I think it depends on your type of wheeling. I have a welded front and stock birfs but all i get to do is play in the mud, no rocks here. I beat on it pretty good sometimes(took second in a mud bog comp. last weekend <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />) but i could see where on the rocks it wouldn't hold up and i second the fact that the steering sucks!!! it's about the only downfall i've seen yet. If you don't get out and unlock a hub first turning around is a real PITA!!

1987 4Runner SR5,SAS,6 inches of lift,35in BFG's,Welded Front,Detroit E-Z locker V-6 Rear, 5.29's