The DC-8 70 series (re-engined with CFM 56's) is particularly critical to bank angle in a crosswind landing (If I recall, pod strike was at 5.5-6.0 bank). So a combination/compromise of wing down, accept the crab is used. Pod strikes are not unusual on these aircraft.
The "large" twins are a handfull in a crosswind - very similar to flying a light aircraft. The vertical stabs on these aircraft are disproportionatly large for the airframe (something has to help if you lose 40,000+ pounds of thrust on one side at low speed - rudder alone would not do it) making them excellent weathervanes.
If you want to see some folks doing it the wrong way, take a look at:
http://www.aviationpics.com/app/app.htm
Long load at dial up speeds, but worth the wait.