the dude

iam buying a 2004 2500 regular cab and it has push button 4x4 is there anything i should know before i say i do thanks

jamesbfishin

Never heard of any probs with the push button, guess it's all preference. I'll take a lever any day.

stumpjumper

i have 45k on our '05 and had no problems with the **** 4x4.

the dude

thanks for the replys. can you manualy put it in 4x4 if something happens

jamesbfishin

Not sure, but I don't think so. It's all electronic.

TurboTed

I've had 3 trucks with the electronic 4X4 with no problems. I have had no problems, and heard of no real big problems. I'd never go back to the lever. It's so convenient to shift at higher speeds, etc. I know the little shifter looks cool, and some may have had an electronics problem. Electronic shift has been around a long time now, and I don't think there are any more or less problems than with the manual shifter. (My $.02!)

na4now

Is it the same transfer case for both?

LJTyre

Never heard of any problems with a dodge, but I've seen enough with other makes (admittedly older models) that I still prefer a lever. Don't think it'd be a deal buster for most folks though.

TurboTed

I had a 98 chev with push button 4X4, and an 02 GMC. Neither had any problems.

millco

I've had both. I say go for it. While I prefer the lever; there is no problem with the electric. In fact, all the new ones are electric only...... The only reason I prefer the manual is it is faster than the electric; not a big deal at all.
Dan

na4now

Is it the same transfer case, for both?

MLB 1

I belive the transfer cases are different, due to the electric actuator. Could be wrong though.

I wouldn't worry about the electric at all, had 3 trucks with them with over 100k and no worries.

Woodchuck61

Essentially it's the same transfer case but with electric motors doing the work for you. I love mine and wouldn't go back. Getting out of 4 lo was always a pain with the manual case.