I'm a Toyota from a Toyota family...

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- 3rd-generation Toyota 4runners - 96 through 2002, with 99-00 being the sweet spot (4WD transfer case that also allows for an unlocked center diff giving AWD functionality for sleet/snow/ice driving). I have a '98 4runner that I picked up for a song and really like but will probably be selling to get something in slightly nicer condition. The other option -
Any 3rd gen will do, just make sure it has the and the 3.4l engine and E-diff lock button (next to the console), this was no longer available after 2000 and not at all on the SR5 auto transmission. There is also lots of aftermarket products and if you are feeling real frisky, they even have solid front-axle conversions too. You can build a family truckster, all the way up to a real rock-crawler.

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- Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ-80, preferably 1995-1997 (also includes Lexus LX 450 '96-97 as it's the same truck with some luxo cladding). Land Cruiser has solid front & rear axles, can be found with front & rear locking diffs (as well as a locking center diff) and are generally known to be bomb proof outside of the engine having occasional head gasket issues.
Stay away from this one, unless you like regular $2k-$4k repair bills...

The FJ would fit the bill, but may be out of your price range.