I don't think most people really give the Trooper the credit it is due, primarily due to the fact that 99.1% of the later model Troopers are still relegated to mall crawling & soccer mom duty. It is deffinately a well built truck (almost overbuilt) and extremely capable. And with the D44 in the rear with the G80 limited slip there is almost no need for a locker in the rear in most circumstances. I have been very pleased with the abilities of my truck, and as I continue to make my mods it will get even better. Good post Chris, thanks for finding and posting that article.