That's my son in the old Jeep - I had to pull him out of that mud hole a couple times.
My truck is still stock, except I have the adjustable links so I'm raised maybe an inch at most (still stock tires, planning on 35" mt's this summer). I'm really impressed with the Rebel so far. I'm putting it thru every off road test I can find and the only thing limiting it is the size.
I was kicking myself for not getting the Powerwagon since I do so much off roading, but now I think that would be too big and cumbersome for me.... glad I went for the Rebel!