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....

 

Thank you, I may just get these ordered on Monday!

 

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

 

I see that now, I was hoping to not have to remove the airbag, but I can do that. Thanks.

 

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)

 

What is the difference between the standard and SRT paddle shifters??

 

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.

 

Must have tiny little petite hands.

 

Jim Acosta hands!

 

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."

 

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."

That sure sounds like what he’s trying to do. I have no idea how anyone would think to do something like that…

 

Paddle shift extenders are a lot cheaper & less work then replacing the entire assembly.

Amazon.com : paddle shifter extension dodge durango

 

Paddle shift extenders are a lot cheaper & less work then replacing the entire assembly.

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.

 

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.

 

All SRT wheels are the same mass produced sport wheel. My HC paddles are the same as my old 18' 392...

 

That's interesting because I find the heated RT wheel to be too thick already. Is yours even thicker than that?

 

That's interesting because I find the heated RT wheel to be too thick already. Is yours even thicker than that?

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.

 

Resurrecting an old thread, has anybody tried to replace just the lever itself like the video in post #20 demonstrates?

I changed out the non-SRT paddles for the SRT paddles on my '16 Scat Pack Charger and it was easy. If I can verify that the Durango's are as easy, I'll change them out as well.

I have a '21 GT Plus with the performance (flat bottom) wheel and the smaller stock paddles.

Appreciate any feedback.

 

All the paddles are the same

Resurrecting an old thread, has anybody tried to replace just the lever itself like the video in post #20 demonstrates?

I changed out the non-SRT paddles for the SRT paddles on my '16 Scat Pack Charger and it was easy. If I can verify that the Durango's are as easy, I'll change them out as well.

I have a '21 GT Plus with the performance (flat bottom) wheel and the smaller stock paddles.

Appreciate any feedback.

They are as easy. I did them on my 2017 Chrysler 300, and then on my 2018 Durango R/T when I had it. I did unclip the airbag though and changed the whole unit, not just the paddle parts themselves

 

I believe it's been done easily before.
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2016 R/T - awehlage’s build

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has probably been the one that did it.

 

Thanks! I read the build thread, but didn't see anything about paddle shifters. Did I miss it, or was it in a different thread?

Thanks again.

 

Maybe in a different one. Search 'paddle shifters' or maybe just 'paddle' and spend some time reading the threads.

 

I'll keep trying with different search terms, so far nothing specific regarding what I hope to do.

 

Thanks for the replies, I need to dig out the box from when I upgraded my Charger and compare the part numbers.

 

Adding a photo to an older thread for anybody considering changing the paddle shifter lever. On the right is RT shifter, on the left is SRT.

Same exact housing, bigger lever.