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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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harsh shift from 3rd to 2nd

when I manually shift from third to second, it slams in. Not smooth or even close to what I think should be normal. All other gears shift fine. Any ideas? Thanks in advance

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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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How many miles are on your truck...was it tight when new
 
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:58 PM
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17,000, never really shifted from 3rd to second until about a month ago, deer season in CA.
 
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