SLT to Sport Bumper conversion

[Treburkulosis]

I just had my chrome bumpers painted. 5 years later and still look great. In my case it was the cheaper option.

 

[67 StingrayJ]

I must be the odd ball. I'm not a fan of the all black, murdered out look on trucks. Plus, the wife wants chrome numbers, front and back. So if anyone wants to trade, hit me up.

 

[Treburkulosis]

I must be the odd ball. I'm not a fan of the all black, murdered out look on trucks. Plus, the wife wants chrome numbers, front and back. So if anyone wants to trade, hit me up

This is why I like that there is options with all trucks. Mine had too much chrome so it was all painted or changed out. After I bought it, I just couldn't do the chrome. So my transformation began.

 

[67 StingrayJ]

well, I just spent the last several min reading up on the rules to post in the for sale area, and apparently I haven't been active enough. But once I hit that mark, y'all be able to see what I want to get rid of.

 

[GTyankee]

Many ppl have mentioned that they want the Sport type front ( plastic ) bumper

The rear bumpers are all made of metal

 

[BlownGP]

I must be the odd ball. I'm not a fan of the all black, murdered out look on trucks. Plus, the wife wants chrome numbers, front and back. So if anyone wants to trade, hit me up.

Too bad you are not close enough. I would trade you.
Dammit.. hahaha

 

[67 StingrayJ]

I'm still considering getting some chrome bumpers for my truck. I won't do it unless I can hind a home for my sport bumpers though. Anyone want some mine hit me up. I have been trolling junkyards and found a front end that I can use. I like black and all, but black hides so much of the body's visual appeal. It needs to be accentuated, not abbreviated.

 

[Yogee2020]

Wish u were closer I would trade u in a heartbeat, my search continues

 

[Yogee2020]

I actually just found a body color matched rear bumper for my ram just need the front I would trade u in a heartbeat

 

[BlownGP]

So, finally did the swap.
Was going to wrap it black or paint the chrome but man the sport bumper just looks so much better.
Plus getting a primered one sport bumper on ebay for $120 is pretty affordable. It's all the other parts that are not cheap. hahaha

I did found a wrecked express rams local so I was able to get the absorber and impact bar pretty cheap.
Boosted youtube video was very helpful too except there's more to getting the top painted part off. lol

Now, I have to get that ugly chrome rear bumper off and painted next. I think it would be cheaper to find a black bumper and get it painted.

 

[jservay]

Looks amazing. What parts did you need in all to complete this install? I'm piecing together the parts but want to tackle it in one shot.

 

[diymirage]

Looks like a Michigan State Police vehicle now

 

[BlownGP]

Looks amazing. What parts did you need in all to complete this install? I'm piecing together the parts but want to tackle it in one shot.

Let's see

Trying to remember.

Sport bumper obviously.
Front Absorber
Front Rebar
Cower valence
Closeout panel
clips and screws

I got the rebar and asorber from a used truck and the valence and panel from amazon.

Great video by boosted

HOW TO CONVERT RAM 1500 SPORT FRONT BUMPER

HOW TO CONVERT RAM 1500 SPORT FRONT BUMPER we show how we converted the ram 1500 two piece chrome bumper to the one piece sport plastic front bumper to give ...

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[jservay]

Does anyone have the part number for the front license plate bracket for the Sports bumper? Unfortunately, my state requires it.

 

[04fxdwgi]

Google can be your friend. Typed in 22 ram front plate holder and got hundreds of hits like:

https://mopar.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/mopar-license-plate-bracket-kit-68274215ae