Front bumper clearance

chrisp · Jul 14, 2017

Hey Guys,

I'm new to the forum. I have a 2016 Ram 1500 4x4, SXT with a 2.5" leveling kit in the front.

The front bumper, with the black plastic piece below the chrome bumper is just too damned low.

I realize I could buy a steal "off roading" bumper but they are pretty expensive.

Can that black piece be removed and does it still look "ok?"

Does anyone have any other ideas for more clearance that don't cost a ton?

I realize I'll probably have to break down and buy a steal bumper but I thought I'd try.

If I do have to go steal, does anyone have any small footprint, and cheap options you favor?

Many thanks in advance.

Chris.

MarshRam · Jul 14, 2017

You should be able to easily remove the valance. Take a peak behind the bumper and you will see the fasteners. Take it off and see if you are ok with the look.

ramportin1 · Jul 14, 2017

For Steel Carid.com has a lot of options for your truck starting at 700, I know that's not exactly "cheap" lol but yeah.

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chrisp · Jul 14, 2017

Thanks guys, thats kind of what I thought I'd have to do.

Chris.

SitKneelBend · Jul 15, 2017

It's removable...I'd rather have it on and get banged up instead of the number though.

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chrisp · Jul 16, 2017

I'm in general agreement in theory, however I think with the terrain here (Arizona) the chances are better that it will end up bending the wimpy chrome bumper or do more damage if it's torn off and I run it over. I see these things on the trails all the time.

I think I'm going to go ahead and remove it. Looks like a pain to get to but easy otherwise.

If I end up wrecking the chrome bumper I'll just upgrade to steel. If I don't wreck it, I'm ahead of the game.

Thanks all,

Chris.

SitKneelBend · Jul 16, 2017

chrisp said:
I'm in general agreement in theory, however I think with the terrain here (Arizona) the chances are better that it will end up bending the wimpy chrome bumper or do more damage if it's torn off and I run it over. I see these things on the trails all the time.

I think I'm going to go ahead and remove it. Looks like a pain to get to but easy otherwise.

If I end up wrecking the chrome bumper I'll just upgrade to steel. If I don't wreck it, I'm ahead of the game.

Thanks all,

Chris.

Fair enough...

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