All too true, Cobber assuming the driver is too lazy to lock the "auto" hubs like they should do before attempting a snotty climb. Makes for lots of Utube vids if nothing else.
If they have followed the vehicle manual and/or engaged their brain they will have locked the hubs anyway (moved from Auto to Lock) sama sama as if they were 'converted' auto hubs so no real difference.
An 'auto to manual' conversion only forces the Driver to get off his jacksie and lock the hubs
Unfortunately laziness will always overcome technology and outwit brain power... this I know from years of personal experience (sigh)