I don't mean this as any kind of jab at either platform. I'm just curious. My entire life (I turned 40 26 minutes ago) it seemed that just about everyone who was into this (aside from straight mud bogging) did so in an SUV. It was explained to me, years and years ago, that it was typically due to the lack of heft over the rear axle. Hence why they are preferred for mud and not so much a rocky climb. There was also something about rigidity but not sure how accurate that is.

With the (to me?) massive rise in not only 4x4s in general but trucks, it seems that whatever differences the two have, they are not enough to give one a leg up over the other given the same relevant specs (engine, suspension, transmission and 4x4 options).

But there doesn't seem to be anything that addressed that rear weight (lack thereof) issue since back in the day. I'm not sure if this is even a "thing" out in the actual world vs my little corner. What are some of ya'lls thoughts on this?

Again, really NOT trying to get some "TRUKS ROOL THIS SKOOL" type thing going. It's really something that interests me and I've seen a lot of awesome insight and useful posts here, so hoping to catch me some of that action, lol.