My first hunting rig, well that had 4 wheel drive, bought ~1980 with my first reenlistment bonus. 1977 FJ55 Iron Pig.
Current Taco although she is getting long in the tooth she still gots it and gets 'er done
First thing did was ripped out the bench seat and made a platform for the dog and store recovery gear and guns.
Rock sliders are set at zero degrees to help prevent damage from lateral slides on icy trails, not pivoting off rocks.
Up until I hit 60 the dog and I would often sleep in the back while hunting.
Not anymore, bones don't care for it and I don't either. I get a cabin for a month or more. And got tired of beating up the truck. And myself in it. Couple of years ago went with a Polaris Northstar Ranger and built a dog box for the back.
Best hunting rig have ever owned, should have done it sooner. Taco is now a tow vehicle. Will replace it in a couple of years with something along the lines of my first 4x4 thinking a Lexus GX or 4Runner. Will likely be my last vehicle ever.