i drive my jeep 30 min. to work 5 days a week and it's just as far to the trails. i've tried some creek and river banks that, if i was locked, i could take the hard way. i don't look for mud but i don't avoid it. when i'm stuck i'm high centered. it's no fun when i'm spinning 2 tires in my "4x4" knowing that if i had one more tire with power to it, i would be chugging along. it's not really what can i afford, it's what can i justify spending. if i have to wait an extra month to get a locker that seems perfect for my rig, i don't mind. it's all money and time, money and time. and i'm all about building this thing right. probably by summers end i'll have a little $500 beater to drive back and forth to work, just to keep unnecessary miles off it. it's 20 yrs. old w/ 100k. sorry, i'm rambling. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />