Replace front bumper 2016 ram express 1500

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javier_si04

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I have a 2016 ram express whit the front plastic bumper, I want to replace it the chrome front bumper. My questions are, do I need brackets or can I use the old ones from the plastic bumper? or what else do I need?

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I have a 2016 ram express whit the front plastic bumper, I want to replace it the chrome front bumper. My questions are, do I need brackets or can I use the old ones from the plastic bumper? or what else do I need?

Thank you.

Best thing to do if you can't get an answer is go by a dealership, find one with a chrome bumper and take a peak underneath.

Plastic is usually attached with snap clips/pop rivets and some light duty screws so there is a good chance you will need additional hardware, but it should come with the bumper you purchase as well.
 
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javier_si04

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Best thing to do if you can't get an answer is go by a dealership, find one with a chrome bumper and take a peak underneath.

Plastic is usually attached with snap clips/pop rivets and some light duty screws so there is a good chance you will need additional hardware, but it should come with the bumper you purchase as well.

Thank you, I will do that.
 

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Try to find someone local with a chrome bumper who wants to do a swap with you!
Sports/Express bumpers are pretty sought after.
 

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Try to find someone local with a chrome bumper who wants to do a swap with you!
Sports/Express bumpers are pretty sought after.

What he said! You should have no trouble at all finding a willing participant, most people want to switch from chrome to painted. I am one of them, I just did it a few months ago. The only parts I was able to transfer over was number 6 and 7 in the diagram below.

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Lots of good info in here as well....

http://www.ramforum.com/f41/soon_how_convert_chrome_bumper_sport_bumper-80267/
 

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Just curious, why do people prefer the sport bumper over the chrome? I have an Express and the bumper doesn't hold up. So many knicks and scratches to where it looks terrible now.
 

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I have an Express and wanting to switch to chrome. I might stop by the dealer later to see what’s needed to swap out to do so.


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I’m currently switching from a bighorn number (painted black) to a sport bumper


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