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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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highboy T-case strut

I've come to notice over time that only highboys with an automatic tranny came factory equipped with a transfer case strut and the highboys with a manual tranny did not, anyone know why this is?

 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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I would guess that the shift from gear to gear is a little more severe on an automatic and it helps to absorb some of that shock
 
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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I think brownfoot is on the right track.

Besides, it's a rare to find a pre '77.5 3/4 ton 4wd with an auto!
 
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brownfoot is an auto..............'76 highboy and has the brace
 
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Originally Posted by Jermafenser
I think brownfoot is on the right track.

Besides, it's a rare to find a pre '77.5 3/4 ton 4wd with an auto!
I wonder what the actual production numbers are on that, i'd guess 8 out of 10 highboy's were a manual tranny.
 
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