Have had mine for 6.5+ yrs, and the only problems I have ever had have been from damage I've caused offroading. I still believe this thing is a tank. I've sheared tie-rods, grenaded diffs, submerged my alarm unit, my oil pan has a baseball size dent in it...etc.

When I put on the street tires, she rides like new (re: bumpy ). I have never had to add oil, the cladding still cleans up nicely, she still takes off from a stop when I get on the go pedal, even after 68K miles and 40 offroad weekends.

The biggest negative you'll find offroad is the IFS, but if you're cool with that, I say go for it. You won't be able to go really hardcore, but I've done double and triple blue trails (levels 5 and 6) with a little help and no damage. With lockers and extra skidplates, you'll be ready to roll that thing over in no time.



Good Luck!