Looking at getting Platnium Trim, need some thoughts on eventually turning it into an offroader

[bhavc]

Hey guys, looking to get into a Platnium Trim as a family vehicle for my wife and I. My wife is pretty adamant on getting a vehicle thats not too harsh of a ride as a BOF vehicle and so i think the AVS system helps here but at the same time, i really want a vehicle that i can eventually turn into an overlander. 95% of our driving is going to be on suburban/city roads so i think the platnium trim would make the most sense here but at the same time i know that the AVS is an expensive system to get rid of. I dont think ill ever turn this into a rock crawler but even if i do, i wouldnt mind paying for getting rid of the AVS maybe 5+ years from now. What im really just trying figure out is if its even possible/is this even a good idea. I know the fulltime 4wd + center locker should make this relatively capable as is but if this is just an overall bad idea i think id start looking at other trims or maybe even another vehicle

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[Dead Horse]

Personally, I think the Limited/Plat trims ride worse than the Off-Road oriented trims.

Might be the suspension, but it also might just be as simple as sidewall height.

 

[Josalbrec6G]

Agreed, I test drive the platinum and the ORP and Trail hunter seemed more stable, less bumpy and quieter. Test drive them all for sure

 

[xp0nex]

If you don’t care for a rear locker and already have plans for aftermarket suspension I would be looking at an SR5.

IMO, you’re paying the extra $$$ for the AVS system and makes zero sense to spend more $$$ to rip it all out.

 

[bhavc]

If you don’t care for a rear locker and already have plans for aftermarket suspension I would be looking at an SR5.

IMO, you’re paying the extra $$$ for the AVS system and makes zero sense to spend more $$$ to rip it all out.

I think the thing here is that id still get use out if the avs for a few years before i rip it out

 

[NotApplicable]

I don’t think there’s any reason to remove the AVS system. Put on some AT tires with thicker sidewalls and you’re good to go. My limited rides great on 265/60R20 ATs.

For my use case (and it sounds like yours), FT4WD is 1000% more useful than a rear locker. The slightly upgraded interior materials, laminated glass, and better headlights are cherries on top.

 

[sstarrx2]

I think most people will tell you the SR5 ride the beat of all trims. No matter which one you buy you can change to meet your needs.

 

[bhavc]

I don’t think there’s any reason to remove the AVS system. Put on some AT tires with thicker sidewalls and you’re good to go. My limited rides great on 265/60R20 ATs.

For my use case (and it sounds like yours), FT4WD is 1000% more useful than a rear locker. The slightly upgraded interior materials, laminated glass, and better headlights are cherries on top.

This is kind of what im leaning towards. If im not rock crawling the creature comforts are much better on this trim pretty much inline with the LC 250 premium while being almost 15k cheaper. Some good at tires seems like all i really need

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