Checked out the 4th gens on display at Overland Expo '23 today.

Just a speculation, the preproduction demos are just that. They don't get the e-coating treatment that is in the factory. At least I wouldn't bother. My 2018 has very little of the rust belt shine. You will probably get the same result. Probably.

 

My taco has gone through two winters up here where they use a lot of salt/sand mixture and at the last maintenance I walked under it and no rust at all. I get the Krown treatment every fall and has kept the rust off and will keep doing it for as long as I own her. just saying

 

I'm still really bummed that there is no "A" pillar handle. At lease they could have made it an option. I use my handle literally every time I get in and out of my sport. Too bad...

 

Why did you install one. I use the steering wheel on my Sport to get in with no problem as I am kind of short. I usually put one leg in and then pull myself the rest of the way with the wheel also to make safer so I don't fall and end up on my ass which can be embarassing if you know what I mean lol.

 

I see the ARB steel rear bumper has hi lift jack points...are there hi lift jack points for the front? Or are the rock sliders expected to be used for that?

 

The rear end looks bobbed for sure, especially on the EC

 

Most of that is dirt except the typical locations like axle ends and parts that have been bumped against rocks.