I have a brake saver in my Pete, Hydraullic retarder or a oil brake I have heard them called. Is there anything like this for our trucks or is this only in the big truck lines. I have also been trying to find a magnetic retarder, with no luck.

 

Yep, the exhaust brake... available from quite a few different manufacturers.

 

look up pacbrake, bd brake, jacobs, etc.
some are air operated, some electric, and some vacuum

 

I think what you’re looking for is called a drive line retarder, they are pricey and I’m not sure if they make them for your truck. You might want to try your local tow truck up fitters for more info. For the money the exhaust brake is the better way to with amply retarding.

 

I have heard that the exhaust brake and a auto are not compatible
and it is a good way to help kill the auto tranny is this true

 

It is true.... Exhaust brakes are hard on Automatics!
Best bet...but a weaker substitute... is a converter lockup switch. Works well in mountains as a partial engine brake. Not like an exhaust brake but only costs about 10 bucks!
http://www.tstproducts.com/Torque%20...p%20Switch.pdf

RJ

 

If you lockup your torque convertor the exhaust brake will be fine with your automatic. Each kit we sell comes with the T/C lock-up kit