There you have it. One freakin' option.
Well, the same things happened with regular sized Troopers and Xterras and such. I mean, you are probably right, this very well may be a contributing factor along with what Gussie said, but it nonetheless sucks. I think automobile technology has evolved enough to figure that problem out.
Bart
PS - There is a complete (I assume running) Daihatsu Rocky sitting at Pick & Pull for sale. I wish I could buy it. Pretty cool looking little truck. First time I ever saw one in person.