What size winch? 4R

4Runner GVWR = 6,300 LBS (+-)

https://www.toyota.com/4runner/features/weights_capacities/8664/8666/8667

After a lot of research on Warn products I've decided on the Zeon 10-S. EDIT: Got a deal on the Zeon 12-S.

Ran across the chart below and thought I'd share.

Very detailed specs:

https://www.roundforge.com/winch-database/warn-zeon-10-s-multimount-winch-90360/

 

A lot of guys recommend at least getting double the weight of your vehicle, just to be safe. There’s a lot of variables that can make your recovery a lot more difficult, such as if you’ll be dead weight (sunk in sand/mud), or if you’re just slipping and not catching traction and what not. Also if you start to add armor/ bigger tires, you’ll just be adding more and more weight. The 10k should be fine though. Just my thoughts, not an expert.

 

All the above is covered in the spec link provided. The charts within can be adjusted to match actual GVW.

 

10k will work great; though I highly recommend keeping a snatch block in the recovery bag if needed as well - will double the pulling power (though half the speed), and also useful if you ever need to get creative with a pull.

 

Sound advice, thanks. I'm a tool box Charlie kinda guy....snatch block is in the bag.