the 4WD feature. In other words, that 'investment' depreciates. Now maybe...

Plus also liability claims/lawsuits from anyone else in the front seat.

To add to the above, the 'zeroth' generation was the 5th generation Toyota pickup, sold under that name.

Thanks! The T100 served me well. In later years it was no longer a daily driver so it didn't roll up as many miles. I sold it just short of 200K miles.

I'm now retired, but I've been exploring and overlanding since before I had my first 4WD as a young man. My second 4WD was a T100 Xtracab that served me well for 27 years until recently. For the moment I don't have a 4WD due to temporary life circumstances but that should change by the end of...