When we switched over from the 3/4 tons to the 5/4 tons we thought the new trucks were wimpy pieces of shit, especially after getting stuck in sand dunes in Shilo. They were much more more comfortable and better on highways. Never did like the CP boxes on the back although the added height over the 3/4 TPU was nice.
It took us some time to warm up to them. I must admit, as BK I did trade my 1/4 ton M151 in for a 5/4 cargo when I went back to Shilo the second time.