[cal30_sniper]

Yes, it was an auto, 4WD truck tunnel, sorry for the confusion. You will need a higher tunnel, no way around it. You don't need a body lift, and I wouldn't recommend one. Too much extra work to make it come out right, and your whole truck becomes less aerodynamic and less stable with no extra ground clearance. Just get a 4WD tunnel, it gives plenty of clearance all the way around.

The truck is still going strong 17k miles later. I've had it over the hill and up the dale. I towed a 13k lb load from Florida to South Texas, and have hauled my two Firebirds all over creation on a dual axle car trailer. First gear has worked out great with the locker in the rear for offroading out in the desert. Haven't found a place yet that I wasn't able to get in and out of.

I retained the auto steering column. I couldn't find a tilt manual column in good shape. I removed the shifter, the linkage, and the indicator in the instrument cluster. I used the instrument cluster to mount lights for the Emergency Brake and High Beams.