I got 4x4, i dont take it off road, but even in winter i only put it in 4x4 a hand full of times just to get out of my drive way, and I live upstate ny with lots of snow. I had a truck and even off road you dont need it in 4x4 alot of the times. I think if you gona lift it, go for it. If you get stuck 9/10 times if you take it off road with some friends there gona have a winch or a 4x4 to get you out