The story here isn’t only what’s new, but what isn’t: the same ‘ol four-speed automatic transmission. Granted, it’s a good transmission, but you can feel the gears struggling to meet up with the engine power from time to time. What is new, however, is impressive: rack-and-pinion steering, a new fully boxed frame, wider tracks and a coil-over-shock design. Put it together and you’ve got yourself one smooth-riding and nimble truck, empty or under load. Also new is a tow capacity of 10,500 pounds when properly outfitted, and a maximum payload of 2,160 pounds. There are five suspension systems, ranging from smooth to tow. All are superbly engineered.

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