Once you get it started they come off pretty easily. One thing I wouldn't suggest is using a heat gun, just use a hair dryer. You don't want to be the person on YouTube that damaged your paint.
I own a 4x2 Sport and you would be surprised how capable that drive train is. Now I don't go on any aggressive rock crawling or mudding but I've been on some forest roads that had some bad ruts and mud puddles and had no issues plowing through. Finally, know your capabilities
I figured it would be negligible as with the Gen 3's. I'm sure Toyota could save a lot of change by eliminating it but I'm sure the government is pushing it
Quite a few Ford & GM owners commenting here. I'm a Gen 3 owner and love my truck. The colors and styling of the 4G is bar none the best looking new truck to hit the road