Well, my 1990, 200,000 mile+ Montero trail rig is finally getting to me, with relentless problems and break downs. So I am about ready to pull the trigger and build the 05 X. It will take about 9,200 just to get it close to where it needs to be for me,(5" lift, 35" tires, rear spare out of the dirt, front bumper, winch, skids..) so big descision.

After about 17K miles I do have concerns, including solving the bottoming out design flaw, total 4x4 failure the first trip out, VDC issues the second trip and concerns over axle durability. Anyone out there that can reaasure me.....Like, " I have been wheeling for a year with 33s and no broken axles", " Just did a hardcore trail with 35s and no gizmo failure".....

My first 4x4 brand switch in 20 years of wheeling, so am nervous!