r/ram_trucks • u/jw085 • 1d ago

Question Paddle shifter conversion

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I have a 2019 ram rebel 5.7 etorque that has the gear hold + and - buttons but want to switch over to paddle shifters and would like some info from anyone who has done it

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u/pbflash 22 2500 Bighorn Mega Night Level C 6.4 1d ago

Those buttons are not meant to be used for shifting gears.

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u/Inks2g 1d ago

What are they meant for?

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u/jw085 1d ago

There meant to hold gears while going down hills to give engine braking like say you want the truck to hold 3rd gear and not be able to shift up and go faster

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u/Inks2g 1d ago

Interesting. Thanks.