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Right now you have an emasculated truck. For what you're going to be doing with the vehicle all you really need is a mini-van (which will probably get better gas mileage with a 4-banger and 2WD). I know that would make you a soccer mom but if the foo shits, wear it. I doubt that your little emo-truck will haul a half ton without hurting itself or you.