I have to decide really fast ...I have a line in a good deal for a new 2008 3500 SXT. Question is, it has manual 4x4 shifter instead of electronic.


Are these better/worse/in different. I need some insight fast. Dealer is making deal tonight.

thanks.
Torqued

 

Buy it! Manual shifter = Reliable

 

Yah manual shifters are best way to go, if i had an option on my truck i would have totally asked for manual instead of electric!!

 

Do you have to get out and lock the hubs.

 

I will ask but i see nothing in the manual about it. I downloaded from Dodge.com

Anyone with a 3500 2008 that has to lock hubs manually?

Thank again for all of your help. MOPAR sticks together!

 

I think the front engages automatically. The lever just eliminates the servo motor that engages the transfer case.

 

Thanks to you guys, I had the info to do the deal.

2008 3500 SXT with power options. Picking up tomorrow at 9 AM.

Thanks guys/gals!

Will post pics ASAP...

Torqued!!

 

Well, Congradulations! 3500 diesel or hemi?

 

CTD...have one now and love it. Lets hope fuel prices stay low.

The only thing I am weary about is no Limited Slip. It has 4x4 of course but 90% I'm in 2WD.

Now I'm just obsessing...

Step 1. buy it
Step 2. Get it dirty!

Thanks.
Torqued

 

The only way for the floor shifter to truly be a manual is if you lock in the hubs. If not, then it's still electric. The little **** mostly would be for convenience. Reaching on the dash is much easier than reaching down onto the floor.
Hope you enjoy it, be sure to post up some pictures sometime.