1 OF 2 NEW TRUCKS IS HERE! WHY NOT A MANUAL TRANSMISSON

[@troytreeguy]

I love a manual, ran them for years, two years ago I crushed my left foot. Last year I broke my left tib fib. Super thankful for automatic trucks these days. I can weekend cruise my fluffy 85 F250 clutch but not working all day. Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@nou8257]

I gotta have a manual truck to pull with thankfully i've so far avoid getting hurt where i cant tho last year i got close to it when a truck came loose from a wrecker. my old powerstroke has a eat your wheaties hard as a rock clutch and im glad my dad was a truck driver for years so i learned to float gears and it becomes a habit fast it weirds people out when they ride with my in my subaru and i never use the clutch but to take off.

[@jeffrentsch4318]

I'm waiting on my right ankle to grow into plate and screws. I have manual transmission in all 3 my trucks.

[@averyw.3939]

@@nou8257 FYI you're probably eating up the syncros floating gears in cars and pickups. If the syncros are already worn out it doesn't matter but if they're still good it's almost impossible to tell if you are perfectly matching gears or just making the syncros work extra hard. This is coming from someone who floats gears in the big rigs, but I never do it in my pickup, except that one time when I was tired and forgot I wasn't driving my dump truck.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Oh yeah, I was engaged to a girl in 2010 who drove a little Honda stick, and better yet, her MOM taught her how to drive on a manual farm truck 😂 She was definitely raised different 😍🥰🥰💪🔥 She had some other issues, but I still miss her every once in awhile 🤣 That red dually is a Beaut.

[@mraycgz]

I have two 2017 Ram 3500 duallies with the Aisin. Love them. They’re both tradesman’s. They work and work and don’t give me problems. They’re the first platform I’ve owned that I don’t need to delete or tune for more power. They just already have it. One has 135,000 and one has 85,000 miles. Now if I have an emissions issue that may be another story but so far I’m completely happy with the H.O. 6.7 Cummins and Aisin combination.

[@danielgentry9713]

I ordered 3500 tradesman dually. Took 2 months and a week. Ordered it way I wanted. Only complaint I had to but a package to get my options , i got cheapest option $995. Cummins ho , aux switchs, bed package, 6 speaker 8.4 screen. I love it.

[@Mrhilljack]

I've got more excavating work than I can handle, never been so busy in my life. And I run it all myself one man show. I am my own mechanic, I do it all. It gets old. But I still think it's less stressful than having employees and then when you grow into employees, until a certain point you really don't make any more money. just do more work and more wear and tear on equipment just to pay more insurance and wages. I'll stay one man show

[@johngilson8820]

Love the "going to work rather than being worked on" 👍

[@philmertz243]

You make some very valid points.. coming from someone that has owned all variations of cummins trucks myself including a 2018 Laramie G56. Modern day aisin is hard to beat

[@noprob364]

I read in the TDR several years back the reason manual transmissions were not being offered was mainly due to that it is easier to get the engines to pass emissions. That's why the manual transmission trucks were de-rated in the later years. With an automatic it is easier for them to ensure the truck is operating in a correct rpm range for clean combustion and push the engine a little harder. With the stick shift since the ECU can't control the gearing anymore they can't ensure you will be in the optimum conditions for clean combustion so they have to de-rate the engines across the board so they can cover their bases.

[@nou8257]

They have also claimed it was due to manual transmission keeping up with the power which was total bs

[@kristoffermangila]

@@nou8257 true. Big rigs already has automated manuals why not develop one for smaller trucks?

[@ThomasDTY]

I love the stick shifts, but like you said if you want any performance anymore without working on it then you get an automatic. My 2022 F350 with the 10 speed automatic completely changed my perspective. By far the best towing truck I’ve ever driven.

[@Mikes600r]

Them fords pull like a train, I will give you that, but nothing seems to slow a load better factory then the ram with its exhaust brake and a manual trans.

[@neilpuckett359]

I want to see a 10spd automatic with 225,000 miles getting a total rebuild,the cost and a transmission shop that actually knows how to do the job correctly.

