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. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    Where do you get those seats, I've looked and the lowest I can find is 10 inches. You whiners who can't see anything without your head stuck in the ceiling need to try letting a little air out of your seat once.
     
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  3. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    Really?
    Why would anyone want to reach up to press D or R?
     
  4. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    Yeah but it might get tangled up in the tassled windshield curtain.
     
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  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Same reason they reach up to go from 5th to 6th.

    I ask my cousin, 30 years in the seat, what the ape hanger shifter means. He said he had not the slightest clue.
     
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  6. BigBob410

    BigBob410 Road Train Member

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    I voted hood 'cause I dig the look. But I gotta agree with @wore out the type of truck don't matter. It's the skill of the steerer and gearer! I don't care if he owns it or drives for Swift! As long as they give enough of a darn to be a pro and handle their equipment!!!
     
  7. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    Did you make it to the El Capitan?
     
  8. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    double post due to slow Verizon :(
    Here’s a pic

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    Last edited: Sep 1, 2018
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  9. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Say wha?
     
  10. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    It means the same thing the ape hanger handle bars on motorcycles mean, simply what you like.
     
  11. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I'm lost tucker.
     
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