How to SWAP a Ram Center Console & Shifter - Part 3

[@Jonathan11225]

this is how a pick up trucks should be.. they should all come with a column shifter

[@WildMountainGarage]

That's what I'm saying. It felt like a sedan.

[@vandalistica]

I have no idea what's happening but I enjoy how much you're enjoying it! God bless brother.

[@WildMountainGarage]

Haha! Thanks, I think?! You too!

[@WildMountainGarage]

Btw are you still moving back to NZ?

[@vandalistica]

@@WildMountainGarage Nah, I kinda realized that it was a rash thing and the more I thought about it the more I was like, "Dang, why am I doing this?"!

[@vandalistica]

@@WildMountainGarage I mean like whether people talk about guns or cars or tech, as long as the persons interest and passion show through I'll get into it. Watched a bunch of lathe videos for a week, never going to do it.

[@WildMountainGarage]

Same! It's really interesting to watch and learn, although I'd love to have all that machine shop stuff it is unlikely. Although I do want to take up welding.

[@UnfilteredCactus]

I’m hoping to do this with a ram trx. The truck is perfect other than that

[@lanceware3302]

Just checking out your video👍👍 one question it should be the same with a 04 Ram ?

[@WildMountainGarage]

I don't know that it'd be exactly the same as that's a 3rd gen, but I'm sure it's very similar. Parts would likely be different. This method should at least give the broad strokes as the basic mechanics of this stuff has been the same across a lot of trucks for decades.

[@baloo217]

Hi, do you remember the part number for the gear selector, the piece that ataches to the transmiasion?

[@WildMountainGarage]

I ordered 68263753AA from Mopar Parts Giant www.moparpartsgiant.com/parts/mopar-bracket-shift-cable~68263753aa.html There is a diagram on that page showing additional parts and numbers. I hope this helps!

[@baloo217]

Thanks for te replay, that part number is from center console to column shifter, right?

[@RedSpida]

Not sure why anyone would ever remove a console and put in a column shifter 🤷‍♂️

[@WildMountainGarage]

If you watched the video you'd know why lol

[@faindave]

I have a column shifter on my 2014 where someone replaced the transmission because the old one failed. I am having a hard time finding information on why my truck doesn’t know when it is in park or neutral. What tells the computer it is in neutral?

[@WildMountainGarage]

Sorry you're having issues. The linkage from the column shifter to the transmission is simply a cable, like you'd find on a bicycle. Moving the column shifter up and down pulls the cable which moves an actuator arm on the outside of the trans. If I remember right, fully forward on the trans actuator is park. You can check to make sure the cable is actuating the whole way forward or backward by looking for the actuator. Make sure parking brake and wheel chocks are set up for safety. I believe I show it in this video when switching out the bracket and cable. As far as telling the computer what gear it's in, the trans itself has sensors and a computer to know what's going on with the trans. So if the car is having trouble with the right gear it's either the actuator isn't being moved completely between gears by the lever and cable or something wrong with the trans, like a synchro or gear not meshing. There is a completely different cable length and bracket between the column shifter and floor shifter versions. If you had the electronic round knob shifter that's an entirely different beast that I'm unfamiliar with. Hope you get it sorted!

[@andymartinez9498]

How much for the shifter cable you removed?

[@WildMountainGarage]

A viewer bought the parts back when I made the video. Thanks for asking.

[@rezyl102]

Can you advise how to remove the handle from the shifter? I need to install a new shifter boot. Thanks...

[@WildMountainGarage]

Sorry for the delay. I just ran out and checked. It seems, if you're talking about the column shifter, that behind the boot you'll see two bolts holding the actual column bar to the shift linkage. You should be able to undo those and pull the bar out and put a new boot on. You might also use a pry tool and disassemble the end of the shifter, but I'd be concerned about damaging the plastic and gear select buttons there.

[@alexlozano9516]

Do you have the part numbers of the brackets

[@WildMountainGarage]

Try the forum post link in the description. Hopefully that helps.

[@Daniel_mplv]

I have a column shifter and have a 6 spd ram 2013 is it possible to change it to a shifter nob ?

[@WildMountainGarage]

If they had the rotary shift knob it's electric. If the 2013 has a floor shifter on the same trans you should be able to. But you'll have to do research. Compare trim levels/interior versions of the same model year and drivetrain.

[@tritonv8117]

Can I do this if I got the knob ?

[@WildMountainGarage]

You need the column shifter, the different cable (it's a different length) and then there is a different bracket on the trans to angle the cable a little differently. But yeah!

[@tritonv8117]

@@WildMountainGarage oh sweet! You know a website I can get all of it off of? I want the old style gear selector back I HATE the knob! If you know a website it’ll be greatly appreciated

[@chadreynolds1304]

Why would you want a column shifter?

[@WildMountainGarage]

I explain it in an earlier video, but because we have four kids now I wanted enough seats in the truck to use as a backup if my wife's Tahoe is ever out of commission. The console had to go and along with it, the shifter. Also, the floor shifter just felt like a car and I kept going for a column shifter out of habit. The console takes up a lot of space and didn't offer too much extra storage, although the arm rest box was much deeper and I did prefer, but I've found ways around it. Thanks for watching.

[@chadreynolds1304]

@@WildMountainGarage I'm wanting to put the center shifter in a 07 Dodge but can't find anybody that's done it

[@WildMountainGarage]

@@chadreynolds1304 It's probably very similar in reverse of what I did if your truck is a gasser and the parts are from a gas truck as well. New shift cable, bracket on trans, center console and shifter. These trucks are pretty modular for manufacturing. But there's always something that's unexpected, like any electrical harnesses. There's always a risk of having to buy more parts. I can't say that it'd work for a diesel since the center console is usually on gas models from what I understand, unless there's some higher trim package, so the shift linkage and electronics would probably have differences between the gas and diesel versions. If you can get your hands on a similar year truck with the center console to see how it actually goes together it'll help.

[@MrBlackberry706225]

Do you think I can mount the shifter on the floor with some brakets? I don't have the money to do the full job

[@theredpony631]

I have the knob and I want to get rid of it. Would it be possible to switch from a knob to a column shifter

[@carlosalvareez313]

How much did it cost ?

[@WildMountainGarage]

Great question. I don't remember exactly. The jump seat was the most expensive part for me off of ebay as I bought a new seat from a fire department getting rid of theirs and had it upholstered - maybe $4-500 for that seat upholstered. The other parts I got at the junk yard, some shift linkages and cables from OEM parts suppliers, and I sold my old console. Shift parts were maybe $100-150? I don't remember. Prices probably have changed since then. If you can find a salvage yard for parts, locally or online, try there first.

[@shareenwallace5662]

my dad has a 2015 Ram 1500

[@DF7oh2]

Hey , I want to switch the stupid knob to the column shifter. Know how to do that ?

[@WildMountainGarage]

Hey, I'm not sure you can. The knob is electronic and the column shifter is cable operated. It might be a different transmission altogether, but at the very least has electronic switching. Sorry!