2022 Ram 1500 Rear Bumper Damage

[blackbetty14]

I just picked up new paint matched bumpers off ebay for less than $1k for both front and rear (converting from chrome). They factory match and offer a 10 year warranty on the paint. I saw them for 5th gens as well. The rear bumper I got I opted for a complete bumper so it included all the plastics and bracing pre-installed (even the license plate lights installed) and a bag of a few bolts to complete the mounting to the truck. Arrived in a big box using a freight company (all setup by ebay and included in the cost). I have both bumpers (received the front on Friday) and besides one very small blemish on the front bumper they are very nice. The follow factory paint codes and methods (2-3 coats of base and 2 coats clear) and looks like it will be a easy clean install for the rear at least.

You will never get that steel bumper perfect, a shop might try to bang it out a bit but will bondo for sure and repaint. Just get a new steel bumper and be done with it.

 

[rvance]

It's a little scratch on a pickup truck. Wear it with pride. I smashed 3 of those tin foil bumpers in my 17, finally bought a Ranch Hand bumper. Problem solved m

 

[Big Jims 1500]

Aft I was rear ended in my 17 2500 Laramie CC CTD I bought a rear bumper that included new brackets and color matched paint. $700 delivered to my house. The Pearl White was a perfect match.
I also put a scratch in the side of the box of my current 21. Used a Mopar paint pen and it’s no longer an eye sore.

 

[LOFSFIRE]

Check Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, etc for New take offs. Someone has changed to an aftermarket bumper or there are many place that swap the entire bed out. Being a 5th Gen your odds of finding one should be good. Might even get lucky and find your color. You will probably find a bumper for $200-$300. Changing one out only takes about 30 mins.

I was lucky enough to find painted to match OEM fender flares for both of my RAMs. The set for my 2013 were new take offs back in 2013. And I just picked up my 2011 for my son back in September. I was lucky I found a guy that had them sitting and never put them on his truck.

Figure out what search terms, find the most results and save the search and check it daily. Eventual something will pop up. It small and it's not stopping you from using the truck.

 

[Dean2]

It's a little scratch on a pickup truck. Wear it with pride. I smashed 3 of those tin foil bumpers in my 17, finally bought a Ranch Hand bumper. Problem solved m

You made the right choice. If you are going to use your bumper as an actual bumper then aftermarket is the only option. Long gone are the days when you could put a Jackall on the corner of the bumper and jack the truck up. Modern bumpers are a trim item, like paint. They are not made to be bumped in any way.

 

[PoconoJoe]

Is the OP's bumper painted or chrome?
It's hard to tell from the picture.

My daughter's Ram being an Express, has painted bumpers. What a pain. It is very costly to get them repaired by a body shop.

I think chrome is much better in that regard. If you have damage, just buy a whole new chrome bumper and swap it out yourself. No need for the added expense of having a body shop get involved for matching the paint, etc.

 

[Tom McClellan]

I'd go with option number 1. Its a truck!!

 

[kollie01]

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I put a dent in the front bumper on day 2 while parking at a convivence store. I swallowed my pride and got it fixed. Only needed to replace the chrome, but it was still $1200.00

 

[RBJRBJ]

If you decide to replace rear bumper, another OEM vendor worth checking into is: www.factorychryslerparts.com

 

[JimmyC]

I had a dent in my white 2020 Limited bumper. Called my buddy who does professional paintless dent removal for several local dealerships. He couldn’t get it out but had a contact that specializes in fixing bumper dents at the same dealers he services. The guy put filler in the dent, sanded, sprayed and blended the paint. Took him about an hour and cost me $100 bucks. Looks like new.