Sit low with a long shifter?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Smaggs, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. Flying Dutchman

    Flying Dutchman Road Train Member

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    Sitting low = the only way to go
    Tall shifters = look cool, I've driven with one & the seat on the floor...you just end up holding the middle of the stick somewhere & only reaching up for a button when needed.
     
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  3. 7122894003481

    7122894003481 Bobtail Member

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    I bet it probably feels alot more natural that way.
     
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  4. Gasienica

    Gasienica Heavy Load Member

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    Rofl! More natural that way.

    It's just style, like some people like conventional tractors others like cab overs, some like long wheel base trucks some like them short. Everyone like a different thing. Some people like stand up sleepers some like the flat tops. It's all preference. Sometimes functionality if you run heavy loads it better to have a flat top with a short sleeper instead of a stand up full loaded sleeper.

    Whatever floats your boat. No reason to be hatein on each other, were not all uniform robots that would be a boring world.
     
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  5. The Truckist

    The Truckist Medium Load Member

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    At last, a voice of reason...My confidence is renewed in this industry.
     
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  6. GOV'T_Trucker

    GOV'T_Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    Yeah 10-4.... I'll let it go I am not into arguing with people on the internet.. I am here for the information and to help others... Not to argue with fellow truckers.. Just one thing please don't call someone half-brained or no brained if they don't do something you don't agree with.. That's all I was trying to say.....
     
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  7. hosss

    hosss Light Load Member

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    :glasses7: you can see a truck with the ape shifter at the big truck stop on 80 in walcott iowa.they have several trucks on display inside.

    now way can you reach the top of those things.wouldn't want one but they look cool.
    i think you can buy them there,they have EVERYTHING you could possibly want for a truck there ya can even get yurself some cheap sunglasses
     
  8. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    It's a Ca. thing. Like the sun visors that cover 2/3 of the windshield. or 450 chicken lights on the trailer, 1/4 fenders on the trailer axles. Covers on the fuels tanks.
     
  9. dave26027

    dave26027 Road Train Member

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    "Pants on the ground, Pants on the ground..."

    "Can't run but I look really cool"
     
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  10. Gasienica

    Gasienica Heavy Load Member

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    Don't think it's just a Cali thing. Go to a truck show. Rarely see a Cali truck at a truck show.

    Let them do their thing with their pants, you shouldn't have a problem catching one if you every are in a sticky situation with someone like that.

    If everyone wore pants like you did what would you have to comment about next their shirts to low or their sleeves are cut off.

    Everyones their own person, not always right not always wrong Mr. Adolph Hitler!
     
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  11. Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    Hi FD!!! I've seen you walk around! That parking lot concrete is darn hard on your knuckles when ythey drag on the ground isn't it ??? :biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559:
     
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