Took an angle grinder to my bumper

[AnthonyD1978]

My Xmas project was to add some more clearance to the front of the truck. I’ve already scraped it a few times.

I didn’t like any of the aftermarket bumpers available for the truck. I also didn’t like the added weight they bring since I’ve already added like 500 pounds to the truck and it’s starting to sag. I have the ORP springs in the garage waiting to be added to my updated Mopar lift to help compensate for the extra weight.

I plasti dipped the bumper since I had 3 cans in the garage already. But I will do a black vinyl wrap on it later. I will probably relocate the rear parking sensors and cut that bumper too along with relocating the exhaust tips.

I haven’t cleaned off all the plasti dip yet since it still has to cure for a few more hours.

 

[moosem]

Uh, why exactly did you do this?

 

[Rob5589]

Cool man, very TJ'esque

 

[RebelWraith]

Uh, why exactly did you do this?

Go back and read sentence two.

 

[Rob5589]

Uh, why exactly did you do this?

Clearance, approach angle.

 

[AnthonyD1978]

Uh, why exactly did you do this?

I knew I should have posted this in the off road section.

Let me know when you add chrome valve stem caps to your forum signature. I can’t wait.

 

[Rob5589]

I knew I should have posted this in the off road section.

Let me know when you add chrome valve stem caps to your forum signature. I can’t wait.

Would be nice to see an aftermarket bumper that doesn't look like some Mad Max nonsense. Unfortunately, that angular, Brodozer crap is all the rage atm.

 

[AnthonyD1978]

Would be nice to see an aftermarket bumper that doesn't look like some Mad Max nonsense. Unfortunately, that angular, Brodozer crap is all the rage atm.

Agree 100%. Would love a light weight tubular style bumper.

 

[moosem]

I knew I should have posted this in the off road section.

Let me know when you add chrome valve stem caps to your forum signature. I can’t wait.

Jeez, I just asked a question. Cause it looks like $hit, kind of like you hacked up a brand new truck with an angle grinder, that’s all.

 

[Rob5589]

Jeez, I just asked a question. Cause it looks like $hit, kind of like you hacked up a brand new truck with an angle grinder, that’s all.

Some people buy their 4x4 to use, some like to parade them around town with shiny rims and Armor All. The Ram has horrible (non existent) approach angle and the stupid looking aftermarket bumpers do not help that issue. It's a truck and should be used as such. YMMV...

 

[go-ram]

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This thread already has an unpleasant, unwelcome, smart-a$$ tone, not good IMO.
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5thgenrams is more of a friendly, respectful, helpful forum compared to everything else out there on the internet. Lets all try to keep it that way.
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[DesertRebel]

Jeez, I just asked a question. Cause it looks like $hit, kind of like you hacked up a brand new truck with an angle grinder, that’s all.

While I understand and appreciate OPs reason for his mod - this response is pretty damn funny

 

[Biga]

Some people buy their 4x4 to use, some like to parade them around town with shiny rims and Armor All. The Ram has horrible (non existent) approach angle and the stupid looking aftermarket bumpers do not help that issue. It's a truck and should be used as such. YMMV...

Whats the point of a good approach angle if you still have a crappy departure angle? Pickup's by design have a poor departure angle because of the long rear overhang.

 

[DesertRebel]

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This thread already has an unpleasant, unwelcome, smart-a$$ tone, not good IMO.
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5thgenrams is more of a friendly, respectful, helpful forum compared to everything else out there on the internet. Lets all try to keep it that way.
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I agree. Being a new guy here - my first impressions were how cordial, helpful, mature and (generally) respectful members are...

People get passionate about their opinions though - and things happen... I actually think his comment was kinda sophisticated slam. I've seen far worse on other forums.

 

[Rob5589]

Whats the point of a good approach angle if you still have a crappy departure angle? Pickup's by design have a poor departure angle because of the long rear overhang.

Yeah, also an issue with such a long vehicle.

 

[AnthonyD1978]

Jeez, I just asked a question. Cause it looks like $hit, kind of like you hacked up a brand new truck with an angle grinder, that’s all.

Lol, I got these for you as a peace offering.

 

[AnthonyD1978]

Whats the point of a good approach angle if you still have a crappy departure angle? Pickup's by design have a poor departure angle because of the long rear overhang.

I was already scrapping front and back pretty equally. As stated in the OP, I will be working the rear bumper next. Every little bit helps with the departure angle being so poor.

 

[BmoreStew]

I’ll think of you had a some steel tube bent to
Follow the bottom contour of the bumper and painted to match, it’d be a great mod

 

[moosem]

Lol, I got these for you as a peace offering.

View attachment 42773

Now, those are sweet!

 

[AnthonyD1978]

I’ll think of you had a some steel tube bent to
Follow the bottom contour of the bumper and painted to match, it’d be a great mod

Agreed, with a skid plate coming off the steel tube.