Yeah, nice story and pics. I think that was great to use one 4Runner at a 90 degree angle to anchor it, along with more people uphill pulling it more upright.

I hesitate to add this for fear that it sounds like I'm putting you down, but I'd like to offer a recommendation that you never pull anyone while the tow vehicle is backwards. Your rear axle is notably stronger than the front, plus the tow vehicle has much more control when pulling forward normally. I've seen a couple Jeeps snap u-joints incredibly easily when towing backwards, even when they're only pulling a little Sukuzi. Yeah, good thing these aren't Jeeps, but the point remains.

Glad you had a fun time and you caught the off-roading bug.