Help me get down this mountain please

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    Arielit0oo Light Load Member

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    Engine brakes should work on all gears.
     
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    I don't think I've even had my truck over 2200 rpm. You must of had all kinds of lights and alarms going off
     
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    Unless it cuts out at xrpm and x speed. Mines set at 1100rpm and 25mph. Seriously no need to go any lower unless you want to jake in the truck stop backing up
     
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    Wait til you go to CO and see a 20 mile long 8 %. You'll pee your pants.
     
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    Light pressure is all that's needed for that.
     
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    Also check ur brakes after
     
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    I dont slam on the brakes. I never said that in my posts. I use stab braking like the rest of us. I do what was taught just like the rest of us. You're looking into this too much bro, chill.

     
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    We just got 6 new isx motors and default on the Jakes is they won't engage below 35 mph. If you start over 35, they'll stay engaged below that.
     
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    They don't cut off on speed, cut out is set by RPM, How else can the cowboys use them in the Truck Stops.

    25 mph? Guess you never took 120,000 down a 8% grade, I have gone down some long grades at 10-15 mph Jake
     
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