Tame the Surge...

I don't have any surge and I"m loaded to 98k.

 

We dont have any of those around here. Nost ive seen on a striaght truck were 4 axles. The norm is 3 for the ones i do see, which is rare.

 

Used to pull a smooth bore. Hauled Brake fluid on that old trailer. Did not have parking brakes, that's how old it was. First stop sign, man was glad I was the only one there. AS it pushed me 6 ft past the sign.
Learned fast on that trip for sure. On shifting I did not use the clutch. Never used a heavy foot on the go peddle. Act like it has a egg under it. And if you bust that egg, Yours Screwed big time. Start stopping way before you need to. Take off slow and never never never take a off ramp and hit the brakes hard. That will make your day turn into a bad one fast. Seen that one in Memphis Tn in 1986.
Never had any issues with down shifting or stuff. But again don't hot rod that go peddle is the big key. That and turn up the tune's and enjoy the ride. Hang on 8 seconds and win the Prize.
Pete