Thanks for all the info posted here guys. My 08 has slightly oversized brand new studded winters and factory town points front and rear. I have just picked up some good quality recovery gear, tire repair kit and Warn compressor from Modern this week. My airdam has always been an issue (I tried the articulation ramp this summer at the Boomtown this summer), so I have removed it for any wheeling excursions.
I am slowly getting this rig trail ready with a lift, Auburn locker, 32s, full skid plates and ARB bumper and winch. I am looking forward to trying my rig out this weekend and then make comparisons based on all the changes. I am going to so this all slowly so I can keep my wife and the pocket book happy!