The other thing about the 3/4 vs. 1/2 ton debate is the added strenth of the 3/4 ton running gear. Most of the serious off roaders I know have learned that a 3/4 ton truck doesn't break nearly as easily as the 1/2 ton stuff does in really bad country. For that reason, I've never owned a 1/2 ton, 4WD truck. E