What is is bracket below/behind front bumper/valance

[phil frost]

accidentally pulled off part of the front bumper valance, so I decided to just remove it. What are these brackets for?

 

[BevisIII]

too bang your head on when doing oil changes. I think it is to keep you from driving over the top of other cars. Some states have bumper height requirements.

 

[olyelr]

^^^^ this. Depending in your state/laws, you may wanna keep em on.

 

[phil frost]

Thanks guys. That makes sense. I'll have to look into NYS laws on this.

Much appreciated.

 

[22hemi13]

Mine “fell off” one day lololol. Just like my muffler fell off in the garage

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Its to keep a prius from hitting your front diff. its a law requirement that isnt normally enforced after production. I never seen a service guy during inspection check if they are there are not.

 

[Reuben]

I agree. They are there, so you can hit your head every time you change the oil.

 

[phil frost]

LMAO... Mine fell off last night. Much better.

 

[crazy jerry]

the turned up mirrors make me want to bang my face into a brick wall

 

[Vrodfast]

the turned up mirrors make me want to bang my face into a brick wall

Ghost trailer!

 

[56PW17]

i would imagine you would have an insurance issue if you took these off and then hurt someone in an accident. don't see a reason to remove mine.

 

[IRSmart]

i would imagine you would have an insurance issue if you took these off and then hurt someone in an accident. don't see a reason to remove mine.

Then you must not off-road (a lot). They’re very low hanging, and I banged mine on many rocks until I just removed them altogether. I noticed a big difference when I went offroad the last time.

 

[22hemi13]

Then you must not off-road (a lot). They’re very low hanging, and I banged mine on many rocks until I just removed them altogether. I noticed a big difference when I went offroad the last time.

Funny thing is you don’t notice em on a regular hd truck. I didn't notice them until I trimmed my lower valance and made it the size of a pw one. Then them things stuck out like a sore thumb. And yep they’ll hang up on everything while off-roading

 

[56PW17]

Then you must not off-road (a lot). They’re very low hanging, and I banged mine on many rocks until I just removed them altogether. I noticed a big difference when I went offroad the last time.

I do off road but not like most of you guys do, crawling rocks and such. I use the truck in a lot of fields and trails on my property. It is definitely more capable than what I test. Had it stuck a few times but nothing the winch couldn't handle. I use it as a hunting rig mostly. Again, i wouldn't remove them for insurance reasons but i understand why some people do.

 

[Charlie 52]

Off subject what brand tires are you running? Are they nittos ?

 

[olyelr]

Off subject what brand tires are you running? Are they nittos ?

35” General grabbers.

 

[Dusty]

Thanks guys. That makes sense. I'll have to look into NYS laws on this.

Much appreciated.

Don't bother. Everything is illegal in New York State.

regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Now at: 013518 miles.

 

[phil frost]

came from driving a Super Duty. The mirrors in the down position do not offer as much field of view as I am used to. I prefer them in the turned up position.

Bang away...

the turned up mirrors make me want to bang my face into a brick wall

 

[phil frost]

35” General grabbers.

Yep. 35" General Grabber X3's

 

[olyelr]

came from driving a Super Duty. The mirrors in the down position do not offer as much field of view as I am used to. I prefer them in the turned up position.

Bang away...

I agree. My truck came with the non tow mirrors, and I swapped them out for the tow ones due to the travel trailer I tow. I much prefer the non tow mirrors when not towing. I cant stand the look of the mirrors out in tow mode, so I have since gotten used to driving without them flipped up. Took a while though.