It's been quite a while since you posted this question, but my truck is the same year and I'm having the same thing happen (very hard upshift into 3rd gear). Feels like I got tapped by a faster moving vehicle from behind when it shifts into 3rd gear.
What did you have to do to yours to take care of the problem?
Thanks, Elslick
What did you have to do to yours to take care of the problem?
Thanks, Elslick