Wowza... I had a pretty immediate change in faith.

[SirFer]

TAZ, I think I'm gonna start with anything that will help me get through mud and water and then go from there. A winch bumper is first on the list just because its comforting that I would be able to pull myself out if need be. Then probably bigger tires, and maybe a lift somewhere down the road. Right now though I think it's performing quite well completely stock, so I'm in no rush. I was quite the perfectionist in cleaning which is what took me so long. Wash twice, then dry, then wax. Also shined all wheels and tires, took toothbrushes to the lug nuts to get brakedust off. Invisibly Glass inside and out every window. Armor Alled the tires. Used leather cleaner/protectant on all the seats. Used plastic/rubber protector on all of the trim. Vacuumed entire interior and handwashed floor mats. Man did she shine but now that I realize how beautiful a quarter inch of mud can be I don't plan on washing anytime soon. I'm not going to get rid of any chrome, especially because I'm not sure how the blacked out look would be on a Glacier Blue, but I definitely won't be adding any more chrome either. Thanks for the replies guys. I'm about to start asking questions in the technical discussions.