4 holes in the Bumper

[Trader]

I just picked up my new truck and it came with 4 -3/8” holes in the front bumper from the factory to mount the front license plate.

The problem, I live in a state that doesn’t Require front plates.

I am upset and will be Calling Ram because none of their advertisements show these holes.

I didn’t pay extra to have painted bumpers so they could drill holes in them.

Other than that I really like the truck.

 

[cjmst23]

Mine is same way. Let me know if you get anywhere with the complaint.

It's standard on all bumbers... Chrome or Painted.

 

[TurdFerguson]

Get a cool front plate.. Problem solved.

 

[Biga]

Being the bumpers are metal I think they pretty much have to come pre drilled. Last thing we need is the dealers trying to drill the holes and then having rust issues.

 

[ChadT]

Being the bumpers are metal I think they pretty much have to come pre drilled. Last thing we need is the dealers trying to drill the holes and then having rust issues.

Or the holes being off center, or the wrong size, etc

 

[John]

I just ordered 3/8" chrome hole plugs from Amazon, problem solved!!

John

 

[BostonBlueRam]

Is that something unique to pick up trucks? Every car I have owned don't come with holes. The dealer drills them, but the bumpers were always plastic and Styrofoam or something, I don't think they were metal.

 

[Rammit]

I just picked up my new truck and it came with 4 -3/8” holes in the front bumper from the factory to mount the front license plate.

The problem, I live in a state that doesn’t Require front plates.

I am upset and will be Calling Ram because none of their advertisements show these holes.

I didn’t pay extra to have painted bumpers so they could drill holes in them.

Other than that I really like the truck.

They have come with holes in the bumper for as long as I can remember. There is no way to put different bumpers on for different states. Put chrome bumper filler bolts in if you have chrome bumpers. If you have the painted bumpers you can paint some push pin type plugs. Even the sports cars have dimples in the bumpers to drill for the license plates. Nothing to get too hung up on

 

[Goatmann]

several really good options out there. getting off your chest the holes in your front bumper to a CS person will do nothing, except make you feel, better?

i found, as mentioned, what i feel is a cool plate mounted to the front bumper. christmas is not too far off, a few hints to potential gift givers might make you feel, better?

 

[Neurobit]

several really good options out there. getting off your chest the holes in your front bumper to a CS person will do nothing, except make you feel, better?

i found, as mentioned, what i feel is a cool plate mounted to the front bumper. christmas is not too far off, a few hints to potential gift givers might make you feel, better?

Yeah... but that's not the point of this conversation. Surely everyone knows you can stick a plate in there...

 

[Trader]

Yeah... but that's not the point of this conversation. Surely everyone knows you can stick a plate in there...

The real point is sell people what you advertise and in every ad vertisement they show a truck with out holes in the bumper.

 

[User_3336]

Holes drilled in mine and a license plate holder included. Not required in TN (and the build sheet specifically says "shipped to TN").

I didn't really even pay attention to it until I read this post.

 

[Flot]

I was also a bit annoyed when I picked up my truck and thought maybe it was a hazard of ordering from a state that DOES use front plates. However, it makes sense that on a metal bumper they'd pre-drill because of all the issues down the line.

Having owned any number of cars where dealers had done a bad job installing front plates, I can live with it. Curious if anyone has found good paintable plastic plugs, though.

 

[Eguzowski]

As mentioned above I used 3/8" hole plugs as well, can order chrome or paint to match

 

[GoMango16]

Holes are not drilled but stamped when the bumpers are made. Dealer has no say over the holes being there.

 

[Vincey2kr1]

Any links to the chrome plugs? Or pictures

 

[RamMeToo]

As mentioned above I used 3/8" hole plugs as well, can order chrome or paint to match

Mind posting link to what you found? Have they arrived yet? If so how’s the fit? Thanks in advance!

 

[d_THRILL]

Bumper Plugs for color matched bumpers can be found here https://www.bumperplugs.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=181_212&product_id=262
Problem is they dont have all the colors. Check to see if your's is available. If not, I would encourage EVERYONE looking for plugs to contact this merchant and request that your color be added. If they get enough feedback maybe they'll produce our colors. Contact them here https://www.bumperplugs.com/index.php?route=information/contact

 

[Eguzowski]

Mind posting link to what you found? Have they arrived yet? If so how’s the fit? Thanks in advance!

Here's the ones I used, I wanted the black but lots of options on amazon/eBay or local hardware. Fit was perfect, plugged right in. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GDFGGY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[RamMeToo]

The Hillman Group 943347 Chrome Hole Plugs, 7/16,1/2-Inch , 4-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O3BQHRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nBV4BbK9E36JW

Just ordered these. Saw in the reviews for the 3/8 size that you need to order 1/2 to fill our 3/8 holes. I’ll post pic and details when they arrive. Should be Friday.