I'm a new guy here and looking for ideas. I'm looking at a 51 1/2 ton with a 3 speed. I want to know how much has to change to put an original 4 speed in it. I haven't bought the truck yet but most of the others I've found in my price range also have the 3 speed. I live in the mountains with steep roads. I feel the 4 speed would be much easier to get rolling and when I was a young'en my dad had a 51 with a 4 speed so that's what I want. Do I have to change the steering column to get rid of the shift linkage or can it be removed and appear as original? I'm not dead set in this truck but leaning heavy towards it.If I need to hold out for a 4 speed truck I will but we don't have a big assortment of AD trucks to pick from aroud here. Thanks in advance for all comments.