What dont have the electronic 4wd?
01-21-2009 | 07:54 AM
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Ya, that does seem dumb. Mine has just the t-case shifter on the hump closer to my side. I always have the cup holder folded down, but all I have to do is fold it back up. I've had six guys in the truck; it's a little squished, but someone can actually sit there.
01-21-2009 | 05:10 PM
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I never had anything but the manual stick until this truck and over the last couple of months with the snow we have had I have had to put it in 4x4 at least 20 times now and I have to go against the flow here and say I wouldn't want to go back to the manual?
It shifts effortlessly and quick and I dont have the stick in the way.
I guess if it fails then I will think differently but until then its electronic shifting all the way
It shifts effortlessly and quick and I dont have the stick in the way.
I guess if it fails then I will think differently but until then its electronic shifting all the way
01-21-2009 | 05:54 PM
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That's what I was informed from a dealer. However, I think this only applyies to 3rd gens. My brother's 2nd gen Laramie had a manual shifter for 4x4.
I am much more concerned about having a manual tranny!
01-21-2009 | 05:58 PM
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My 06 has the manual. It's incredibly smooth and easy compared to my 99, and my 105lb GF that's about 5 feet tall can engage the transfer case without issue. On the 99, it took two arms and that was usually while moving so we'd be swerving off the road.
Anyways, I wish I had the electronic one. I really REALLY wish I had the full center console instead of a jump seat. The way my console is designed, no one in a million years could EVER sit in the middle seat, so why bother putting one there? You can see in the photo below why there is no point in a center seat....
Anyways, I wish I had the electronic one. I really REALLY wish I had the full center console instead of a jump seat. The way my console is designed, no one in a million years could EVER sit in the middle seat, so why bother putting one there? You can see in the photo below why there is no point in a center seat....
01-21-2009 | 07:34 PM
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01-21-2009 | 07:46 PM
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I love my manual tranny and manual transfer case lever. If free-spin hubs would have been an option I would have ordered them. I do, however, love my power seats which could not be ordered on an '07 ST,thus they shoved the power locks and windows down my throat and I had to go with the SLT. It's all good though. Buy what you like.
01-22-2009 | 05:46 PM
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01-23-2009 | 06:58 AM
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Shawn
01-24-2009 | 04:01 PM
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That depends. Some people like loaded trucks and use them family vehicles...like me.