Non kdss 2019 4Runner did we screw up ?

[Thebighomie]

So my wife bought a 2019 non kdss 4Runner it’s a sr5? Well I figured she liked it because it sits high (she is short) and the 4wd would be good for going to the mountains in winter. We did zero research before the purchase she pretty much impulse bought it. We went on our first overland camping trip and had a great time. Now she is talking lift kit skid plates ect ect is it worth building be non kdss no crawl control ect

 

[Old Tanker]

Coming from the owner of an ORP with KDSS: the KDSS helps steady the ride on curvy roads and exit ramps, but is a mixed blessing, limits your suspension upgrades, reduces your options for skid plates, rock sliders and the like, and is an expensive repair if things go wrong. The crawl control can be useful but is regarded by many as a gimmick. The main thing you lack is a locking rear differential. You have a very capable vehicle, and saved some cash to throw into more targeted upgrades down the line.

 

[dride]

I have a sr5 as well.. wish I went trail premium for sun roof and locker, but a-trac hasn’t let me down yet On moderate trails. lifted w 33”

 

[Thebighomie]

Afternoon way more research I think we aren’t missing out on much just the rear locker so a building we will go lol