I have a '81 Jeep Scrambler (locking hubs) and a 2018 Subaru Outback (AWD). I didn't get through the whole vid but I have a good idea of what was being discussed. Pretty hard to beat my Scrambler with it's fairly simple system. But in defense of my little Outback it's pretty capable for an AWD (within reason). Surprisingly so. Pretty good in sand and snow. Not so much in clearance. My biggest gripe is it's interior size. Which is kinda funny considering how small the Scrambler is inside. But I'm 5'10" 200 lbs and the Outback really aggravates me getting in and out. I really don't like riding in either one. Driving is better for me in both.
For 1.5 years I drove a 68 Power Wagon that had the front end replaced (long story involving drunk driving and a midnight raid to the bombing range for parts) and was a 2x2 with hi/low range. The biggest plus for that old 6PAC was ground clearance. I was working at Dixie Valley - Frenchman's Flats Nv (the one north of Fallon, sometimes called Frenchman Station) performing GeoExploration. While mostly flat scrub, the sandy hillocks took some effort to get over, so once again - the Power Wagon was the choice of vehicles. While on site one day we say a vehicle approaching.. To my great surprise, it was a Fury III driven by the client's Geologist. When I asked about his choice - his answer was a classic, the car had high ground clearance and was a rental.... . So, 4x4 may not always be required, if you are willing to take the knocks. MOPAR for the win - back in the day... Oh, and be careful if buying used from a rental outfit....
I have had a bunch of 4X4’s over the years, starting with a ‘55 Dodge PowerWagon Panel Truck. Then a Subaru Station Wagon. Then a Nissan 4X4 Pickup. and finally our White Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Pickup Truck... They all did their job of getting us around, no matter where or what the Wx was... Mostly driven in 2X4 mode, and only in 4X4 mode when things got slippery, or rugged.. The best of them all, was the PowerWagon Panel Truck.. It just “Went” period...
Nothing wrong with a Subaru or other AWD vehicles, whatsoever. Regardless of whether a person drives a 4WD or AWD, it's limitations is usually the driver not the equipment. I've seen plenty of both on the side of the road when less capable vehicles drive on by.
LOL. Dream on cowboy. I'm on the fence about replacing the body tub or continue running it like the junkyard dog it is. (I have never said, " That road looks too narrow. I might scratch my truck." ). Probably will never.
