Crooked Badges

[Wornslick]

I read somewhere that the badges are put on the Rams using a jig and it is highly unlikely that they could be crooked. Does anyone know anything about this? The ones on my 2017 don't look the same, not off by much but I can see a slight difference. Thanks.

 

[grizzstang]

Remove them, problem solved.

Mine were straight before they disappeared.

 

[steven_sbs]

I read somewhere that the badges are put on the Rams using a jig and it is highly unlikely that they could be crooked. Does anyone know anything about this? The ones on my 2017 don't look the same, not off by much but I can see a slight difference. Thanks.

There is a template that is used to help guide the badges into the right location. There is still room for human error. I had a 2016 Challenger with a badge on one side 3/4 inch higher than the other side. It happens. I would return the truck to the dealer and demand a warranty repair.

 

[88ROOK]

There is a template that is used to help guide the badges into the right location. There is still room for human error. I had a 2016 Challenger with a badge on one side 3/4 inch higher than the other side. It happens. I would return the truck to the dealer and demand a warranty repair.

wrong... its an air pressure fixture system. while there is room for error if the fixture slipped, the production worker didnt have it on correctly, BUT it cant be off by much because the fixture wont work if its not in the right place

 

[Wornslick]

wrong... its an air pressure fixture system. while there is room for error if the fixture slipped, the production worker didnt have it on correctly, BUT it cant be off by much because the fixture wont work if its not in the right place

I found a level spot and in the morning I am going to measure it. I don't think it's very much, just enough to set off my OCD! LOL

 

[stimpy433]

No one can see both sides of the truck at the same time....

 

[Wornslick]

Sorry it took so long to post the results. So I measured both ends of the "Hemi" badge and the "Ram" badge on both sides of the truck. Measurements are from the ground to the top of the badge. Here are the results....

Driver Side

Hemi 39 1/2" both ends.
Ram 39 5/8" both ends.

Passenger Side

Hemi 39" both ends.
Ram 39 1'8" front end. 39 1/4" back end.

So maybe it's the 1/2" difference between the two sides that makes it look crooked, I know it's not a big deal, just one of those weird things I notice. When the truck is setting level, the badges to me are either looking tilted up or down, not level.

 

[Addicted2fishing]

Like this ?


Umm... no.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sh...x.php?threads/Umm...-no..123819/&share_type=t


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[RedSRT4Me]

Like this ?


Umm... no.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=17770&share_tid=123819&url=https://www.ramforum.com/index.php?threads/Umm...-no..123819/&share_type=t


Mods: EGR matte black bug deflector, Westin HDX drop steps, rough county bull bar with 20” LED, custom made NW seat covers in real tree camo, husky liner mats, husky liner mud guards, undercover LUX tonneau cover, Tailgate assist, flowmaster super 40 with resonators, tinted 15% front, LED C shaped tail lights. Line-X 5.7’ box

Exactly what I was thinking of

 

[quietpeen]

Sorry it took so long to post the results. So I measured both ends of the "Hemi" badge and the "Ram" badge on both sides of the truck. Measurements are from the ground to the top of the badge. Here are the results....

Driver Side

Hemi 39 1/2" both ends.
Ram 39 5/8" both ends.

Passenger Side

Hemi 39" both ends.
Ram 39 1'8" front end. 39 1/4" back end.

So maybe it's the 1/2" difference between the two sides that makes it look crooked, I know it's not a big deal, just one of those weird things I notice. When the truck is setting level, the badges to me are either looking tilted up or down, not level.

them looking tilted up or down could also be due to the factory rake (just assuming you have stock suspension)

 

[Wornslick]

them looking tilted up or down could also be due to the factory rake (just assuming you have stock suspension)

Yes, the suspension is stock. You're right, that could be it.

 

[Kidder]

I would measure from the bottom of the door to the badge vs the ground.

 

[McBroom]

I found a level spot and in the morning I am going to measure it. I don't think it's very much, just enough to set off my OCD! LOL

Take it off and reposition it your self. I see no need to take it to the dealer for such a small problem. It’s not hard to remove and replace it.


I Love my 18 Ram 2500HD 4x4 CC
Blue Streak Pearl off-road package

 

[McBroom]

Sorry it took so long to post the results. So I measured both ends of the "Hemi" badge and the "Ram" badge on both sides of the truck. Measurements are from the ground to the top of the badge. Here are the results....

Driver Side

Hemi 39 1/2" both ends.
Ram 39 5/8" both ends.

Passenger Side

Hemi 39" both ends.
Ram 39 1'8" front end. 39 1/4" back end.

So maybe it's the 1/2" difference between the two sides that makes it look crooked, I know it's not a big deal, just one of those weird things I notice. When the truck is setting level, the badges to me are either looking tilted up or down, not level.

There could also be a slight variation in the concrete that you were parked on too


I Love my 18 Ram 2500HD 4x4 CC
Blue Streak Pearl off-road package

 

[Addicted2fishing]

them looking tilted up or down could also be due to the factory rake (just assuming you have stock suspension)

Ha ha ha ha post of the year here. Outside the box


Mods: EGR matte black bug deflector, Westin HDX drop steps, rough county bull bar with 20” LED, custom made NW seat covers in real tree camo, husky liner mats, husky liner mud guards, undercover LUX tonneau cover, Tailgate assist, flowmaster super 40 with resonators, tinted 15% front, LED C shaped tail lights. Line-X 5.7’ box

 

[Wornslick]

There could also be a slight variation in the concrete that you were parked on too


I Love my 18 Ram 2500HD 4x4 CC
Blue Streak Pearl off-road package

Yes, another possibility. I took the measurements on a concrete floor but when I was getting back in the truck the concrete didn't look to smooth.