RamBox extender "hooks"

[SpeedyV]

So glad I found this thread! I didn't think it was possible to find these parts. With the shorter beds, this thing is essential!

Thanks to the contributors of this thread!!

Got to put it to use just a couple of days ago!

 

[Mjhenk]

Thanks to all for contributing to this thread. Got the parts yesterday to turn my divider into an extender. Probably overkill, but does anyone know the torque installation specs for parts 68054996AA and 68054997AB? Guessing around 15 ft lbs, but, as an engineer, knowing the Mopar recommended torque would satisfy my need for perfection. Thanks!

 

[mikeru82]

Thanks to all for contributing to this thread. Got the parts yesterday to turn my divider into an extender. Probably overkill, but does anyone know the torque installation specs for parts 68054996AA and 68054997AB? Guessing around 15 ft lbs, but, as an engineer, knowing the Mopar recommended torque would satisfy my need for perfection. Thanks!

The bottom pegs are torqued, but the top pegs are not since they need to be able to be pulled out and turned to lock/unlock the extender. I snugged down the bottom pegs with my 3.8 ratchet. If I had to guess I'd say it's around 20 ft/lbs. But I didn't use a torque wrench. For the upper pegs, tighten them enough that there is about 1/4 inch of movement when you pull out on them. You'll probably have to adjust from there with the extender installed. Too tight and you won't be able to turn the handles enough to lock/unlock them, and too loose is...well...too loose LOL.

 

[SpeedyV]

Thanks to all for contributing to this thread. Got the parts yesterday to turn my divider into an extender. Probably overkill, but does anyone know the torque installation specs for parts 68054996AA and 68054997AB? Guessing around 15 ft lbs, but, as an engineer, knowing the Mopar recommended torque would satisfy my need for perfection. Thanks!

In short, no. You do want them fairly tight obviously...but you'll need to be able to turn the top locking handles.

 

[Mjhenk]

Thanks for the input. I threw them on this afternoon and torqued to 15 ft lbs. The tops spin with only minor effort to engage with the extender, and seem to lock appropriately. Bottoms seemed tight enough at that torque, but I used a dab of blue thread lock on each set of threads just to be safe.

Now on to research soft roll up tonneau covers for a Rambox-equipped 5'7" box.

 

[mikeru82]

Thanks for the input. I threw them on this afternoon and torqued to 15 ft lbs. The tops spin with only minor effort to engage with the extender, and seem to lock appropriately. Bottoms seemed tight enough at that torque, but I used a dab of blue thread lock on each set of threads just to be safe.

Now on to research soft roll up tonneau covers for a Rambox-equipped 5'7" box.

Hope it helped. I'm assuming you test fitted the sxtender after installing the pegs.

My unsolicited opinion on covers is to look into the Truxedo LoPro. I've had them on my last three Ram 1500's and I'm extremely satisfied with them. Make sure you research which bed rails are required for the cover you decide to get though. Some require the sliver rails and some require the black ones. And the guys at the dealerships are sometimes less than helpful with this information.

 

[BNeal]

What size Torx bit do I need for these lugs? Just moved from Iowa to Texas and my tools are buried in storage.

 

[mikeru82]

What size Torx bit do I need for these lugs? Just moved from Iowa to Texas and my tools are buried in storage.

T50.

 

[Sarge925]

Not sure if this was mentioned. I just talked with my dealership for my 2020 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn with Rambox and they said when they pull up the part number, there's a warning that these parts for the bed extender are not to be used on the DT trucks due to the fact they block the view in some situations of the rear tail lights. I tried to see if they would provide for free and they said because of that warning they can't. They also cannot install them. So I have to purchase them and install them on my own.

Do you happen to have a link or the parts number. I have a 2020 Limited DT. I ordered off of Amazon and I guess I didn't read it close enough but the parts were for the Classic and didn't fit my truck.

 

[BNeal]

Do you happen to have a link or the parts number. I have a 2020 Limited DT. I ordered off of Amazon and I guess I didn't read it close enough but the parts were for the Classic and didn't fit my truck.

See post #37 in this thread. Everything you need can be found there.

 

[RyanT1122]

2022 limited longhorn and I see the holes your talking about. Why would they release a statement like that which makes no sense? Obstructs rear view mirrors? Is that a joke

 

[Majortom]

2022 limited longhorn and I see the holes your talking about. Why would they release a statement like that which makes no sense? Obstructs rear view mirrors? Is that a joke

I haven’t heard the argument that it obstructs the rear view mirrors. But I have heard they claim it blocks view of the tail lights/turn signals if viewed from an angle.

 

[mikeru82]

Yeah, it's because of the tail lights, not the mirrors.

 

[RammerJammer]

I found several sellers on Ebay, and the price has dropped considerably over the past year. Non-OEM can be found for $16, while the OEM is $42. Those prices are for the whole 4 piece bundle.

 

[Ncar]

Let me rephrase my question about availability of the parts needed to restore functionality to the Bed Extender. I have no interest in involving my dealer. I'd like to know if an owner has succeeded in purchasing the parts, where they were found, what they cost and whether the thing acutally worked afterwards.View attachment 10409View attachment 10410

Going to order them for my 2025 limited to see if they will work. Dealer wanted $184 dollars, ordered from Amazon for $32. Hopefully it works, because this extender will be extremely handy for me

 

[golruss]

As ever, I am curious if anyone has ACTUALLY added these posts to a 5th Gen truck, and the cost.

2025 RAM 1500 Limited with RAM Box - did not come with them. Bought them on Amazon and just installed them 10 minutes ago. The truck is 3 days old at the moment and the dealer says handle swivel and grommet is no longer available on these trucks. However, the threaded holes are there. Mime fits just like the ones on my 2018 Laramine.

 

[dajogejr]

My 2023 Limited w/ RamBoxes did not come with the mounting points either, purchased August of 2023. My 2015 did.
I got these off Amazon, installed in 10 minutes…and they work fine.

https://a.co/d/6Hcc6tn

 

[mikeru82]

My 2023 Limited w/ RamBoxes did not come with the mounting points either, purchased August of 2023. My 2015 did.
I got these off Amazon, installed in 10 minutes…and they work fine.

https://a.co/d/6Hcc6tn

No 5th gens came with them. Only 4th gens came with them.

 

[dajogejr]

No 5th gens came with them. Only 4th gens came with them.

Gotcha.
I can argue the sheer stupidity of not having this factory equipped for trucks that have the divider/extender…but for less than 30 bucks.. I really have zero issue not dying on that hill worrying about it.
I’ve spent more money on dumber things…LOL

New Harley touring bikes don’t have a heel shifter or second key fob (glad my 2019 has both)
Dumb.
But some number cruncher thought it looked really good, extrapolated the savings over X units sold per year.. and came up with the idea to save.