Ok, first off - very nice product,came via LTL (freight truck) and was expertly packaged. Everything was there instructions were clear and concise. The install went very well until I got to the license plate, the only knock is they use these uber cheap little LED motorcycle type light studs to hold the tag and work as the tag lights - not waterproof either. I am a mechanic by trade, installed my tag using some carriage bolts no lower provision to mount with) tried to find an alternative to those little post lights, but short of drilling and modding the bumper it's a no go, at least on a RAM, the OEM lights have a curved housing otherwise I would have made cutouts and installed those. Ended up ordering some waterproof motorcycle LEDs and installed on the bottom tag mounting holes as well as using a retaining plate I made. Now, taking the license plate thing and moving past that, I love the fit, form, and function of this bumper. It now protects my exhaust tips, i have the D-Ring mounts leading out from the bumper in case I back into something, and I have a step to climb into the bed - Dodge missed this boat to begin with! it fits very nicely and looks like it belongs on the truck. Finish is the textured flat black, it is what it is, but seems effective. Going to get the BR5 up front to match soon, also bought some Westin HDX steps to match the faceted look of the bumper (no more round pipes). Lastly, did get the light plates, ended up not cheeping out and bought some Rigid's, fit perfectly (be sure to order the adapter plates) and all good. That's it and hope this helps!
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Posted by Richard (Rockwall, TX) / February 21, 20182013 Ram 1500