Breaking down the fundamentals to driving a 18 speed tractor. ** NOTICE I SAY REVERSE MAKES UP THE “18” GEARS. THATS WRONG! LOW H/L MAKES UP THE “18” GEARS**
Young man, I have been driving almost 40 years and this is the best video explaining how to shift an 18 speed transmission! God bless and thank you for teaching the young and us old drivers!!!
I’m taking my Cdl class this winter through the union. And can’t wait to get behind one of these bad boys. My father and brothers are all truck drivers. I’m an operator. But would love to be able to drive one of these trucks some day. Also. Truck sounds mean!!!!
Second that motion. Looking at transition from always 10 speed to next lvl. And thankfully this came recommendations. Standard H pattern, splitting every gear. Can't beat the instruction in this video. Quick simple and straight to the point. No fluff.
I must agree, I’m going to start learning how to drive an 18 speed and it seems overwhelming cause it’s happening quick along with dealing with the road and trailer. This video does help me comprehend it easier. Just have to watch it over and over. Thanks👍
Rode with my grandpa and dad in 18 wheelers in the 70's and 80's. They tried to explain to me how to shift but being a kid I didn't pick up what they were saying. You just made it all clear in a few minutes. Great Vid.
MY MAN!! i've been driving auto trucks for 7 months now i'm ready for manual, starting thursday morning in training and now i understand it 1000 times better than before thanks man 🙌
From auto to manual! The only thing I'd tell you is don't try to upshift with the Jakes on. This guy is experienced and can pull it off, but a new guy might drop a transmission out on the highway. I'm a 48 year long haul veteran, and I don't even up shift with the Jakes on, but I know some guys can pull it off. Turn 'em off when you first start learning.
I’ve only driven 10speeds & watched countless videos of “how to shift 18 speeds” so far this is the only video I’ve understood from start to finish. Thank you for getting straight to the point & simplifying the gear pattern. Beer on me if you ever come to Atlanta.
I'm just a gamer. I found this video looking for tutorials for American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator. This helps more than the game tutorials I've found. Thanks for making this video. You're helping more than just truckers.
I've watched numerous videos on how to shift an 18 speed transmission and this video, by far, gives the best explanation on how to properly shift an 18 speed. Over the past 30 years I have drove 7,8,9,10, super 10, 13, 15. and 18 speed trans. The 18 speed trans is my favorite. I drove one for over 15 years. They are not complicated to learn how to shift and I always split every gear. I never skipped gears unless I was empty or bobtailing.
I’m trying to learn how to downshift more consistently in American truck sim to maybe eventually get my CDL when i’m of age and man do I appreciate how specific and concise this was, love the sound of your rig too! safe travels and stay blessed!
That sounds a bit high to me! We used to shift like that when I started in 1974, but modern trucks run at much lower RPM. In low range you can shift at 12 or 13 hundred RPM, and you don't need to rev it above 1,500 RPM in high range. If I have a heavy load and am climbing a hill I might run it up to 1,700 RPM. You'll save fuel and your engine will last forever.@@relaxingshorts8587
Don’t know nothing about trucks but definitely get the gear change like clock work 😅 finally I understand this shifting without having to watch another video or even have to replay this one 🤔 this man is a genius 👌
Gotta love em jakes dude. Love em. Probably one of the best, if not the best, complete walk thru of 18 shifting while floating. Glad you floated during the video. Who wants to wear out their clutch knee. If anyone were to watch this video more than once, listen and pay attention, they'll have no problem and full confidence in shifting an 18 spd
Now I get it. I'm a Trucker from the UK, and it was very rare we got manual gearboxes in this day and age...But I never drove a Peterbilt, now I am in Canada and I am lilely to get behind the wheel of one of these babies... Now your demonstration got me knowing what to do, and how to handle it. I have driven some manuals but Euro Trucks with Paccar MX13 engine and Manual Gearbox, but its been a while. Only 2 or 3 times in my career I drove a manual.
Great for beginners. I would have loved to have an instructor like you when I learned, but since then I’ve learned so much more. I learned to drive on a 78” 379. That clutch was hell for a 120lb 15 year old lol. So eventually I learned to avoid using it unless I had to. 😂👍
Second, that motion for every comment. I'm looking at the transition from always a 10 speed to next lvl. And thankfully, this came recommendationed. Standard H pattern, splitting every gear. Can't beat the instruction in this video. Quick simple and straight to the point. No fluff.
