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Nut, is in the middle like a car

 

You run straight lines, say 4th to 5th, your at the far right, you dont need to move left for nut, before 5th, nut is there from far left to far right in the middle... think i exsplained it...... maybe counfused myself...

 

Nope just straight up, the whole line in center is neutrual

 

Also try to use a light touch when shifting a eaton. When done right, light pressure from 2 fingers will shift it. Death grip will hurt like hell if you miss a gear and it mule kicks the stick back

 

Its a timming game that people struggle with, its like dancing a waltz. Clutch, neu, clutch, gear. Think of it like a 4 count beat, well doing that while worring about the kid on the bike, the guy eating a sammy while driving, the mom with screaming kids in the minnivan, the woman texting and driving, getting your turn wide enough to not remove the hood of jon q law in the next lane, and where is my driveway im looking for, and why is my quallcom beeping now? And do i have enough fuel...... its a combination of new and scary. Focus, take your time, find your rythem. All will be good

 

Also, flip your spliter "before" leaving 5th, there is a lag in most of the air switchs, if you wait till your in neu, to flip, you may find yourself grinding as the truck thinks you want first? Then by the time it flips your rpms are off, no big, just goose the go pedel to fix it. But thats not that easy for most new blood. If you miss a gear, dont panic looking for it. Ajust your rpms and gear choice to match your road speed. If that means while downshifting you miss 4th, as long as your slowing, just line up for third, a little brake to fix road speed, and a little gas to fix rpm, clutch and poof.... 3rd gear