We will just have to see how the new front ends hold up, and I bet we see a lot of hardcore 06-07'ers going to the alpha front end. That seems to be our kryptonite. The best thing jeep has done is keep a straight axle up front. Its a lot easier to throw gussets on there and some bigger axles and youre bullet proof. Out of the box, I am stoked on the H3. I'll tow a trail rig when I make one thats ridiculous, go anywhere, status. Who wants to drive that on the road?