Out of all the videos I have seen trying to understand how to shift. My guy you explained it plain and simple and easy to understand. Blessings and thanks for video
Just reconnected with my dad after 18 years. Had a good few days with him, but drove him back to the truck stop and he showed me inside the truck. I drive a manual and have for over 10 years but was confused on how this worked. Thanks for the explanation, gonna call him and ask him so more questions 😂
As I've been watching several videos on this, I came across your video and you sir have the BEST ONE OUT.... I drive a 13 speed, and would like to learn how to drive an 18 speed as well. You made it make sense. Thank you so very much. You definitely have a new sub....
Man, I sure enjoyed that Video Brother. I drove for several years and I still miss it to this day. This was back in the 90's when I was ridin and guidin, and I never used the clutch except to take off and to back up. I've driven them all from the Super 10 to the 18 Speeds, stay safe out there Brother.........🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾
I appreciate your thoughts. I’ve reached out to some people that have a greater following than I do for support and a boost but everyone is pretty much out for themselves so 🤷🏽♂️. As long as I’m able to help 1 person I’m ohk with that
Thanks brother. I drive a 13 Speed and seeing you drive the 18 Speed... brother you just opened up my eyes to the fact that there no difference in shifting the gears. I got it now.
Respect. I always enjoying instructional videos(can always learn something new) but yours is on point. Keeping it simple, it’s easier to understand. Nice man.
I watched enough videos on 18 speed and I understand it but still I was doubting my self, but now I watched yours and I can say give me a 18 speed and I can drive no problem. What I’m saying is I understand 100% and some how you gave me confidence too… U nailed it bro.. 👌🏻. Stay safe.
Great video I've been driving 28 years and said that 18 might get to confusing. It's sounds like driving a super 10 just 6 more gears. If you been driving awhile nobody uses all gears unless super heavy load. Wow you made it so simple. I'm getting ready to buy a truck everything that I like is a 18. Not bad at all. Thanks Bro! God bless and be safe out there my brother.
Hell i been driving a 18 speed for years & thought it was a 15 speed deep reduction. I've been driving 42 otr taught to drive a 5x4 & 4x4 by my pop's had a 1985 model 359 with a 3408 cat the only trans you could keep in it was a 5 & 4 because of torque. My pop always said the day comes you think you can't learn something is the time to get out of trucking b4 you kill someone. Thanx from me & my dad for teaching me something new. Huh Who-Da-Thunk-It? keep on trucking my brother. Quickly & Safely
Thanks. Going to be buying a model truck like this soon. I drove 10 and 13 speeds my career. This seems better tbh. Cant wait. This explained a lot. One watch and i see its not that bad at all.
Was already covered in a later video. Thanks for watching. Reverse has 2 ranges so technically it is gears but yes it’s not how the 18 gear is configured
Thanks for the Fantastic Video, It might sound silly but I've just started playing American Truck Sim with a Complete Sim Setup and this info Transferred over and worked Perfectly to the Simulator
I love watching vids like this....But this is definitely the best one ive seen bro. 💪🏼💪🏼 Very straight forward & easy to understand for those who are learning/want to learn!
Man this is the best demonstration I've ever seen on a 18 speed bro thanks alot man I'm literally practicing the shifts on my house broom as I dont really have a truck lol but I love the life of a trucker
It's actually Alot easier than it looks. Just repetition. Took me 2 days to get it when I first started. I feel more comfortable driving my truck then I do my car. Lol my wife tells me ever since I've started driving trucks, I've lost my sense of space in my car🤣🤣
I would never let this man drive my truck.
Good thing I’m not driving your raggedy truck 👏🏾
Why?
I absolutely agree with you
@@Kilowatt_379 bro let the hatters hate, you keep doing you good information good video and God bless.
Haters are like TMZ
They're Always around.
Young man, I have been driving almost 40 years and this is the best video explaining how to shift an 18 speed transmission! God bless and thank you for teaching the young and us old drivers!!!
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I’m taking my Cdl class this winter through the union. And can’t wait to get behind one of these bad boys. My father and brothers are all truck drivers. I’m an operator. But would love to be able to drive one of these trucks some day. Also. Truck sounds mean!!!!
Second that motion. Looking at transition from always 10 speed to next lvl. And thankfully this came recommendations. Standard H pattern, splitting every gear. Can't beat the instruction in this video. Quick simple and straight to the point. No fluff.
I must agree, I’m going to start learning how to drive an 18 speed and it seems overwhelming cause it’s happening quick along with dealing with the road and trailer. This video does help me comprehend it easier. Just have to watch it over and over. Thanks👍
Bro, Honestly, i’ve watched tons of other vids on this, you’ve explained it way better than others! keep trucking on my guy, stay safe!
