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I have a DEA (installed when I purchased the vehicle) and it does not have a bracket on the gearbox. There appears to be a hanger on the exhaust but not connected. I would say even if it is not needed. if you do a lot of offroad touring or 4x4ing it would be better to have it on there. IMHO