Replacement bumper for 1/2 Ton?

[Amastro46]

Hey folks, quick question here:

I have a 2013 Ram 1500 sport with a leveling kit. I am looking to replace the bumper with a steel bumper. It is a new product, so I am not sure many people have tested it out yet. I believe it weighs about 215 pounds. Also thinking about getting an 8000 pound winch or maybe a 12,500. I believe the the weight on the winches is around 60-70 pounds.

My Ram has a pretty high quality leveling kit (not sure what brand, but the dude that owned it before me didn't spare any expenses).

The link to the bumper:
Go Rhino® - Dodge Ram 1500 2013-2015 BR5 Heavy Duty Front Bumper Replacement

Will my 1/2 ton handle this alright? Without sagging or negatively affecting handling?

Any thoughts will be greatly appreciate!

Anthony

 

[MoparMulisha]

Good looking bumper but given that much added weight I would guess that you might get a little front end sag but I do not have personal experience to rely on, hopefully someone with an aftermarket bumper will chime and give some insight.

 

[AustinB]

My Ram has a pretty high quality leveling kit (not sure what brand, but the dude that owned it before me didn't spare any expenses).

This made me laugh a little.

Get someone around 200lbs to sit on your bumper/hood. That's what it'll look like.


IMO

 

[Flip-er]

BETTER YET
pay for the leveling kit on my 13 and buy bumper and install it on my truck and I will test it for ya for a few years
SWEET looking bumper I have to say

 

[Hemipower392]

Cant answer your questions but jeeze that looks sweet

 

[Amastro46]

This made me laugh a little.

Get someone around 200lbs to sit on your bumper/hood. That's what it'll look like.


IMO

LOL right haha. Apparently he was some dude who came into a decent inheritance. Dealer told me he buys a new truck every three months, tints the windows, Fender flares, and leveling kit. I came up on a great deal.

I think you are genius though. I'll get one of my buddies to sit on the hood and we'll see what happens.

 

[Amastro46]

Cant answer your questions but jeeze that looks sweet

Ain't it just a beautiful piece of metal. I gotta have it.

 

[Amastro46]

So does anyone have experience with an aftermarket bumper on a 1/2 ton?? Just need to know if it caused the truck to sag or if it negatively handled performance

 

[wsutard1]

I'm predicting a dent in the front of the hood!

I'm not sure about that bumper on a sport. Seems a little aggressive.

Also, please tell my your truck is 4wd.

 

[Amastro46]

I'm predicting a dent in the front of the hood!

I'm not sure about that bumper on a sport. Seems a little aggressive.

Also, please tell my your truck is 4wd.

Of course it's 4wd. Do you mean it'll look a bit aggressive or its aggressive on the suspension? I'm willing to upgrade the front suspension to accommodate.

 

[wsutard1]

Of course it's 4wd. Do you mean it'll look a bit aggressive or its aggressive on the suspension? I'm willing to upgrade the front suspension to accommodate.

Good on the 4wd. You would be surprised around here.

I mean the aggressive look of the bumper might not match the rest of the sport look. That is a lot of weight to hang off the front so you will need to address the suspension. Someone else can tell you how. I have no clue.

 

[Amastro46]

Good on the 4wd. You would be surprised around here.

I mean the aggressive look of the bumper might not match the rest of the sport look. That is a lot of weight to hang off the front so you will need to address the suspension. Someone else can tell you how. I have no clue.

Yeah up here in snow country we need it. Im actually most likely moving down to TX soon and I heard that many folks down there just have the 2wd. I wouldn't ever consider it.

Yeah I can't figure out a simple solution for the suspension either...