I completely agree, but the only reason a lot of these discussions get started is people with 4x2s inquiring about how far they can push their truck in a domain where a 4x4 would be more appropriate.[/QUOTE]

You're right, but the puzzler is why don't people just say what you said in a respectful way as opposed to thrashing around pointing out the "error" of 4x2 buyers' ways (in their not-so-humble opinion). There are some on this board who are so indignant about the "anything but a 4x4 is a waste" thing that it's pretty clear their issues go way beyond how much farther into the mud they can go.