Monteros and Troopers are more alike than they are different.

Despite what Lordtrunks and Lloyd would tell you, I'd wager they're about identical in overall durability, too. Ask either of them how many troopers they have personally owned.

The advantages of the Trooper are almost entirely aftermarket - sure there's not much but remember that "any" is infinitely more than "none".

Monties may have been available with factory rear lockers but you can get front and rear ARB lockers for a trooper.. right now not "maybe someday"

Also I believe that in general replacement and repair parts are cheaper and easier to obtain for troopers.