8 sp Shift knob longitivity

[Ramtruck16]

ive been used to having a column shifter on my previous ram, its taken me a while to get used to the knob shifter on my 16' 8 speed and not grab for a column shifter that isnt there.
My question is, what is the longevity of these shifter knobs? Has anyone have any issues with theirs?
Im just curious.

 

[huntergreen]

Took me a little while to get used to the knob shifter also. I have not heard of anyone having a failure with the knob. Should be as reliable as the column shifter.

 

[Ramtruck16]

Thats good to know, i owned my other 09 2500 Since new without any issue, im hoping my 16' will be the same even though i bought it used.

 

[travelinty]

There has actually been a recall on some of the column shifters so the knob isn't so bad right now. Even tho I've accidentally put my hand on it thinking it was the volume lol.


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[Pull Ya]

The only problem with the shift "Knob" is me wanting to beat the **** out of it with a hammer. A shifter belongs on the column or the floor---IMHO!!!!! That is why the longevity of mine is in question.
Jay

 

[indept]

My biggest ***** with the knob is not being able to take it out of park without starting the truck.

 

[rblochli]

Someone just did a video review on here with a high mileage RAM and rotary shifter, said it far outlasted his previous shifter. If i find it i’ll Post a link

 

[butterscotch71]

I cannot imagine a longevity issue with it...it's just a rotary knob like the volume on your radio.

 

[KansasArt]

My biggest ***** with the knob is not being able to take it out of park without starting the truck.

Wow! I never gave that a thought. Is there not a work around? What if ya have to tow it?


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[crash68]

My biggest ***** with the knob is not being able to take it out of park without starting the truck.

Is there not a work around? What if ya have to tow it?

Look in the owners manual for how to pull the emergency release for the transmission. There is a lever under the removable cover on the lower left side of the dash.


As far as longevity, there's a truck with probably pushing 400K miles most of which are towing, no issues with the shifter or trans

 

[jimmyglendale]

my new 19 longhorn, takes 15 seconds or more to pick up drive, did it 4 times in 1200 miles, now mileage at 1800 has performed perfectly the last 600 miles, dealer could not duplicate my problem.