Dial shifter

Discussion in 'Ram Trucks' started by 16hdsport, Jul 21, 2019.

  1. 16hdsport

    16hdsport Senior Member
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    I was at the dealership checking out the new 2500 Rams the other day. I was kind of disappointed to see they all had the dial shifter. Does anyone know if there is still an option for a column shifter? I feel the dial shifter will be kind of a hinderance plowing snow
     
    16hdsport, Jul 21, 2019
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  2. Mark Oomkes

    Mark Oomkes PlowSite Fanatic
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    Are you kidding?

    The rocker on the column shifter is a big enough PITA for those of us that plow in 1st gear. Now the dial shifter????
     
    Mark Oomkes, Jul 22, 2019
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  3. Philbilly2

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    Only a matter of time now...
     
    Philbilly2, Jul 22, 2019
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  4. JoeRagMan

    JoeRagMan Member
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    Snowflake edition?
     
    JoeRagMan, Jul 22, 2019
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  5. Mark Oomkes

    Mark Oomkes PlowSite Fanatic
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    Lol
     
    Mark Oomkes, Jul 22, 2019
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  6. BUFF

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    I'd take a push button on the dash over a dial.
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    BUFF, Jul 23, 2019
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  7. JoeRagMan

    JoeRagMan Member
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    Snowflakes can’t push buttons, might break a nail.
     
    JoeRagMan, Jul 23, 2019
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    16hdsport

    16hdsport Senior Member
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    I really liked the look of the new Ram 2500, until I saw the dial shifter
     
    16hdsport, Jul 23, 2019
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  9. Avalanche 2500

    Avalanche 2500 PlowSite.com Addict
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    Kinda reminds me of many yrs. ago on TV Richard Simmons Dial a Meal / Diet. A circular cardboard to count yr. calories /food intake or something ?? :confused::confused: I prefer bud light ! :drinkup:
     
    Avalanche 2500, Jul 23, 2019
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  10. JoeRagMan

    JoeRagMan Member
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    Quote from the Internet; "If you can't Dodge it, Ram it!"
     
    JoeRagMan, Jul 23, 2019
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  11. Hydromaster

    Hydromaster PlowSite Veteran
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    In the new millennium it’s been updated
    “if you can dodge it ,ram dial It.”
     
    Hydromaster, Jul 23, 2019
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  12. EWSplow

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    Reminds me of the 62 belvedere I bought for a winter car from my great aunt in 1976.
     
    EWSplow, Jul 26, 2019
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  13. BUFF

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    Mom had a ‘64 Valiant with it
     
    BUFF, Jul 26, 2019
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  14. Mr.Markus

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    If you can't ram it, dial it.?








    Must have a curfew....
     
    Mr.Markus, Jul 26, 2019
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  15. Hydromaster

    Hydromaster PlowSite Veteran
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    Yes
     
    Hydromaster, Jul 26, 2019
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  16. Noelie84

    Noelie84 Member
    from Wales, Maine
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    That is one thing that Ford has over the Rams. Being able to lock out gears and have them STAY locked out until you either manually selected them again or restarted the truck is something I miss. I hate having to lock out gears EVERY time I shift to drive.
     
    Noelie84, Sep 11, 2019
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