Brian P.
May 23, 2021 7:33 PM
I’m looking to start a segment where I answer some of your questions in a weekly(ish) video since it’s so difficult for me to keep up with all the other different outlets I have. Keep in mind I won’t be able to get to all of them but I’ll do my best. Thanks and please keep this thread for posting questions only!
Joel M.
May 23, 2021 11:19 PM
I have an older truck with a 3406B. Is it better to tune the motor up to be able to get the torque and HP to turn smaller rear end or to maintain a higher RPM at highway speeds. Dump truck is what I do but you guys cover so many things that are applicable. 73,280 pounds rolling down the road.
Eric H.
June 02, 2021 2:11 PM
That question can really stir up a trucking crowd! Here’s a link to Spicers transmission /rear end ratio calculator where you can play with the results of making changes to your transmission, rear end ratios and tire sizes.
it’s like asking if you prefer blondes, brunettes or red heads.
https://spicerparts.com/calculators/transmission-ratio-rpm-calculator
Matt K.
October 13, 2021 8:42 AM
First off Brian love the videos miss the vlogs though. I'm working on getting a truck on my business credit and I'm looking at starting my business at mercer. I have ran flatbed, rgn, lowboy, combine trailers. What would be better to get flatbed or step deck and why? How's the stepdeck fright at mercer? I live out of ohio if that helps.
