Should a transfer case have a magnetic drain plug?

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Replaced the oil in the FJ Cruiser's TC and was surprised the drain plug lacked a magnet inside. The front and rear diffs did. I go online and found the question has been asked a few times the FJs didn't and neither did the 4 Runners. One said the late 4 Runner did and can use the same one in the FJ.

This is the only 4x4 I've owned.

Do other 4x4s have magnetic drain plugs? And it would kind of be a good gauge to the wear by the metal that would attract.
 
Sounds like Toyota doesn't use them, so no, it doesn't need it. Nothing stopping you from installing your own though.
 
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