ALL IS WELL!

Had no choice but to drive it to work this morning - same problem. No slipping, but i took it into the warehouse at work to try and check the fluid myself but couldn't find the right socket... when backing OUT it slipped outa R like 3 times =(

BUT... took sick leave and went to (gulp) Jiffy Lube. Explained the problem and that all i wanted 'em to do was check/top off the TOD/transfer case & tranny. At first, when I had the engine running a manager came over and shut it off, told his crew "not to touch anything", and said for me to take it to a dealer because "we have no idea what we're doing"...

after much explaining (and realizing I know more than Jiffy Lube - scary thought), I got him to let his crew do the work. I wonder if I'm the first person to take their vehicle into Jiffy Lube and, in proper business attire, lie down on the floor half under the truck coaching/supervising the crew...

Turns out the TOD was ok, but tranny sump was about a 1/2 qt low. Didn't realize the tranny system was so particular! Anyway, left there $10 poorer (better than $2000 for a new tranny) and took it to a nearby parking lot. Ran her through the numbers, did some donuts, drove for about 500 yrds in reverse (highest line pressure - figured if it's gonna slip, it'd do it in R!)... NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. Drove it home and it ran absolutely beautifully...

Makes me realize how disgustingly obsessed i am to my truck ... the mere thought of losing here lol, well i guess it's these traumatic experiences that make us appreciate what we have

Thanks for all your help guys (and Anita )