ColdCase
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Risk vs. Reward, it is more Rewarding on road to have the setup they picked, it is easier for that 1% to modify their rigs vs 99% to modify to have a safe non-damaging on road all wheel drive option.
If you mean picking between the auto type cases available to FCA, I don't see the damage differences. Both the 44-44 and 3023 types are unlocked normally on road. For the 44, there has to be some wheel slip to lock the clutches, for the 3023 its the computer that locks it, so it can be locked at low speed and while stopped, then automatically gradually unlocked as road speed increases. Over simplification, for sure, but the traction software can adjust for various conditions automatically. GM choses to give the 3023 driver a 4Hi Lock option that may have damage risk, but Jeep doesn't... thats a software thing.
I don't know which setup is less likely to overheat/burn up case clutches during "abuse".
Some don't like computers involved, however
The 44-45 seems to be the more traditional case which locks up mechanically upon operator selection. Not comparing that one.
In deep snow, the V8 JGC will just move off without drama, the V8 RAM will always spin the tires, given similar tires, both have limited slip rear difs. They happen to have near the same wheelbase, but quite different weight distribution and width. Most of the "other" characteristics are more of a factor while moving down the road. Spinning tires is good for some folks
I guess you just have to drive a 3023 to understand how much better it works than a 44-44, especially when combined with the automatic computer controlled locking rear dif. The risk/reward is more subjective, I think.