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I have a 2014 Regular Cab Express, at least that is what the window sticker says at the top. but right below that, it says ST.

It has options it, that I am assuming make it the Express.

My question is, I was looking at different bumpers and found one that I liked, but it says it will NOT fit the Express model. Is their something different that I dont know about. My truck bumpers look like every other ram. Here is the truck.

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This was the bumper I was looking at.
Vengeance Front Bumper - Fab Fours

Any help would be appreciated.
 

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Yup that's a ST Express. Probably because it fits SLT (Bighorn, etc that has bumpers)
 
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Oh, gotcha. Didn't know the other trucks were different. Maybe I just got a decent option package.
 

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They never really got rid of the old trim levels. They just made the new ones packages.

A Tradesman is an ST with one of the Tradesman packages.

An Express is an ST with one of the Express packages.

I think everything above that is an SLT by default, with or without different packages.
 

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Oh, gotcha. Didn't know the other trucks were different. Maybe I just got a decent option package.

Yes, yours is like the Sport, has the monochromatic paint, plastic front bumper. Bighorn, Laramie, has an actual bumper.
 

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Express and Sport do not have mounts for a true bumper or openings for the tow hooks. Depending how its made, the Vengeance probably uses a combination of bumper mount and tow hook mounts to affix it.
 

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Express and Sport do not have mounts for a true bumper or openings for the tow hooks. Depending how its made, the Vengeance probably uses a combination of bumper mount and tow hook mounts to affix it.

My friend's 4x4 Express came with tow hooks from the factory.
 

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The Express is basically an ST with the Express package, which includes the Hemi, the dual exhaust, 20" wheels, and the Sport appearance package. It's a sweet deal if you ask me....

All the looks of the Sport, but about $15K less! RAM hit a home run with these bad boys.... For example, I don't mind the scaled down interior... I don't need leather, etc.... I am good with mine!
 

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Well, it doesn't have the Sport hood, and only the Black Express comes with the LED tails and projectors that are similar to the Sport.

You are right, though. The Express is a great trim, and has everything that most people want.
 
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Mine doesn't have the either, just an appearance package and some interior stuff.
 

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Yeah, I think the Sport hood is an option for the Express, but it's not standard. My buddy's Express doesn't have one.

I've gotta get a pic of his one of these days. Maximum Steel, and he takes care of it...it's a beauty.
 
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I am thinking about getting some wheels with the tires also... is our bolt pattern 5x140?
 

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The Express is basically an ST with the Express package, which includes the Hemi, the dual exhaust, 20" wheels, and the Sport appearance package. It's a sweet deal if you ask me....

All the looks of the Sport, but about $15K less! RAM hit a home run with these bad boys.... For example, I don't mind the scaled down interior... I don't need leather, etc.... I am good with mine!

The Hemi is actually an option on the Express now, the 3.6L V6 is standard.
 

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Express and Sport do not have mounts for a true bumper or openings for the tow hooks. Depending how its made, the Vengeance probably uses a combination of bumper mount and tow hook mounts to affix it.

That. Mounting systems differ so you're going to need at the very least the non-plastic bumper mounting system and you'll also need to order up the lower trim lids for just below the headlights.

Fab Four's should honestly know the substitute part numbers by heart these days. if not go talk to your Local Dealership. If they won't give you the part numbers, go grab a Outdoorsman VIN# and tell them to use that VIN instead.
 
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I have been pretty happy with the V6 so far honestly. I do not tow anything or haul much though. I just wish the back bumper and exhaust looked like the Hemi.
 

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I have been pretty happy with the V6 so far honestly. I do not tow anything or haul much though. I just wish the back bumper and exhaust looked like the Hemi.

They can if you trade with someone, or buy the OEM Sport exhaust and bumper. It fits. There are some V6 performance threads where some of our number have done exactly that. They say it sounds great too, but I haven't heard it in person to judge.
 

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They can if you trade with someone, or buy the OEM Sport exhaust and bumper. It fits. There are some V6 performance threads where some of our number have done exactly that. They say it sounds great too, but I haven't heard it in person to judge.

yup, coworker with V6 RCSB is taking my stock Hemi exhaust and adding it to his when I install my Magnaflow.
 

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The Express is basically an ST with the Express package, which includes the Hemi, the dual exhaust, 20" wheels, and the Sport appearance package. It's a sweet deal if you ask me....

All the looks of the Sport, but about $15K less! RAM hit a home run with these bad boys.... For example, I don't mind the scaled down interior... I don't need leather, etc.... I am good with mine!

Exactly why I went with an Express. I was dead set against chrome bumpers/grill so that left Express/Sport. Sport had way too much stuff I didn't need.

I would like a leather wrapped steering wheel though.
 
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