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RPM jumps for 3800 to 1800

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#1 ·
Guys took the truck out for a spin (new stuff) and i took off RPM jumped to 3800 and jumped to 50mph no wheel spin and it felt all of a sudden a surge and it fell to 1800 i have put on the traction bars on today and just want to know if this is right(i think when it shifted into 5 overdrive):eek:hnoes:
 
#2 ·
sounds like torque converter. was this a wide open throttle launch??
 
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