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When will Ram be integrating the rotary knob shifter on their cummins diesel?I really like the space on the knob instead of the old shaft!!!
 

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The CTD will probably get the shift knob when they put the 8AP transmission in the HD trucks. I've seen the test mules with the shift knob so it's most likely 2020/2021 model year
 

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The CTD will probably get the shift knob when they put the 8AP transmission in the HD trucks. I've seen the test mules with the shift knob so it's most likely 2020/2021 model year

Its already on the ‘19 hd’s with the hemi.

But yes, the shifter is part of the 8 speed trans, so if/when they convert over to that...
 

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When will Ram be integrating the rotary knob shifter on their cummins diesel?I really like the space on the knob instead of the old shaft!!!

Space? A guy (tall guy, at 6+ feet) posted up recently that he tried to sit in a new hd truck with the twist knob shifter on the dash and with the seat all the way back his knee was still rubbing on the knob.
 

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Space? A guy (tall guy, at 6+ feet) posted up recently that he tried to sit in a new hd truck with the twist knob shifter on the dash and with the seat all the way back his knee was still rubbing on the knob.

6+ feet is a little vague, like 6'11"? I'm 6'2" and come no where close to having that problem.
 

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Space? A guy (tall guy, at 6+ feet) posted up recently that he tried to sit in a new hd truck with the twist knob shifter on the dash and with the seat all the way back his knee was still rubbing on the knob.
He's fibbing
 
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Its already on the ‘19 hd’s with the hemi.

But yes, the shifter is part of the 8 speed trans, so if/when they convert over to that...

I would like to see the the shif knob on the diesel
 

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Its already on the ‘19 hd’s with the hemi.
I should have clarified my statement. I've seen the CTD test mules with the shift knob.
The transmission behind the Hemi is the 8HP75, the same as in the 1500. The 8 speed that will most likely be behind the CTD is an 8AP. A variant of the 8HP line of transmissions but intended for 2500/3500 and Medium Duty trucks. One feature is it uses a second gear start unless Tow/Haul mode is on or the truck senses it's starting on a steep enough grade.

There is a video float around with the 8 spd in a 3500 dually.
 

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6’4 and fat!!! My legs don’t hit anything in the truck anywhere. My left leg sure wishes there was a dead pedal for my size 13. Other than that no issues.
 

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I am 6 feet 4⅜ inches and have long legs, my nees hit the dash before I can get close enough to the Steering wheel as I like. How the hell can this truck not have telescopic steering shaft... :(
 

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I am 6 feet 4⅜ inches and have long legs, my nees hit the dash before I can get close enough to the Steering wheel as I like. How the hell can this truck not have telescopic steering shaft... :(
damn you need some arms to match your legs lolololol.
 

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damn you need some arms to match your legs lolololol.
It's not like I look like a Tyrannosaurus, if that where the case it would be ok not to get a good drive position...
 

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Has anybody come up with a plug-and-play drop-in console shifter to get rid of the knob?
 

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Just stopped by the dealer to check one out for myself. Im 5’8 3/4”. This is with the seat all the way back... maybe 4” of clearance.

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The CTD will probably get the shift knob when they put the 8AP transmission in the HD trucks. I've seen the test mules with the shift knob so it's most likely 2020/2021 model year

I hope your right, but I would say the 2022 model year at the earliest.


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