i made it through the con no problem, but i heard its pretty much guaranteed to smash in your cab, fenders, and bed. not that i really care, but i'd like to make it last as long as i can. maybe after the first big hit, i won't care.
That's not necessarily true. There is possibility of body damage but it won't destroy your truck. It's all how you drive. If you are careful, it's very possible that you might get through unscathed.