AWD, worth it or not?

[Claus]

Just wondering what everybody's thoughts are here, there have been countless trucks built and shown on this site but a small percentage of them are AWD. Even some of the Heavy Haulers, Pacifics, Hayes, Macks, etc around here are not AWD and I'm sure they pull fine.


I'm getting the itch to build a King Hauler again. On one hand I want AWD, better traction is never a bad thing on a truck (plus cool factor), on the other hand I'm liking the thought of keeping things simple.

I will say I did 8X8 on my Wedico Pete, I don't regret it but it came with it's fare share of challenges.