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Same this is probably my 6th video this bloke is probably best one so far
Definitely feel confident in trying to learn after seeing this
For real, he broke that thing down.
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Gotta be the best and most well explained video on TH-cam. Versus just sitting in your truck and dry shifting without actually driving
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Rode with my grandpa and dad in 18 wheelers in the 70's and 80's. They tried to explain to me how to shift but being a kid I didn't pick up what they were saying. You just made it all clear in a few minutes. Great Vid.
MY MAN!! i've been driving auto trucks for 7 months now i'm ready for manual, starting thursday morning in training and now i understand it 1000 times better than before thanks man 🙌
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From auto to manual! The only thing I'd tell you is don't try to upshift with the Jakes on. This guy is experienced and can pull it off, but a new guy might drop a transmission out on the highway. I'm a 48 year long haul veteran, and I don't even up shift with the Jakes on, but I know some guys can pull it off. Turn 'em off when you first start learning.
I’ve only driven 10speeds & watched countless videos of “how to shift 18 speeds” so far this is the only video I’ve understood from start to finish. Thank you for getting straight to the point & simplifying the gear pattern. Beer on me if you ever come to Atlanta.
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This is the best explanation I’ve watched. Simple and easy to understand. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this.
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I'm just a gamer. I found this video looking for tutorials for American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator. This helps more than the game tutorials I've found. Thanks for making this video. You're helping more than just truckers.
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I just got a new job operating hydro vac and haven’t driven 18 speed in 4 years this helped a lot! Great video very simple explained
This is by far the best 18 speed shifting tutorial that I have come across on TH-cam. Thank you for making it easy to understand.
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I've watched numerous videos on how to shift an 18 speed transmission and this video, by far, gives the best explanation on how to properly shift an 18 speed. Over the past 30 years I have drove 7,8,9,10, super 10, 13, 15. and 18 speed trans. The 18 speed trans is my favorite. I drove one for over 15 years. They are not complicated to learn how to shift and I always split every gear. I never skipped gears unless I was empty or bobtailing.
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Broooooo! You're such a great teacher man. Now I finally understand how to do these shifts. Thank you for making the video.
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Thanks for helping all the black young brothers out here BIG HOMIE MUCH LOVE FROM BALTIMORE 💯🤝
Awesome that he used Jake, makes it easy to know when the shifts are high gear occurring
Yeah I never turn my jakes off unless it’s extremely early through a residential. Many can’t shift with it on surprisingly.
I’m trying to learn how to downshift more consistently in American truck sim to maybe eventually get my CDL when i’m of age and man do I appreciate how specific and concise this was, love the sound of your rig too! safe travels and stay blessed!
Downshift at 1500 rpm Upshift between 1500- 2000(recommend 2000) i only drive 18 speed
That sounds a bit high to me! We used to shift like that when I started in 1974, but modern trucks run at much lower RPM. In low range you can shift at 12 or 13 hundred RPM, and you don't need to rev it above 1,500 RPM in high range. If I have a heavy load and am climbing a hill I might run it up to 1,700 RPM. You'll save fuel and your engine will last forever.@@relaxingshorts8587
Don’t know nothing about trucks but definitely get the gear change like clock work 😅 finally I understand this shifting without having to watch another video or even have to replay this one 🤔 this man is a genius 👌
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Gotta love em jakes dude. Love em. Probably one of the best, if not the best, complete walk thru of 18 shifting while floating. Glad you floated during the video. Who wants to wear out their clutch knee.
If anyone were to watch this video more than once, listen and pay attention, they'll have no problem and full confidence in shifting an 18 spd
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You my guy I was sooo intimidated by big rigs I said I'll never drive one. You got me looking for 18speed now
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Now I get it. I'm a Trucker from the UK, and it was very rare we got manual gearboxes in this day and age...But I never drove a Peterbilt, now I am in Canada and I am lilely to get behind the wheel of one of these babies...
Now your demonstration got me knowing what to do, and how to handle it. I have driven some manuals but Euro Trucks with Paccar MX13 engine and Manual Gearbox, but its been a while. Only 2 or 3 times in my career I drove a manual.
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@@Kilowatt_379 this is me, since my last comment. With the 18 speed Fuller...
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Love that smooth ass butter feeling when u shift to the next half gear!!
All day 💯
Great for beginners. I would have loved to have an instructor like you when I learned, but since then I’ve learned so much more. I learned to drive on a 78” 379. That clutch was hell for a 120lb 15 year old lol. So eventually I learned to avoid using it unless I had to. 😂👍
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hands down the best straight forward vid on how to shift a damn 18. ive looked everywhere and yea lol
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Man your great at explaining the concept of this. Straight to the point and very informative video. Well done sir
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I’ve been shifting wrong in American truck sim this whole time! It all makes sense now! Thanks bro! Still debating on getting my CDL!
