My '97 has the SOHC too - that's why I got it. My little bro has an '01 and the 5 speed auto has been a problem since he bought it, though it seems to have held up okay this last year. Nice interior too. Man, I wish my truck had bun warmers . . . .

Best of luck,

Jim


Former Gen I owner; Curently have '97 Gen II SR, 3.5 SOHC, factory rear locker, ball joint flip, T-bars cranked, 33"s