yea, sounds like ill be doing 5.29's. tho what time period are you talking about the lower gears not lasting as long? does this mean it'll only last me 200,000 miles instead of 300,000 miles? or how well known are they for going out? like i said... my truck runs from san diego to yuma almost every winter at least once a moth hauling either my bike, or my bike and a trailer with 2 other bikes in it, to and from work each day, then wheel it any other time i have a chance.
so wear and tear is a concern but am willing to do the best option for the truck.