Originally posted by 2manytoyz:
Bottom line is I seriously doubt you'll ever take an OR anywhere the SE couldn't go.
The ABLS works VERY well in my limited experience. Climbing up steep sand dunes, the slip light flashes - the brakes pulse on the slipping wheel(s), and I never lose momentum. The system works as advertised.
Unless you plan on doing true rock crawling, the locker is a "nice to have", but not a must when you already have ABLS.
FWIW, finding any 4WD Xterra is an issue now in Central FL. They do have an OR locally, but it is the silly 2WD version. I guess I was lucky to get my 4WD SE when I did.
The stiffer shocks do nothing for me. I drive s-l-o-w offroad. It prevents tearing up my vehicle, and my body!
As usual, YMMV.
You might not ever take it some place a stock SE couldn't go, but I for one plan on it. ABLS is nice, but not perfect. Though I have never gotten stuck, there are hills and such that I would not have made it up if not for the locker.
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