Ok - this decision has changed to 3/4 ton or 1 ton?

Also, there are over 15 different 'half tons' out there

Which 'half ton' are you talking about?

There is a fake half ton made just for folks who insist on only owning a 'half ton'

Check that class of 'half ton' out

It is a 'half ton' with a +8K GVWR

The little and regular 'half ton' has RGAWR in the +4K lbs.

The 'fake half ton' has a RGAWR in the +6K lbs...some refer to them
as the "HD" version. Some even look at the number of wheel lug
nuts...7 or 8 vs the little/regular half ton's with 5 or 6