More fun in real life
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This video was the best instructional video I’ve ever watched. Thank you!
One of the best videos on how a 18 speed works
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Bro there's no VIDEO on TH-cam that's Accurately explained it better than you. Keep up the good job.
Second, that motion for every comment. I'm looking at the transition from always a 10 speed to next lvl. And thankfully, this came recommendationed. Standard H pattern, splitting every gear. Can't beat the instruction in this video. Quick simple and straight to the point. No fluff.
Love the candace,clean very informative nice demonstration, healthy machine,,respect, KW.
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Out of all the videos I have seen trying to understand how to shift. My guy you explained it plain and simple and easy to understand. Blessings and thanks for video
Very well explained and nicely executed, salutes to you sir!
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Just reconnected with my dad after 18 years. Had a good few days with him, but drove him back to the truck stop and he showed me inside the truck. I drive a manual and have for over 10 years but was confused on how this worked. Thanks for the explanation, gonna call him and ask him so more questions 😂
Bro your the best at explaining how to shift your video is a life saver.
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Wow, talk about thorough. You did an excellent job at explaining exactly what goes one during shifting.
yup. awesome breakdown and demo. thank you
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I’m literally learning a 18 speed through my phone I can’t believe this mannnn🔥🔥🔥 thanks brothah !
I honestly learned something just now. Thanks.
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Some people find it hard especially coming from a country where trucks are 99% are automatic i enjoyed this video very good
As I've been watching several videos on this, I came across your video and you sir have the BEST ONE OUT.... I drive a 13 speed, and would like to learn how to drive an 18 speed as well. You made it make sense. Thank you so very much. You definitely have a new sub....
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Best explanation on TH-cam
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God bless you man. i’m a new driver. and it’s really help me.
I’m glad about that 🙏🏾 god bless you too!
Thanks man this is the best presentation I ever saw
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Well daaaamn, best explanation I've seen on an 18 speed.... that thing is a sound of beauty
I have watched too many videos on this but I never understood anything and now with your video I understand better now
Man, I sure enjoyed that Video Brother. I drove for several years and I still miss it to this day. This was back in the 90's when I was ridin and guidin, and I never used the clutch except to take off and to back up. I've driven them all from the Super 10 to the 18 Speeds, stay safe out there Brother.........🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾
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@@Kilowatt_379 Always a PLEASURE BROTHER........🤝🏾🇺🇸💪🏾
Good educational video, I don’t understand why it doesn’t have more views!
I appreciate your thoughts. I’ve reached out to some people that have a greater following than I do for support and a boost but everyone is pretty much out for themselves so 🤷🏽♂️. As long as I’m able to help 1 person I’m ohk with that
Fascinating! Thanks for the informative video. I’m 76 years old and never saw the inside cab of one of these monsters. Excellent!
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KW - that was the best explanation I've seen. Well done.
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Thanks brother. I drive a 13 Speed and seeing you drive the 18 Speed... brother you just opened up my eyes to the fact that there no difference in shifting the gears. I got it now.
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Respect. I always enjoying instructional videos(can always learn something new) but yours is on point. Keeping it simple, it’s easier to understand. Nice man.
I watched enough videos on 18 speed and I understand it but still I was doubting my self, but now I watched yours and I can say give me a 18 speed and I can drive no problem. What I’m saying is I understand 100% and some how you gave me confidence too… U nailed it bro.. 👌🏻. Stay safe.
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You be a good teacher. Only video came across I learned how to drive a stick semi. You make it so easy.
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Congratulations bro, the only person who explains that for everybody to understand.
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This is the best way to explain shifting.
Very understandable
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Great video I've been driving 28 years and said that 18 might get to confusing. It's sounds like driving a super 10 just 6 more gears. If you been driving awhile nobody uses all gears unless super heavy load. Wow you made it so simple. I'm getting ready to buy a truck everything that I like is a 18. Not bad at all. Thanks Bro! God bless and be safe out there my brother.
Appreciate you brother! God bless you as well 🙏🏾
Most straight to the point explanation.
As everyone has said, best 18 speed tutorial on TH-cam. Awesome man.
