Hoods Versus Slopes

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tucker, Sep 1, 2018.

Which is safer

Poll closed May 3, 2025.
  1. Hood

    18 vote(s)
    54.5%
  2. Slope

    15 vote(s)
    45.5%
  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I'd try an auto, by I don't trust them in the snow.
     
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  3. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    Funny. I do not have either. Never could figure out why you would want to set on the floor? To me you don't even have decent control of the truck. As far as the ape hanger shifter, they are in all makes as far as I have seen.
     
  4. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    With left foot on the dash!
     
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  5. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    ...Or out the window.
     
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  6. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    I'm not that flexible...and I am losing flexibility by the day.
     
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  7. Fuelinmyveins

    Fuelinmyveins Medium Load Member

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    You can't beat a sweet Pete.:Tank truck:

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  8. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I saw that guy at a fuel farm. Utah I think.
     
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  9. Fuelinmyveins

    Fuelinmyveins Medium Load Member

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    I found that picture on google. Was she loud?
     
  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Unknown I was driving by. Think it was him. He was on cover of OverDrive as well. It's a husband & wife.
     
  11. shogun

    shogun Road Train Member

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    I wish it were that simple. We should look at the study Ryder conducted on ABS systems on Transtar cabovers in the 80's. Then see what time frame Haldex used developing their auto slack adjuster. Divide that by the number of fuel saving devices on a prime truck and we can get a ballpark figure to make sure its accurate.
     
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