[@All-Miles-Matter]

Until it blows up, then 10 speeds will not hold up over time...wont happen. I already know people that have lost them.

[@mattywho8485]

Bought a new 2002 3500 with NV5600 20 years and 200,000 miles ago. I tow just about every day and have never touched the trans ! It's been a great ! I have another 2002 with an auto and HATE it ! Oddly enough, just bought another 2002 3500 stick with only 11,000 original miles, and the VIN is sequential with my 02 stick !!! (they came from the same dealership)

[@ThePete2432]

I’m booked out for the next 21 months, good problems to have

[@denistaramasso9724]

The biggest reason the automakers went to automatic they found out that by spinning the engine faster you would keep the cylinder pressure higher and cylinder temperatures higher and there for have a cleaner burn lot less pollution. That's why they started putting higher output engines in with the automatic. Remember with a manual transmission you shifted when you wanted to. So if you like lugging your engine you could. Is all about controlling pollution not about what you want.

[@dillonmagers7233]

id never really thought about that but you make a genuinely good point. Everything is about meeting regulations and emission controls, making a decent truck comes last.

[@Brandt1776]

@@dillonmagers7233 And it doesn’t stop at the auto industry.

[@kathytaramasso1099]

@@Brandt1776 you are right construction and farm equipment has all the smog on it .even the less than 50 hp.

[@kathytaramasso1099]

@@dillonmagers7233 i live in california every thing has some kind of smog device on it.even a 3horse power more cc to equal the 3 horse power . they are banding gas mowers and blowers .

[@edpoints1127]

@@kathytaramasso1099 I would've moved out of that state at least 15 years ago. Just my opinion

[@haraldweltzin5117]

The company I worked for bought a 2007 3500 Ram with an automatic. That truck was used pulling to 26,000 lbs daily on the highway thru 2017 and had a million miles on it with the original transmission and engine, did replace the rear end.

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Sam 🇺🇲 I always enjoy watching your videos and learning new things

[@greghardy7239]

Don't care what you say about house power ..... It's still a HELL OF A LOT cheaper to fix manual transmission than fixing an automatic.

[@Ethanphelps]

Get an Aisin and no need to worry about fixing. Knock on wood

[@jamestornello415]

Ya don't fix an automatic ya just replace it

[@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920]

And if you don’t mind changing out clutches, the manual transmissions last longer, on average as well.

[@joshlower1]

Manual transmissions get more hp to the wheels as well

[@brentmcmahon8188]

I bought a new 92 cummins 12 valve with 5 speed manual and then I bought a new 05 Dodge 4door long bed dullay with 5.9 with a 6 speed manual and I was waiting for a 7 or 8 speed manual but instead they got rid of manual all to gather. So I still have my 05 and will have it till I die. Iam an old car hauler for complete auto transit and we had 13 speed when started and when I retired we had 8 speeds and loved them with a 60 series Detroit a great motor just too heavy but the 60’s run for ever !

[@grantkitchens2449]

I got a 24 valve 2nd gen that i want to convert over to a manual but finding a donor truck to get one for the factory oem stuff is rare in my parts. I feel your pain on all the “alices” out there that dont have or know how to drive a manual. Like you said, we’ve all gotten soft and just have automatics now. My 4th gen is auto too and i can tell a dramatic difference in it versus the older sticks.

[@danielcarney6193]

It makes me laugh all the people who comment with the "you should do this" comments, without knowing the in's and out's of how you run your business and what really is the best option. I've been watching your vidoes for a bit and would say, from an outsider looking in and listening to you, you seem like you have things dialed in pretty well and understand what is needed and best for your business, Plus you are a mopar guy so there is that too. Let the haters hate.

[@heathenfirewoodservice2021]

I know. I’ve argued before about why I don’t want a diesel truck when the time comes to upgrade. The stock new 7.3 gasser is plenty powerful. I’m not towning big heavy equipment or things like that so it’s not necessary plus it’s 10,000 more just to have it. Unless it makes sense to get it I’ll get the gas first.

