I agree building a tundra is a great way to go. I do think in the end it is the more expensive way as well, but you get what you want. It is not out of the cards yet for me.I have a 2017 tundra platinum. I've got a 3 to 1 level/lift on it from rough country. I also have 18in fuel vapor wheels wrapped with 35/11.5 nitto ridge grapplers. The ride to me is excellent for a lifted truck with bigger tires. I do want to get an arb aor locker for the rear, but that will come at a much later date if its needed. This truck is also my daily driver. Imo building a tundra would be better. Re-sell value is much better than everyone else as well.
Do you have a link to your build?