European trucks have synchronized transmissions. Why do American trucks have to use "crash boxes"? Synchronized is so much better. It's just like shifting a car. No way to grind.
Why can't American trucks have synchronized transmissions?
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by snowbird_89, Mar 6, 2011.
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American trucks don't need better transmissions, they just need better drivers. There is nothing wrong with Fuller transmissions when driven properly.
MacGyver., Paddletrucker, nckid and 23 others Thank this. -
I've also heard that the sychros don't last nearly as long as a standard box, plus I take a little bit of pride in knowing that I have the skill to drive something that not many can anymore seeing as regular vehicles have had sychros for how long now??
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A bit of understanding and practice , bingo.
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No...The truck driving schools and the training companies have dumbed down the incoming driver pool to the point that it seems that most of them have no business even standing near a truck...Much less driving one.HISPEED428, outerspacehillbilly, danny_379 and 3 others Thank this. -
Has always been my understanding that the syncros wouldn't last nearly as long as the rest of the transmission, so they are not in there to keep things lasting as long as the rest of the parts.
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Why in the world would I want to have to start using the clutch for each and every shift when I only have to use it for starting and stopping now? My shifts are are smooth without syncros, and it takes minimal effort to make the shift. I agree with SL3406...trucks don't need to get better - just the drivers!
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Do we really want to answer that question.
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