[@farmerbob728]

The trucking company that I worked for ,,, All of the trucks are automatic. From the 14 ft box trucks all the way to the semi trucks.. With in 2 or 3 years he changed the whole fleet of about 1800 trucks to automatic.. All Volvo..Freightliner and Peterbilt daycabs.

[@eljefe4473]

Have had aisins, g56, nv4500, nv 5600, 48re. The manuals are great but losing boost pressure between shifts on big hills sucks. My Aisin shifted weird/ lazy but that 6.7 was a pulling machine. The g56 was so notchy I could never quick shift to save my life. They all have their drawbacks that’s for sure

[@chrisspence3216]

Slammed is not even the word it’s nuts right they’re with ya buddy getting my first Mulcher next week from Jim can’t wait would love advice from a pro like y’all !,

[@jeffstewart3325]

👍super busy! Non stop. Thanks for videos.

[@mrfordman9999]

I just got to say I love manual transmissions however automatic transmissions have come so far from what they used to be and in my opinion you can do more and be more efficient with an automatic transmission especially if you're doing low and slow heavy pulling or Highway Towing. Yeah they're more complicated and more expensive but in my opinion that's the price of progress

[@almangrant7358]

The advantage of automatic vs manual is on a steep grade, heavy load at a dead stop the auto will engage at a higher rpm near the torque sweet-spot, where a manual engages off idle.

[@chasewebber4316]

I get what ur trying to say but you've got a throttle pedal....

[@kemo4298]

I also get what your saying but a Cummins make its torque at low rpms. That's their main problem with running an automatic behind them. The transmission pump isn't spinning fast enough for good pressure on the clutch packs to keep them from slipping at take off.

[@aj06bolt12r]

@@kemo4298 Jeses Ram, make a transmission with a giant pump so you have massive flow at low RPM.. How long has this been an issue now?

[@nopet-cu6wm]

When I was 26 years old I bought my 1st 3/4 ton it was a 6 speed (Dodge). It had the COOL factor. Now I'm almost 50 and I Don't miss it at all. Auto transmissions have come a long way! And a Ram is alway COOL no matter what 👍

[@adamarrington9909]

Sucks for us young guys though that we probably won’t get to drive manuals in the future

[@nopet-cu6wm]

No I don't believe you can anymore. The 2012 I wanted I couldn't find in a manual. And im pretty sure all are auto now. Still the Dodge cool factor!@@adamarrington9909

[@gtr1952]

I've had 14 new Silverado's (I'll be 70 in 2 weeks 8). I started with manuals because the auto's were weak and often didn't last past the 1 year warranty. (Yes, 70's and some 80 GM's had 1 year warranty!!) My 85 1T was a total POS. 454 230hp and it still chewed up 3 manual's!! In 1988 I bought the first 1T with an Allison, and the 500 CI gas, great truck! I've had the Allison/GM auto's ever since. Aisin is owned by Toyota, and is the largest maker of HD RWD/4WD auto transmissions in the world, GM/Allison is second. All Toyota's use Aisin, and that says a lot. They are also used in RAM, Ford, Jeep, Nissan, (some)GM and a boat load of others. They do a better job changing ratio's than a manual gearbox, up and down, and just make sense to use. Sorry for the rant. JMHO 8) --gary

[@geraldkoth654]

One thing after another on the truck and the trailer. Diagnose, order parts, wait for good weather, fix or install or both. Dang. Five Dodges and every one pooped out the tranny. So when I bought this one I set aside for a built tranny. ATS Stage 2 with Copilot on a 68RFE is a beast.

[@yotajeff68]

Toyota does make an excellent transmission

[@joshwhitten8269]

Amen about spending more time with the little one. My oldest turns 14 in 8 days and it is breaking my heart to think about how much more I could’ve been home instead of working.

[@davidsnow1481]

I will be working overtime for the two years at my place of employment making trusses for homes and businesses. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.

[@cummindude]

I'll probably be slammed trying to get the material in/out for the framers as well!

