Hey Robert, by "hornets nest", I was only referring to the passionate and varied responses which is what makes this forum so awesome. I love the broad spectrum of knowledge and backgrounds and willingness to share.

Ray, my truck didn't have any of the original drive train so I will be putting in a manual 4 speed and a more recent diff from a buddies 57 step side.

Every time I learn something new, I forget something I used to know, like that time I took a wine making class and forgot how to drive!