2008 Freightliner M2 auto trans issues

Rgbrooks

New Recruit
Owner/Operator
I have a 2008 M2 business class with a C9 Cat w/425hp. The Allison transmission holds well under load, but doesn't like to shift as the truck begins to move. It likes to hold up in 2-3...3-4...4-5 gear changes. It seems to just linger and no want to shift up unless I back off the throttle. I pull a 53' van for our pulling tractors at about 32k. Is there anyone that can beef up the trans to handle and work well, or do I search for a hd hauler? Thanks!
 

drizion

Expert Expediter
Driver
That m2 ain't designed for that at all so if you want to pull anything or longer than 23 foot and heaver than 3200 pounds give or take will mess it up that's on you you should have known better but who am i
 
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