Input on Front Winch Bumper on my 2500

[jgruberman]

I was looking for a winch bumper for the front of my 2500 and saw this guy: Paramount® - Full Width Black Front Winch HD Bumper more details on - https://www.carid.com/2014-ram-2500...ed-winch-bumper-194504945.html#specifications

Anyone have it or have any experience/knowledge about the products or company? Thanks!

 

[Zoe Saldana]

I'd suggest you put a hitch on the front then get a warn winch that can be moved from the front and back. A front hitch is versitle.

 

[jgruberman]

That's actually what I have right now with the winch on a hitch plate for the front or back but the main focus isn't so much the winch, but this whole effort is driven by a new bumper. I just know that if I had to mount my winch anywhere, I'd rather use it on the front than back since I'll have the remove the current hitch

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[jgruberman]

So back to the question - does anyone have any experience or knowledge about Paramount and their bumpers?

 

[Travelin Ram]

Is it a gas or diesel truck?

I have had similar bumpers and they add overall length and reduce approach angle in some situations. I prefer a recessed winch like the PW however that’s not an option on diesel because of the intercooler.

 

[jgruberman]

Is it a gas or diesel truck?

I have had similar bumpers and they add overall length and reduce approach angle in some situations. I prefer a recessed winch like the PW however that’s not an option on diesel because of the intercooler.

It's a diesel. I unnderstand the bumper will be a bit longer, etc.... I like the look of the bumper just want to know that it's not a company known for using cheap materials/parts etc

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[SOKY_RAM]

I can't comment on the paramount one but I have the one linked below. It seemed to be a good option for the diesel because all the cutouts to allow airflow to the intercooler. I have had this one and the rear bumper installed over a year now with no issues.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DV8-Offroa...520586&hash=item1aa2a5d236:g:qEUAAOSwrmBfV1zR

 

[jgruberman]

I can't comment on the paramount one but I have the one linked below. It seemed to be a good option for the diesel because all the cutouts to allow airflow to the intercooler. I have had this one and the rear bumper installed over a year now with no issues.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DV8-Offroa...520586&hash=item1aa2a5d236:g:qEUAAOSwrmBfV1zR

Edit: The pic didn't show on the app - looks good here on the PC. Doesn't the intercooler sit behind the grill and not so much the bumper?

 

[SOKY_RAM]

It provides "some" airflow. Not as much as the stock bumper but this one seemed to have the most out of the winch bumpers that I was looking at.

If you look close you can see a mesh grill under the winch as well.

 

[jgruberman]

It provides "some" airflow. Not as much as the stock bumper but this one seemed to have the most out of the winch bumpers that I was looking at.

If you look close you can see a mesh grill under the winch as well.

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That's a good looking front end. I never thought to make the grill black but it looks good. I never thought about the airflow for the intercooler through the bumper as being a necessary factor

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[jgruberman]

I do see there is SOME sort of airflow on the bottom of the bumper, not sure how much it would be compared to the current stock one.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2bUAAOSw~kFfqc23/s-l1600.jpg

 

[ram1500rsm]

I have a Chassis Unlimited winch bumper but i have a 1500. They have a 2500 version and it looks really good. Bumpers rated for 12k winch so i have an Smittybilt 12k comp to keep the weight low.
https://chassisunlimited.com/2010-2018-ram-2500-3500-octane-series-front-winch-bumper.html

 

[jgruberman]

That looks good also. Question for anyone out there that has a custom front bumper.... have you retained your front parking sensors? why or why not? Most bumpers I see don't have the slots for them normally. Now I guess I could just drill and install them, but are they needed?

 

[ram1500rsm]

Some will like to keep them. I don’t have those in my truck but my wife suv has them front and rear and they come handy sometimes according to her but I can’t tell I’ll need them. I know they make a beep beep sound but I still use my mirrors and verify with eyes old school. Screw those pos sensors that’s why people don’t know how to “drive” anymore. Lol.

 

[jgruberman]

Some will like to keep them. I don’t have those in my truck but my wife suv has them front and rear and they come handy sometimes according to her but I can’t tell I’ll need them. I know they make a beep beep sound but I still use my mirrors and verify with eyes old school. Screw those pos sensors that’s why people don’t know how to “drive” anymore. Lol.

That's fair, I just have issues pulling into parking spots forward lol. I back into spots 90% of the time, but that 10% that has slanted spots are harder to back into and I end up opening my door and standing up to look at the bumper off the car in front of me

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[MoPowered]

Your inter cooler will be the main issue as stated in previous responses, that’s why Ram doesn’t put a diesel in the Power Wagon.

 

[jgruberman]

Your inter cooler will be the main issue as stated in previous responses, that’s why Ram doesn’t put a diesel in the Power Wagon.

Main issue meaning that I need to ensure there is open airflow through the bumper?

 

[MoPowered]

And placement of intercooler

 

[MoPowered]

Main issue meaning that I need to ensure there is open airflow through the bumper?

And placement of intercooler

 

[jgruberman]

And placement of intercooler

I don't follow - meaning that I need to ensure the aftermarket bumper and/or winch doesn't impact the current intercooler placement?