Ram Crash testing

[JConley]

http://www.highwaysafety.org/news_releases/2001/pr040901.htm

This is pretty good reading. The RAM did the worst at 5 MPH crash testing. I knew the front ends were soft, but I didnt know it was this bad. I like my grill guard even better now. After reading this article, and seeing the rear bumber crush on TV, I think a new steel rear bumper might be a good investment.

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98 QC 2500 2WD 12 Valve Automatic, 3. 54 Mag-Hytec transmission pan. DTT Valve Body. Wrap around black Grill Guard (BIG solid steel one. AFC controller adjusted, Mopar mud flaps, Camper package, 2001 Tow mirrors, Cat ran away, No Muff
My Mustang
My Ram
The Wrecking Crew web site for Junkyard Wars
Go Aggies!!!

 

[Ray J]

Aren't most grille guards for ornamentation? The ones I've seen state that in the fine print.

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01 2500 Sport, QC, LWB, Auto, 4. 10, 4x4, Camper Pkg, Tow Pkg, Geno's muffler eliminator pipe, rest is stock for now.
62 T-Bird

 

[JConley]

Click on the "My Ram" link in my signature and you will see the grill guard on my truck. I can assure you that it is very strong! A lot of the chrome ones are for looks. This one isnt.

 

[RustyTRanch]

I knew it is time to put replacment Ranch Hand's on front and back

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2001. 5 2500 Q\C,lwb, white/w gray int. ,HO,6-spd. ,3. 54,trailer tow, camper special, custom bolt-in G/N, Pryo/Boost/Fuel PSI.

See'ya down the road Michael

 

[gitchesum]

I could have told you the stock rear bumper is a piece of tin foil in disguise. Check out my sig. I got all 4 side covered now. #ad
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Curtis Harris
1997 3500 Club Cab
"CASPER"
Check out the Lone Star TDR

 

[Justbeamn]

gitchesum, love that rear bumper and the way it wraps around. Was that custom made?

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98. 5 3500 SLT Quad 6X6 * 3:54 Auto * Waterfall black/red * Custom dually flaps * Rhino lining * All acc's w/leather * Muth signal mirrors * Catz MSC's * 55watt back up lights * Optima Red Tops * 80/100 Head Lights * BD exhaust brake * Banks EGT/Boost/Temp gauges * Mag-Hytec DC&TP * SS bug screen and fender trim * SS Stull diamond line running boards * SS 4" turn down * grill inserts
My Dually

 

[gitchesum]

Originally posted by Justbeamn:
gitchesum, love that rear bumper and the way it wraps around. Was that custom made?

Check out this thread. IT's got the number of the company that builds them. Thanks for the compliment. https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum3/HTML/003293.html


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Curtis Harris
1997 3500 Club Cab
"CASPER"
Check out the Lone Star TDR

[This message has been edited by gitchesum (edited 04-10-2001). ]