[@narenzonorris9053]

Good one Sam, I have an 08 automatic and I burnt the factory aisin up and and upgraded to the Alison and I haven’t had any more problems except burning tires!!!lol...

[@VBELTandSON]

How many miles? And how much did the swap cost?

[@narenzonorris9053]

@@VBELTandSON Around 130,000 miles cost was 6500$

[@narenzonorris9053]

Like you I tow a lot and heavier than I should have with the factory transmission. The torque converter cost the most.

[@joehighsmith2951]

All my vehicles are manual transmissions from my yj to my 9670. My 95 f350 gets almost 20 mpg bobtailing, 15 mpg dead heading and 12 mpg under a max load 350,000 miles and have been blessed with only prevenative maintenance services, Only going out to dinner do I prefer an automatic

[@scottryan492]

I miss my manual transmissions! I am 51 years old. I have had many trucks. Only 3 have been automatic. If I could find a manual I would buy it today. If the manufacturers offered one I would pay more for it just for the manual.

[@georgeenriquez612]

Must be that busy season because I’ve been swamped with work lately as well🙋🏻 The video clips of the old days hit the heart… I’ve been watching this channel for 4 + years and to me stick shifts were a big part of the VBelt & Son channel. I still remember watching the video multiple times of you servicing the G56 on the 5500 with royal purple at hoss’s house.

[@VBELTandSON]

Weird how the tables have turned and the auto is coming around. Thank you for hanging out with the channel all these years

[@georgeenriquez612]

@@VBELTandSON I agree. As much as a die heart stick shift guy I am, truth is you can’t beat these new automatic transmissions. Hey no problem man, keep up the good work and I’ll always be here watching. If you’re ever in NV, you got a friend here

[@charlesmitchell7432]

The ats co polit you can lock up 3rd and 4th intil you put there tow valve body then you can lock up 2nd though 4th . I have one in my 99 with the banks exhaust brake and it works great

[@josephpuou96]

Stick A Eaton 10 speed in one of your first gens 👍 Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏽😎🌴

[@jasonroark4244]

A lot of dealers quit stocking manuals in the mid 2000’s. Easier to sell an auto to a guy looking for a manual than the other way around. I still bought a new 2018 4 door short bed srw ton when I found out the G56 was not coming back in 19

[@mdmwelding3189]

❤️ MY CUMMINS 2002 3500 DUALLY 6 SPEED manual transmission

[@holeshot1721]

Watch how much faster your gonna get these jumps going from job to job! Also your gonna love when you have 30k on the back and going up a hill nd when you think that auto trans is gonna shift and you feel that extra power kick in and your like holy hell it shifted gears and you dont even feel it!! No power loss shifts!!!

[@trentslusher317]

Aren’t the 4500/5500 series w/Cummins detuned with 660 ft lbs tq?

[@VBELTandSON]

800 now older ones might have been 660

[@willsinger2945]

As they say... You can pay the shop or pay the bank... Well done

[@jonrusso59]

Yes we been slammed with semi and tractor work now too . Also like ts lots of heavy duty equipment work now too....

[@robgoffroad]

I have a 2005 3500 dually G56... have had it since 2007. 141k miles. South Bend Con OFE clutch in 2009, and ran a Smarty for years... recently switched to an MM3 with custom tuning. Also has +50 injectors. I have a 400-450 hp tune with about 900 lbs-ft. Runs great. I would LOVE to have one of the new ones with the AISIN, but two things -- first, $77k MSRP for the truck I want, and second, when the emissions crap goes bad it sets a limp mode that gives you 200 miles until it's restricted to 10 mph until you fix it. While all fine and good what happens when you're in BFE and the closest dealer is 500 miles away and parts are on national backorder? No thanks. If I were to ever get a new truck, legal or not it would get a full delete and F the EPA.

[@michnermiller7883]

Sam you know what it means when busy is a understatement. in the company I work for we have 12 guys and need 24 guys to keep from being behind

[@tiptoplandsolutions1421]

Living the HP dream...heck ya brother!

