Side-by-sides have increasingly become the go-to vehicle of choice for all manner of off-road shenanigans, as they're far cheaper than full-size trucks and SUVs, they're less costly to fix when damaged, and they're literally designed to do these off-road parlor tricks. I mean, you have to modify a truck or SUV to do even half of what most modern UTVs are capable of doing.
Obviously, the aftermarket for side-by-sides exists, as no one is ever satisfied with their vehicle's performance. But for the most part, you can turn up to your local dealership, plop down some cash, and run the Rubicon or through Moab's toughest trails without ever touching a thing. They're turn-key perfect.
Yet, for the most part, one specific avenue of off-roading hasn't been really touched by the UTV scene, or at least from manufacturers, and that's rock crawling.
