Gear Vendor/Gear splitter

Bedlam wrote:
The biggest problem with a diesel on deceleration is lack of back pressure. If you cannot adjust valve timing (Jake brake) or restrict the exhaust, it will feel like a gasser with the spark plugs removed. I think you will like the feel of an EB setup.

My current truck runs 4.44 gearing and 31" tall tires. This results in great performance up to 65 mph (which I don't exceed). If you tune your setup with the proper axle RP ratio for your desired top speed, you may find the other gears fall in place better for your use. I read about many guys locking out 6th or 5th when towing which reduces the number of gears they have available and creates larger splits - I use all six of my gears when towing and don't use my truck unloaded to need anything taller. This gives me closer splits since all the gears are usable under load.

Interesting thoughts on the gear ratio R & P...

I can’t see ever needing to go faster than 75 MPH.

& that’s only because some states have that speed limit while towing even & if you can’t get out of the way your almost a danger to yourself & the other vehicles coming up on you at slow speeds.

But myself I’m happy around 60 mph while towing, being I’m so use to Ca.’s 55 MPH MAX while towing .

Thank you the helpful suggestion.

I’ll keep in mind on our next trip.
I think I’m good ehereit is now, but i’ve Never really given that much thought.
The only bummer is that my truck is a 4X4 so it will cost me twice as much.
& I have over size tires as well.

Now you have me wondering my gear ratio.

Might be stock?
Might not?

I could not imagine descending a 10 mile 6% grade with my 15 RAM 6 speed auto with EB turned off towing my 35K combined load.

That would be INSANE. I descend all West coast grades with out touching my brakes even at 35K combined. That is with EB and TH engaged using 3rd gear. My brakes are cold if needed.