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Still love my mansmission g56 👍

[@tylerwalden6912]

I’ve had nv5600, G56, 04 duramax with Allison, currently have a 21 ram can and chassis and I believe the Aisin would out perform the Allison any day, I’ve never had a truck that runs as cool as my current 5th gen ram, it’s not a major power house but it will pull anything you put behind it, torque converter locks in every gear besides 1st, mine is a 3500 with 3:73 gears, I pull a 12k skid steer on it and it does a great job, I’d imagine 4:10 gears would’ve made it even more of a hoss. I’ve had 4 dodge trucks in the past, never had an auto until now, can’t say I’m disappointed with my current truck, it really pulls better than my previous 08 with G56 deleted with several mods, also previous truck had 4:10’s.

[@nou8257]

I've had several duramax trucks the alison never impressed me

[@tylerwalden6912]

@@nou8257 glad I’m not the only one

[@nou8257]

@@tylerwalden6912 Yep we are apparently the few not drinking the alison koolaid. Plus doesn't help that gm makes soccer mom trucks

[@tylerwalden6912]

@@nou8257 don’t get me wrong, it was a good truck, just surprised the trans held up, it was pretty hot several times

[@nou8257]

@@tylerwalden6912 I pulled with this lly we have for sale and i dont like seeing the trans warm up like they do. 200 f to me is hot for a tranny. although have ya ever seen the cooling for the trans on a duramax its tossed through the overworked radiator then through that absolute tiny aux cooler then it goes to the trans. Im used to my 6.4 pulling or my 7.3 with its zf6 or dads 97 3500hd nv4500 my 6.4 man it may have a bad rep on the engine but it pulls like nobodies business you cant even tell there is a car behind it and with trailer i get 18mpg highway and without trailer highway im hitting 21mpg i love that truck and hey if the 6.4 implodes i'll toss a cummins in its slot.

[@robertmatthews2776]

LOVE ALL This Sam. GOD BLESS Y'ALL..

[@johnnykingking270]

I have had Dodge trucks and now Ram trucks, for years I was diehard stick shift guy got my first aisin tranny in a 2006 Dodge and have been very happy with performance currently have 17 Ram with you guessed it an aisin tranny

[@doublebarrel4527]

I love the automatics 👍👍

[@sprucegoose1016]

Love my 18 manual dually harvest edition cummins. Sad thing is I gotta delete it to match the automatic ones....

[@williamrussell9200]

Well said all the way thru. Times have changed and now you get the same power and torque with both

[@jamesburr236]

I agree with the thoughts about the Aisin trans; it shifts very positively! But, man can that sucker pull!!! I am hearing the rumor that GM dropped Allison transmissions for their own (mistake in my opinion) however, the rumors are gaining more strength that there could be a marriage with Ram, Cummins, and Allison soon! (Like 2023-24 ish)???

[@nate4036]

After always running a manual trans, my King Ranch F450 is an auto, I swear it seems like an auto works better in dirt/mud. That direct connection with a 6sp seems to try and get stuck a lot easier. We all know 19.5s suck either way, but when towing around these jobsites, I found an automatic to just be better.

[@mikethorntonr1]

autos have always been known to be better off road than standards they don't spin the tires nearly as much that's why your concrete trucks will have autos in them the military

[@TheTsunamijuan]

I wish you luck with the new trucks. FCA bit to so bad on my 2018 that i sadly won't ever be buying another vehicle from them. Which is a shame cause i love the cummins.

[@brandynrobida7356]

nice looking truck

[@snyderkurtis]

Here to give that yep 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@danielsharon524]

I bought a new '99 Auto/4.10 (dually/quad cab) after having a '96 manual (SRW/std cab). Yea, it was quick, but I didn't like it & sold it after a year. Had an '03 5-sp. & a. '05 6-sp/HO too (prob. should've kept that one). I have heard the new autos are pretty awesome but have yet to drive one.

[@tocayo3603]

Imagine if they wouldve build an 8 speed manual for the ram trucks with cummins engine. That would've been a dream come true. Unfortunately Autonomous driving is the future of our society, and automatic transmissions are the baby steps to that future.

