We’ve filled you in on why so many truck pullers prefer the Mud Grappler over other tread patterns in the past, but that doesn’t mean the trend has cooled off any. In fact, at this year’s Ultimate Callout Challenge several competitors entrusted Nitto’s extreme terrain mud tire when it was time to hit the dirt. In a competition like the U.C.C. sled pull where cut tires are permitted finding trucks on Mud Grapplers is a pretty big deal. And while the Mud Grappler wasn’t able to move the iron sled the furthest at U.C.C. 2021, they were mounted under the Second and Fourth Place finishers both of which are highlighted below.
While the Overland trend continues to be at the forefront of the off-road hobby, there’s another area that’s gaining serous momentum. We’re not talking about one particular part of the hobby or even a specific vehicle make. What we are referencing is the popularity of fullsize 4x4s back on the trail. Fullsize is a generality used to encompass any truck or SUV that’s ½-ton or larger.
Vehicles such as the Ford Super Duty, Chevy Suburban, Dodge Ram, and Ford Bronco (fullsize generations of course) all have become a part of the fullsize trend. For those looking to create a larger base camp and casual off-road explorer, the fullsize option has long been a popular choice. The big difference here is that this mix of full-bodied classics and modern tow rigs are now joining the action on more serious trails. Recently, we took at look at some of the main reasons why fullsize rigs have made a comeback (read about it here). In this article, we’re going to look at five outstanding and