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Hell i been driving a 18 speed for years & thought it was a 15 speed deep reduction. I've been driving 42 otr taught to drive a 5x4 & 4x4 by my pop's had a 1985 model 359 with a 3408 cat the only trans you could keep in it was a 5 & 4 because of torque. My pop always said the day comes you think you can't learn something is the time to get out of trucking b4 you kill someone. Thanx from me & my dad for teaching me something new. Huh Who-Da-Thunk-It? keep on trucking my brother. Quickly & Safely
Thanks. Going to be buying a model truck like this soon. I drove 10 and 13 speeds my career. This seems better tbh. Cant wait. This explained a lot. One watch and i see its not that bad at all.
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Once you’ve put a clutch in yourself, you’ll take off in the lowest gear possible. It’s a pretty good presentation, for beginners
For the freight I haul 3rd high is a good gear for me. There’s times where I’ll start in 2nd but I’m not hauling extreme heavy stuff
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Shit!! This is THE best 18/speed shifting teaching videos that I’ve watched… Dam dude!! Respect
Thank you. Keep posting driving videos, your an excellent teacher
Thank you for explaining it and showing it this way. I’ve been having a hard time with other videos and the way they explain things.
Tried to be as simple as possible brother
I lift my hat to you sir. I used to drive the "Mighty Antar" (Thornycraft Antar) during the 70s...
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This is among the best ones I've seen. Well done sir.👌
Thanks man, very clear explanation. Hello from Russia!
Learned with this guy 💪💪💪 glad you dont use the clutch through gears
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Great video. Reverse doesn’t count as a gear. L can be split. Low low and low high. That’s how we get 18.
Was already covered in a later video. Thanks for watching. Reverse has 2 ranges so technically it is gears but yes it’s not how the 18 gear is configured
Thanks for the Fantastic Video, It might sound silly but I've just started playing American Truck Sim with a Complete Sim Setup and this info Transferred over and worked Perfectly to the Simulator
I love watching vids like this....But this is definitely the best one ive seen bro. 💪🏼💪🏼 Very straight forward & easy to understand for those who are learning/want to learn!
Comments like these!!! Appreciate you brother 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Fantastic job on explaining the gear shifting very clear n easy to understand, pray one day I can own me a Western Star or a Peterbilt
This is the best 18 speed lesson on TH-cam
Thanks bro.
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Bro you have to be instructor, i have watched 100 + never get it but the way you explained i can do it and explain other drivers. Thanks 🙏🏾 so much.
Nice job - good demo and clarity on how to shift an 18. Know you have helped alot of beginners!
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Thanx I needed this lesson im about to start hauling sand boxes
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Thank you very much sir for the detailed and easy to understand explanation! God bless and be safe on the road!
Thank you god bless you
Best video so far explaining the 18 speed shifting 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 learned a lot from you! Be safe out there driver!
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This tutorial was most def the best one on how to use that splitter good shit family
You made that very easy to catch on...at the first sound of 18 speed it was intimidating...but after watching your video..I got it. Thanks !!!
well explained, you are the best . May God bless you .
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To be honest your the best one who explain it for me to get it
Best teacher ever, I finally got It!!!
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Good info, I always wondered how all the ranges worked in a big truck. Thanks for making this 👍
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thats pretty interesting, you roll over by me alot ( i am in Boiling Springs SC) those i 26/i 40 hills are real deal! thank for making this
This is the best video I’ve seen on shifting. Now it makes sense. Thank you. Thumbs up 👍. Gave this video a like.
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That truck sounds beautiful.
Love this video I feel like I can drive already and never been around a truck
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Great video, nice easy clear demonstration!
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excellent explanation my man, i had an idea of how it worked but your explanation makes it clear 💯
Bro! Your video is the absolute best out of all I’ve seen!
Man this is the best demonstration I've ever seen on a 18 speed bro thanks alot man I'm literally practicing the shifts on my house broom as I dont really have a truck lol but I love the life of a trucker
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Super informative video, thanks!
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🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿. Thank god! I found your video with great tutorial on 18speeds.
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I feel like I’ve watched enough TH-cam this week to be able to comfortably drive an 18 speed
Good stuff 🤙🏾
I could drive it just fine as long as I didn't mess with shifting lol
By far the best shifting video on TH-cam. Good job
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You have to be a rocket scientist to drive one of these! Great video my friend
It's actually Alot easier than it looks. Just repetition. Took me 2 days to get it when I first started. I feel more comfortable driving my truck then I do my car.
Lol my wife tells me ever since I've started driving trucks, I've lost my sense of space in my car🤣🤣
You can get it lol not as hard as it looks 💯
Love the video kilowatt , beautiful sounding Jake brake
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Best video out there on shifting an 18speed now it’s just on me to learn LOL
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Been searching so long. Best video I ever watch. Respect ✊🏿
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