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Mar 18, 2010 | 01:10 PM

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Fishguy 50

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From: Gig Harbor WA

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Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

I have read complaints about it, but it has never bothered me. I like the change of shift points with the T/H engaged.

Auto trannies have problems when they are not taken care of. Yes these stock trannies are weak, but they last longer than some will have you believe. I drive in too much traffic to have a manual, so I will deal with it until it's time to rebuild.

Agreed, Puget sound traffic is tough, manual tranny not a good option here. I used to say "I will never own an auto" some things do change. Not knocking the manual's...if I lived rural, my truck would be a manual. The manual clutches seem very expensive, I wonder what the average cost savings are, if any.

Mar 18, 2010 | 01:23 PM

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carbuff415

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From: Beaverton, OR

During the test drive make sure to listen for noises while steering that may indicate ball joints going out. Also check to make sure the all of the vents have the right temperature of air blowing out the them when selected (blend door).

Neither of the above have happened to my truck ::knock on wood::