[@Mikes600r]

There are a couple guys that have put eaton trans in with the 12v trucks, with the gearing, it dosent matter the lack of power, but man that dudes shifting for days, I want to say it was a 10 speed.... the dude was in like 6 or 7th gear only at 45-50 mph lol

[@tocayo3603]

@@Mikes600r yes ive seen those trucks. I haul cars for a living, and i have thought of putting one on my trucks. I just dont like to mess with something from factory i like keeping things where they belong the way the came

[@timmorgan8749]

But maybe next year you could get a Allison in the trucks

[@Doogie_Causey]

Work's finally picking up for me. I got a feeling I'm gonna be busy this spring & summer

[@udflyer98]

Still miss having a manual transmission in my pickup after almost 10 years with an automatic. I just enjoy banging gears even though the auto is superior in performance these days.

[@OutpostCTD]

I have heard possible 8 speed ZF or 9 speed Allison coming soon. I like the Aisin but having an Allison will draw more buyers even if it’s not any better than the Aisin. I have a 09 G56 myself and I enjoy towing with it but in town not the greatest.

[@mk27wrx]

Manuals in these weapon trucks are cool , but I would like to see a tip Tronic gearbox come ... Both manual and auto in one

[@1towmater1]

As a technician i will tell you why no more manuals..... Torque multiplication in the torque converter gives more power on launch and with an automatic the turbo never unspools so you don't get that puff of black smoke on shift's so less emissions

[@svenhammerstein8173]

Right here with ya 👍

[@elijahcavin2408]

Why the new 5500? Last I saw you were really happy with how the new 3500 handled the weight and towed compared to your old 5500. My wife and I both love manual and all our vehicles are. Have considered an auto in these new trucks though because of how good they are.

[@VBELTandSON]

Emission forcing the upgrade

[@jonathanjacobs6620]

Have you guys considered putting a service/utility bed on vbelts truck or one of his older trucks so you have tools air compressor and welder on site Incase of breakdowns

[@VBELTandSON]

All the time lol. We will be adding tool boxes to his new truck fit sure

[@nogoodusername3423]

If you are towing automatic is am manual personal automation is cheaper to upgrade under work application

[@mikestrucks]

🙋🏻 awesome Sam !!

[@markbremmer8642]

You can get a manual 4500 in Mexico, But not in a diesel.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Getting things done son!!!!

[@5150cash]

Get back to work sir 😀👊🏽

[@wheelinndealin]

I don’t care what anyone says there is nothing more fun than shifting gears in a straight piped second gen

[@coltonindra1047]

Are u going to sell a few trucks then. Badass dude

[@ChamberEverything]

My 22 3500 HO took 6 months. Def pump went out at 4k miles and took a month to get a replacement

[@codyharring9812]

We are slammed just wish we could get consistent part supply. Different issue every week.

[@Talbot_Industries]

i have an 18 mega dually g56 and ill confirm that as a stock truck was absolutely depressing to tow with. having to down shift on hills on the highway with ~12k is just not right key word here is stock and its much better now. no regrets ordering it as one of the last to be built (nov 2018 buid date) but i will say I've driven a 22 HO aisin truck and they have power thats for sure.

[@RedNeckWelding]

What mods have you done to make it perform better? I have an 18 6speed and it is a dog, and gets terrible fuel mileage.

[@Talbot_Industries]

@@RedNeckWelding tuning

[@rp1645]

Just asking. Because those Dodge engines Diesel came from construction equipment Case engineers worked with Dodge to build that Cummins into truck. All the Case equipment those Engines powered were Automatic. Power shuttle. Now there are farm tractor with a clutch but only for start stops. The rest is auto range So meany 18 wheeler class 8 semi are going Automatic, or the clutch for 1st gear only the rest of the shifts are automatic. Just throwing that out, give me your options, does the Cummins work better with a Automatic Transmission, or like so meany comments said was it for EPA emissions.

[@djntqd]

Have a 7.3 with the ZF6. Hanging on to it. Don't want an automatic.

