This is a high clearance DIY weld-together plate bumper kit for the 4th gen (2009-2018) Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500. This bumper provides full wrap-around protection and a very high-cut design that is focused on maximum rear end clearance and departure angles. By cutting the factory bedsides up to the bottom of the tail gate, this bumper replaces the most vulnerable parts of the truck's bed with low profile plate side wings that can take a beating on the trail. Our optional single and dual swing out carriers provide secure mounts for your oversized spare tire, extra gas and recovery gear (custom swing out attachments available).
When we set out to design this bumper, we wanted to create something that packed as much functionality as possible while still looking great and complementing the lines of the 4th gen (2009-2018) Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500. The low profile wrap-around design and optional side hoops will take your Ram's offroad performance to new levels. The sloping rear profile and optional recessed hitch receiver further increase clearance and provide a smooth surface to slide over obstacles. These features make a very noticeable difference during deep ditch crossing and steep obstacle climbs where other aftermarket bumpers with bulky rear profiles will hang up and impede progress on the trail. Simply put, this bumper allows you to forget about departure angle and substantially improves the offroad capability of your Ram.
This bumper bolts to your Ram's factory hitch receiver mounting points using laser cut 3/8" thick steel brackets. These 3/8" brackets go through the shell of the bumper and directly into the recovery lugs that measure over 1" thick, allowing you to recover your heavy duty Ram from just about any situation with confidence. The optional hitch receiver is recessed into the bumper shell for a clean look and maximum clearance. This hitch receiver ties into the 3/8" steel mounting brackets using a piece of 1/4" wall heavy duty square tubing that runs from frame rail to frame rail, giving the hitch receiver and bumper shell excellent foundational strength. Just note that since this is a DIY weld together kit and the welding is out of our hands, we cannot rate this bumper for towing.
The shell of this bumper is constructed from precise laser-cut pieces of 3/16" steel or 1/4" aluminum that provides excellent protection from rocks, trees and inattentive motorists while careful design work and the low profile design have resulted in weights of 93lbs and 46lbs for the steel and aluminum versions respectively. The bumper mounts to the vehicle with 6 factory mounting points that the factory hitch receiver normally mounts to.
The optional swing out carriers come in either a single or dual sided configuration and are built to accept a tire up to 37" in diameter. Both carriers include mounting brackets for a hilift jack and other recovery items. The dual swing out includes the hilift mount as well as a lockable jerry can holder designed to fit two 20L NATO style jerry cans. These carriers feature heavy duty chromoly heim joint hinges, locking 2000lb toggle latches, T-handle spring pins, and a replaceable UHMW catch pad that provides secure, rattle free operation. The heim joints in conjunction with the toggle latch provide tons of adjustability, allowing for easy assembly and guaranteed alignment of the carrier latch. The single swing out add-on weighs 34lbs and the dual swing out add-on with gas can holder weighs 77lbs.
