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I have replaced the standard paddle shifters on my 2017 Chrysler 300 and my old 2018 Durango RT with the SRT versions. I do not see why they shouldn't work on a 21 Rt....
 
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They are not too difficult. The hardest part is removing the airbag, as the wiring connects underneath it, and I believe there are 2 screws on the back of each one to remove
 
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What is the difference between the standard and SRT paddle shifters??
 
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Melibokus said:
They appear to have a longer reach. The stock ones have me turning my wrist in or just pushing at them with fingertips. It doesn’t feel natural or pleasant with what I’m used to.
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Must have tiny little petite hands.
 
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Jim Acosta hands!
 
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Are you trying to reach the paddles THROUGH the steering wheel? Just keep your hands at 10 and 2 and you can reach the paddles with your fingers unless you are T-Rex with "tiny hands."
 
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Tin Foil Hat said:
Are you trying to reach the paddles THROUGH the steering wheel? Just keep your hands at 10 and 2 and you can reach the paddles with your fingers unless you are T-Rex with "tiny hands."
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That sure sounds like what he’s trying to do. I have no idea how anyone would think to do something like that…
 
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Yes that would be funny, but no. The paddle shifter placement and the backup camera resolution were the only two things I didn’t like about the Durango when we test drove it, and both are minor gripes. I could get used to them if I didn’t have paddle shifters on the other family car that feel more natural.

My theory is that the SRT shifters are going to be longer for a reason and its not because the target HellCat driver profile has dainty fingers. I think that the the shorter stock shifters are a good compromise for all drivers. They are there if you want them but out of the way if you don’t.
 
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SteveMLS said:
Paddle shift extenders are a lot cheaper & less work then replacing the entire assembly.
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Thanks - and these are a good option and are what the dealer recommended too, but I found the HellCat shifters for just $50 each and they appear to go a little further out (length instead of height) than the extenders.
 
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Melibokus said:
Thanks - and these are a good option and are what the dealer recommended too, but I found the HellCat shifters for just $50 each and they appear to go a little further out (length instead of height) than the extenders.
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They are longer, and it’s pretty nice. You can flick them easily at 10&2 with your pinky fingers.

I have them on my 2014 - straight plug and play. I also swapped to an SRT steering wheel, but that doesn’t affect the paddle mounting at all. I love the SRT wheel because it’s substantially thicker than stock.
 
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That's interesting because I find the heated RT wheel to be too thick already. Is yours even thicker than that?
 
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Tin Foil Hat said:
That's interesting because I find the heated RT wheel to be too thick already. Is yours even thicker than that?
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Yes, the SRT wheel is much thicker than the standard leather wheel. At least it was for 2014-2017. I’m not sure if the R/T got the SRT wheel at some point.
 
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Melibokus said:
I see that now, I was hoping to not have to remove the airbag, but I can do that. Thanks.
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If you don't want to disconnect the battery and remove the airbag, you can attempt to just swap the paddle itself by removing these 2 little screws behind the cover:

Also, before you do this, check the button feel, it may make you want to swap the entire housing. In my experience, my 14 durango, the buttons were more of a click type button (like a computer mouse) but the Jeep SRT wheel i swapped to, the buttons were more like a cushioned button (like a laptop keyboard press)


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