[@bigmurph1447]

The 4500 5500 rams shift way better than the 3500. I had a 2008 5500 ram and love the way the auto trans shifted. Drove a 3500 and hated the way it shifted.

[@herculesinwyoming]

Been Busy as a 1 legged man in a butt kicking contest.

[@sergiosanchez2883]

Can we get a video of the sweet old red ford that was loaded on the trailer looks pretty mint

[@megamannn8527]

👍thanks for sharing your new truck information 👍 opinions about a gear vendor splitter for your steep job sites on a new truck?

[@izzyauna8814]

I’ve had 2 f450 manuals.

[@jeffreyrogerkelly3751]

thanks

[@hunterriddall8318]

Yep phones ringing off the hook

[@MrJason7680h]

The 03-04.5 cummins had different pistons that would handle more egt temps.

[@dillonmagers7233]

I think you're really going to like those 4500 and 5500s. My old man has a 21' 4500 single cab just like that one in an 84" CA and we absolutely love it. I'm getting ready to order a 22' 3500 cab chassis for myself. My dealer told me 8 weeks max on lead time from when I place the order. Dad had similar build time but truck had a recall as soon as it was delivered :( As for the manual debate, these new transmissions are solid enough to handle the use and abuse unlike the old ones. Now if it was offered as a 6 speed in the new trucks, I'd probably still get one just for the cool factor.

[@nou8257]

I wanted a new truck but im not paying 120k for a f450 my old trucks are doing fine for what i get into and none of that emissions junk on the ones i got

[@andrewslagle1974]

@@nou8257 If you get the sle or tradesman the 4500 reg cab 4x4 diesels c&c is a fair price .I will be ordering one next week for a dump truck.

[@nou8257]

@@andrewslagle1974 Ehh if i'm gonna buy new im going ford. dodge/ram does not have a good track record in the auto trans world and i did test drive them all not long ago and nothing compared to a f450 to me i like cummins but not the truck its in.

[@bigbootyboy2988]

I never had a manual but my family do have a few broken manuals dodges in our property. I’m hoping to sell my F250 powerstroke and get a Cummins and Maybe get a cheap manual while at it.

[@williamhsteele]

Question..Are there any videos on how he got started doing this work? Or what got him into this industry? More than likely it came down to profits in the end. Most buyers chose an automatic period..Standard transmissions just didn’t sell as much so they probably focused more efforts on the autos. However I love my 2nd Gen NV5600.

[@VBELTandSON]

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[@wesscarey4475]

Hi Sam! Great video! Could you please do one on why you don't like Bobcat equipment? Poor quality? Dealers suck? Or???

[@roycegaida5300]

Just ordered a 3500 HO Aison, wishing manual trans was an option

[@kennybates6216]

I wish they still offered a manual

[@SVMSICE]

I grew up diving both. Learned a manual on a 1962 Chevy truck, so I learned in a beast with no power steering. At 18 I got a 69 Camaro with a manual transmission and also no power steering. Ohhhh crap I loved that car! I had wanted a 60’s camaro honestly since I was 6 years old. I’m 47 now and I don’t tow anything so other than nostalgia reasons it really doesn’t bother me that they are gone. I really don’t miss using a clutch and changing gears 🤣. I like being a lazy driver now.

[@SVMSICE]

Ohhhhh now how I wished I had just garaged that Camaro at my mom’s house or something 🤦🏻🤣

[@tristanerion9552]

Yes

[@lyndonhamby7432]

🤚🏻oh yeah brother

[@maxseed4730]

That was fedex freight chico

[@darrylhoupt3763]

My 2012 Cummins manual transmission is king. I'm gonna drive it for 10 more years then maybe down size. I'll be retired by then....maybe

[@jessiehodges1513]

How is the derated cummins for the 5500 going to handle the amount of weight you pull? Unless you plan to tune it up to the 3500 Ho and Torque settings

[@CarsTrucksWhatever]

After 12 to 13 years of driving CDL trucks with 8 to 18 speed I'm kind of sick of driving manual transmission it's nice some days just to put in D for day or R for race 🏁 off you go