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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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push button 4x4

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
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Never heard of any probs with the push button, guess it's all preference. I'll take a lever any day.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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i have 45k on our '05 and had no problems with the **** 4x4.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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thanks for the replys. can you manualy put it in 4x4 if something happens
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Not sure, but I don't think so. It's all electronic.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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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!)
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Is it the same transfer case for both?
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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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.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
I had a 98 chev with push button 4X4, and an 02 GMC. Neither had any problems.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 03:59 AM
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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
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Is it the same transfer case, for both?
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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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.
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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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.
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