Is it possible to skip shift a 9 speed?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nirvana, Sep 24, 2014.

  1. Nirvana

    Nirvana Light Load Member

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    I going back to work soon they run 9 speeds mostly.

    I have experience skip shifting 10 speeds example if you don't know what I am talking about is starting out in 2nd gear skipping to fourth then 6th gear. Or 3-5-7. can this be done in a 9 speed....
     
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  3. 8thnote

    8thnote Road Train Member

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    Maybe on the low side, but the gears are spaced really far apart (ratio wise) on the high side. I don't see it happening loaded, unless you're revving it to 2500 rpm
     
  4. Vintage

    Vintage Light Load Member

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    when pulling a loaded trailer there is really no need to skip a gear just for the hell of it...i can see skipping a gear because you're starting off on or near a downgrade and as the truck builds momentum you might be forced to skip to the appropriate gear
     
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  5. Mev

    Mev Road Train Member

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    If it's got gears , you can skip them
     
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  6. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    Fixed it for you!:biggrin_2559:

    To the OP, the easiest way to find out is to try it. Of course if you break it. . . .:biggrin_2551:
     
  7. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    In certain situations yes. But mostly no. I hope that cleared everything up.
     
  8. Edgar2191

    Edgar2191 Light Load Member

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    this is why i dont have drivers anymore. Why would you even want to skip them wow just wow.
     
  9. unloader

    unloader Road Train Member

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    You could do it empty, but if you were loaded to skip without lugging down would mean you'd have to rev it high... Which of course you can do, but I'm sure your shop might have something to say about it.

    unloader
     
  10. kenszo47

    kenszo47 Light Load Member

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    Skip gears? Whats the rush? Ya can't drive em like a four wheeler. Learn to enjoy (catch all gears) your ride.
     
  11. Rooster1291979

    Rooster1291979 Road Train Member

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    Sure skip gears no problem. Start in 2nd if loaded, skipping low and 1st, start in 3rd if empty skipping low, 1st and 2nd. Skip gears all the live long day!
     
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