yep its an auto. another weird thing when i switch it to 4x4 and put it into reverse and then drive the truck revs high and doesnt really shift acting as if its in 4 low and then when i stop turn the 4x4 off and go again it drives normal, so im guessing everything is working like its susposed to but everything points to something on the front axel...but at least i know something else to look at tomorrow when i start messing with it again.