I'd go with the lesser axle ratio but that would be counter productive. Then the truck would be worthless to me, I need the ability to haul a loaded trailer for hunting, metal working, work (very rare), and to help out my buddies who go bogging. Granted I could go without the final reason as I always seem to have a clever solution for them...
I think it would be easier if I let things be. It's not killing me.