Well, I took another look at the measurement between the steering wheel and the shift lever, and while I have been thinking that measuring from the thinnest part of the wheel was correct, I decided to try it from the thicker part between the finger grooves... That did the trick (thanks Glenn). Just drove around town for a while and did not have one hang up leaving stop signs. (Why I didn't try that sooner?) Lesson for me is that I shouldn't try to overcomplicate these things. The truck manual is pretty plain and straightforward and should be followed as such.
Green 98, I sent you a PM.
Thanks!
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