Somewhat disagree, even in mud/sand. There have been a couple times, after I thought I was stuck good, when engaging the lockers let me ease out of the hole. Saved getting all muddy wading to the winch.

And a disconnected sway bar, even if it did nothing else, sure smooths out the trail.

While a lift and taller tires would help, I would have to beef up too much other stuff to justify it for what I do.