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afishinado
Explorer II
Jun 25, 2015

Do you think I should spend $2600 and add exhaust brake?

My truck is a Florida rig, no hills. Now 3 weeks away from a cross country trip and really considering adding the exhaust brake... Will be heading across the Rockys going from SD to San Fran... ...
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Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Jun 25, 2015
I would never spend that money to cross the rockies.

I drove an eighteen wheeler that did not have an eb.

I am not knocking them, however I think you will get one cus you are stewing over the issue.

Ask if you need Bilstein shocks before you leave the drive way. you will get the same answer from the Bil guys.

So spend the money if it makes you comfortable or other wise use the proper mountain driving techniques.

Have a good trip, you will love the rockies.

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