I’m a little biased toward Toyota trucks, so 4runner gets my nod. Only 4runner that ever came with the V8 are from 03-09, and they will command a premium. So if you want some Toyota with V8 you better off with Landcruiser and Lexus. If you find a decent Toyota truck, you won’t loose money in the long run, number one problem with them is rusty frame.
Or you can go off the deep end and get a Porsche Cayenne turbo. Those MFs are very needy, but can tow and haul ass at the same time. You can pick one up for less than $10k and baselined it and have more fun than anything out there. Very off road capable. They have lockers and low gears in most of them. There are some that even come with electronic sway bar disconnects. Good luck and have fun