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Apr 17, 2009 | 04:45 PM

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I was doing a hair over 70 today on the highway and had to mash it it down shifted and took off like a raped ape because of some jamoke who dosen't know what yeild means

Darn Jim, don't you have 4:10 gears? I will try again on the way home in a few mins.

Apr 17, 2009 | 05:13 PM

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miller_feed

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I could not kick the passing gear in after 65 mph.

Apr 17, 2009 | 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by megawatt00

I was doing a hair over 70 today on the highway and had to mash it it down shifted and took off like a raped ape because of some jamoke who dosen't know what yeild means

Is jamoke some king of Portugese

word for A^&*$hole ?

Apr 17, 2009 | 07:55 PM

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Is jamoke some king of Portugese

word for A^&*$hole ?

Yup and many others too!!

Apr 17, 2009 | 08:13 PM

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Rick, i'll try the kick down tomorrow to see where mine does it, never paid attention before but I will now

Apr 17, 2009 | 08:19 PM

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miller_feed

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Rick, i'll try the kick down tomorrow to see where mine does it, never paid attention before but I will now

Thanks Mike. Looking that the gearing has something to do with this.

Apr 17, 2009 | 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by miller_feed

Thanks Mike. Looking that the gearing has something to do with this.

You got it Rick.I just went for a spin and she kicked down at 70 on mine with 3.73.

OH! and it does seem to pick up a little faster now.

Apr 17, 2009 | 09:08 PM

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When me and Cory race around I down shift when I mash on it at 70 that guy doesn't know what he's talking about.

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Apr 17, 2009 | 09:34 PM

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miller_feed

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From: Grand Lake, La.

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Originally Posted by beanhead6D5

You got it Rick.I just went for a spin and she kicked down at 70 on mine with 3.73.

OH! and it does seem to pick up a little faster now.

. Thanks Brad. I figured the 3.73 would do better at the top end. I got the bottom end on you guys.

Apr 17, 2009 | 09:44 PM

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. Thanks Brad. I figured the 3.73 would do better at the top end. I got the bottom end on you guys.

And you got a wider backside, too.

Apr 17, 2009 | 09:50 PM

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And you got a wider backside, too.

. Yeah, with 2 wheels on each side, I got back.

Apr 17, 2009 | 09:58 PM

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You guys would like a 6 speed it kicks in and out when you want.

I just had to say that.

I know you dont want to have to do all that work.

Apr 17, 2009 | 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by miller_feed

. Yeah, with 2 wheels on each side, I got back.

They can't help but notice you when you're out in front.

Apr 17, 2009 | 10:05 PM

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You guys would like a 6 speed it kicks in and out when you want.

I just had to say that.

I know you dont want to have to do all that work.

Eddie, I did that for so long, but you are right. Now, I have the truck do all the work.

Apr 17, 2009 | 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigcat350

You guys would like a 6 speed it kicks in and out when you want.

I just had to say that.

I know you dont want to have to do all that work.

I like my slip-o-matic. I have enough to think about "just" driving.

My mind tends to wander.

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