Perhaps expand your search to early model 100 series (blasphmy I know being an 80 series lover) for your

. It may be a little more comfortable for her and still give you a very capable off road truck.
Hold out for something here in SoCal. They are still all over the place. Just be patient and diligent in your search. It'll pay off and you'll be happier if you can see what you are buying first. If you think you find a gem elsewhere in the country, find a mud member to check it out for you. Did that once for a Houston member on an 80 right here in Costa Mesa. Good truck and he flew out the next day and drove it home!