Well this is it! I've sold the 1st gen! After tomorrow night, I'll be having 'withdrawals'. I'm kind of sad to see the ol' girl go. It's been a great truck, and given me 2 years of awesome service. Kind of like parting ways with an old friend. I've really enjoyed all the good advice posted here about these awesome trucks. I just wish I could have kept it, but it just wasn't possible financially. But I liked the truck so much, I'm looking for another one! I know it's not quite the same, but I am looking for a 2nd gen. quad cab. There's alot of reasons for making the change, but to sum it up, it just fits our family's needs better. I hope to find one of the 'rare' 12V trucks. I have to admit I've had 'P-pump' envy for a while now. But regardless of what I get next, I'll always have a liking for leaf springs, lockouts, squares and rectangles!