88 wrote "and do take a serious pounding."

I think there is a big difference in what four wheelers consider a difficult trail. Trail conditions vary a great deal from region to region. We judge 4x4's by there ability to get over, or through, these trail obstacles. Obviously, the trails in NH and Maine are a little less demanding of a 4x4 than some of the notorious trails in the SE, and the NW, but defintely less demanding than the trails in CA, AZ, NM, CO, UT & Dakotas. Oh sure, there are difficult trails in every region, but overall the "pounding" 4x4 rigs receive from trails in the western and SW regions; basically, west of Denver, Colorado, is significantly more severe. (Just my opinion.) So, how can you judge the best 4x4 rig if your four wheeling experiences are at best, from the moderate trails of the NE? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />