Yes and I still say that for $ & ease build up a mitsu 95SR will blow away a jeep until you start looking at trails that are rated in the X ratings as I've been doing 4+ trails in my relatively near stock monty for the past few years (my upgrades include 33" tires, a 2" longer coil in back, and armor).

Trails I've run in Utah w/ my LWB Montero on 32's or 33's open & w/ a locker include Moab Rim Trail (personal favorite), Golden Spike, Poison Spider, Gold Bar, there are a couple more I don't remember. I avoid the easy trails there cause they put me to sleep unless the view is absolutely spectacular.

Only places I had trouble in Utah (2) was...
- going over the crack w/ an open dif, but hey who doesn't have a problem there w/ open difs. Not an issue w/ any traction aids including stock ones.

- then there was a pretty cool trail I was on from a couple of years back but I don't recall the trail name. Lloyd Swartz knows, as he was leading and it was just the two of us. I got stuck due to the length of the LWB (stuck on sliders).

Again, I'm not trying to slam jeeps here, but just putting mitsu's into proper perspective. If you REALLY want the "fun" of building up your a jeep for a few grand extra just to get on equal footing w/ a Mitsu w/ basic mods (wheels & tires), then have at it.

Me? I'd rather get out on the trail!