I've had mine (a dual cab syncro) since is was new back in 2001. Best ute there is. Big tray. Big cab.

But I will agree that stock rear suspension can't safely do the full tonne as advertised (even my upgraded King Spring suspension struggles over 800kgs) and I suspect that heavy towing is not ideal...but can't be sure as mine has never had a towbar fitted.

Unlike Sunny...I'd happily fit another dual mass flywheel if/when the clutch goes.

I'd also consider an alternative engine and transaxle combination as part of an RWD conversion out the back in the distant future.