I fully understand my use 4x4 is mainly for snow also with a mix of soft muddy roads! Since you can order a locking rear Diff with off-road package it’s a no brainer. 4x4 is realistically only 2 drive wheels, the locking rear diff makes it a 3x4. Here in Canada inclement weather is always...
First of all, I don’t feel that you are foolish for adding electronic to your order. With this I don’t know your particular use case but for me … I wouldn’t order a truck without one if it was available. For me, my truck has to do truck things. Critical options for me are 4x4, locking rear...