I would be inclined to disagree about not being as functional.

With rock crawling being an exception, nobody that builds a hard core 4x4 builds
something that is like a 4-runner. And your examples are a special version.


The Blazers were all designed to be off road vehicles, it's why they weren't popular like today's
"suv's".

Now as for comfort, drivability, ride, modern convience, little routine maintance.........
modern is the cats are.

But for tough cast iron, heavy duty springs, strong solid front axle, hook a heavy trailer, or tree,
to it and pull it through the mud and do it daily?

I would choose a Blazer, Bronco, or Ramcharger.

Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!