Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) clutchless shifting?

[ilplumber]

Just a quick question. Is it okay to shift the 6 speed trans up and down without the clutch? We used to do this in larger trucks. I wasn't sure if there were any drawbacks in the 6 speed.

ilplumber

 

[E7mack96]

most will tell you NO! don't do it. I always do it though. you know what???. .



I like to do it!!

 

[ilplumber]

I never have any grinding at all. Just like if the clutch was being used. just a matter of matching engine and ground speed for the gear. I wondered about possible synchro damage?

 

[csevers]

there was a previous post on this

If you don't like to exercise your left leg why didn't you by a automatic

 

[John Berger]

From what I understand, it's pretty hard on the synchronizers in the 5 & 6 speed trannies.

 

[GiesJ]

I asked the same thing...

ilplumber,

I had the same question. check this out:

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=41331

 

[speedracer]

From what I understand, it is hard on the syncros. Big truck trannys aren't syncronized, so no problem there. I always use the clutch in the dodge because I've been told by people I have confidence in that it's bad for the syncros.

 

[Bob Cochran]

I use clutch except when coming to a stop then I float out of gear to neural without clutch. Is this bad also???

 

[Nickaru]

I was told by a transmission friend, What's easier and cheaper to replace, Synchros or brake pads and shoes? I take mine out of gear coming up to a stop. Not downshifting if I don't really need to. Just my two cents worth.....