Sounds like a good plan Brad. Retirement......new truck.........Torklift tiedowns........I even like the color.
I was particularly interested in what your plans were regarding the tranny, knowing how you feel about clutches and stick shifts (me too). It's a bitter pill having to go with the slush-box, I know. I've grown to appreciate and get along with mine, but love it? Never! The tow/haul mode is nice, but to tell the truth I liked the US Gear exhaust brake I put on my old '95 better. It'll grow on you.
You didn't say, but are you sticking with Diesel, or going back to a gasser? I could retire at any time myself, and I'll probably get a retirement truck when I do. Been thinking a lot about a gas motor. Sure wish you could still get the V10 without having to buy a cab and chassis.
If the wide-track front axle is an option on your new truck, get it. The turning radius of those is awesome.
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