Your video helped me prepare for a quick and easy install. Thank you. Tip for future installers, the bezel can be removed from the front. After you remove the anchors in the rear, head to the front of the bumper and enter your pry tool in the top of the bezel and shimmy it out with no trouble. Another tip, there's some play in the tow hook which changes its angle sticking through the bumper. make sure it looks straight before tightening down and closing up the wheel well.
Tow hooks should be standard equipment on 4x4 trucks, I have a 2018 Ram no hooks on it, for $52000 it should have them, geez I had an East German car (WARTBURG 1000) in UK in 1965 that had them for pulling out of snow etc.
Great video! I just installed my tow hooks last night. Tow hook installation was easy, bezel remove was definitely the hardest part and took the most time. Dont know how you get these videos done holding a camera, but thank you!
wow! you replied quick! If u want to see the most Laramie i'm considring purchasing, goto my channel's most recent upload- ONLY thing missing? TOW HOOKS! which brought me ur vid : ) BTC
I just did this to my 2022 1500 Bighorn today, took about an hour to do so. Getting the big bolts to loosen up in the first place was a pain, but you’ll manage. Especially if you have a breaker bar. But other than that, it was simple. Also, I turned my wheels away. So on the Drivers side, turn the wheels all the way to the left and then all the way to right for the passenger side. Makes it that much easier. And just like the guy said, be careful with the automated spoiler. Good luck!
Pro tip whenever accessing anything from the wheel well.. jack up the vehicle let the suspension drop and you’ll have a little more room.. but for 60seconds work removing the wheel makes life a lot easier 😅
I assume that's a Big Horn yeah? I just traded my '19 F-150 in for a '20 Big Horn Night Edition and I LOVE IT...looks exactly like yours! RAM has such a better understanding of making quality interiors. Also, thanks for the video man. Much more frustration and sweat would have been required without it. Thanks!
My towhooks arrived last Wednesday. I’m gonna install them Saturday morning. Thank you for the video. In fact, love all your videos as they are EXTREMELY helpful. Thx
Bug deflector is OEM, I have a video up on that as well. I'm not finding OEM tow hooks listed on Amazon, but the part number is listed still in the link I have provided if you want to search elsewhere, otherwise there's a few aftermarket kits that look identical to OEM on Amazon here and some come with the bezels - amzn.to/3BkWGba
Thanks Tony. I couldn't figure out why those long bolts, already in the frame, wouldn't drop out. Found your video and found out why. Hard to get in there to bang them out, but finally did. Unfortunately the parts supplier sent me the wrong bezel kit for my Ram 1500 DT, must have been for the DS Classic model. I cut out my solid bezels to make it work and will go back and get the correct ones.
Installed my front hooks as well, toughest part is honestly getting to the 2 screws to loosen the bezels and tighten the new ones. Other than that, pretty straight forward. Luckily mine came with bezels and I didn’t have to cut my old ones with a Dremel like some people did.
Yup. I just ripped mine out. I couldn't reach the nuts to save my life. I couldn't even touch them to try. Going to try and glue the trim in tomorrow somehow
It is easier to remove covers from the front outside of truck.just take a small pry bar and gently pry down they pop out easy and you don't damage the bottom placement hole setting
Thanks for sharing, I purchased the tow hooks and bezels. I actually had my tow hooks powder coated red. It took me all day to install because I didn't have a jack and the long bolt took forever to come off.
Ordered hooks and bezels from Mopar discount parts website and received the wrong bezels and no bolts for the hooks. Your video is very informative. Thank you
I thought I might install hollow bezels and use each bumper hole as a single foot step when checking the dip stick or topping off fluids. Was able to reach in between the air dam and bumper and loosen the top 8 mm nuts with a wrench by feel, without turning the wheel or removing the wheel well trim. Don't need to remove the nuts, just loosen each nut and pull the nut and screw fastener combos back together. Then press down on the bezel top from the inside and pop it out towards the front. My 2020 did not have or need bottom retainer washer clips. Install of hollow bezels was similarly easy if you feel from the inside to have the bottom knobs fit inside the two holes. Foot fits in the hole great, the chrome metal bumper easily supports my weight (175 lbs), and the bezel protects the bumper from shoe scuffs. However, balancing on one foot means you have to support yourself with one hand and only have one hand free to work, negating the advantage. Also, the bottom of the bezel is not fully supported by metal so the bezel could deform or crack with repeated use. Also, the open hole is bad for aerodynamics and would allow road salt to get inside the bumper and blow onto the air dam joints. Best to keep the closed bezels if you don't install tow hooks and just use a shop stool big enough for both feet when working on the engine bay.
@@foofstarr4856 Okay Ass Wipe, I just did a little research and experimentation. Didn't work out so great, but I posted the comment to save others the trouble. When I check my oil it's usually at the gas station while I am filling up with gas. I have never seen a step stool or ladder for customers at any gas station. Probably too much liability if someone drives over it or falls off of it. Would sure be handy to reach the dip stick and oil fill at the gas station and that was all I was trying to solve. You're a jerk for insulting me when I was merely trying to contribute.
Awesome! I couldn't figure out how to get that long bolt out of mine and was about to take it to a shop and have them do it. You probably saved me 200 bucks! Thanks!
Product links are in the video description. The tow hooks are currently unavailable through those sellers though, so just go down the the item description and copy the part number and throw it into google. There’s many vendors that sell factory as well as aftermarket tow tools that are very similar to OEM.
Great vid. Thanks. Every 4wd ford and Chevy I’ve ever seen has factory rescue hooks. I added them to my 2wd Chevy. It was pretty easy and they’ve proven very useful. Looking at Some used Ram trucks now. What does that long factory bolt do? Could anything get out of place before you put it back? Thanks
I THINK it just holds the tow hook, but I’m not 100% because I never poked around to see if it actually held anything else in place. The only thing I can think of is if that bold doubles as the front left cab mount bolt.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy Ok I see where you said the threaded hole is there from the factory but does that bolt come with the tow hook? I can’t find the kit online.
Stock suspension, 275/60R20 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs. Only slight rubbing at full lock in reverse which can be fixed by trimming the inner splash guard.
I actually got mine from the dealer when I got the truck, I just posted the amazon links since so many people have prime and then they don’t need to make a trip to the sealership. Although, I swear they were more like $150-$180 when I originally posted. They may have hiked up prices due to covid slowing production.
Hi Tony, hey sorry to bother you but what size are the bolts that came with your kit? I purchase a kit but didn’t came with the bolts and the sellers isn’t the greatest
Honestly I’m not sure what size it is. I’d pull mine out and check, but my truck is in the body shop currently. I’d guess it’s an M10 or M12 but not sure on the pitch. Probably 1.25.
Sorry for the late reply, 300+ comments were "being held for review" for some reason. Should be same steps regardless of engine so long as you have same body style.
Sorry for the late reply, 300+ comments were "being held for review" for some reason. 275/60R20 which is actually the stock 20" wheel size tires they have been running for years, but it does rub just a tiny bit at full lock in reverse. Gonna fix that easily by trimming about 1/2" of the inner splash guard. No lift or level.
At the time of this video, it was not lifted or levelled and it had the stock 20x9 black appearance package wheels with 275/60R20 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs, which are about 1" taller than the stock size. A few months after this video, I put a 1.5" level in the front of the truck and switched the tires out for some 285/65R20 BFG all terrains.
@@matthagert Nope, just added spacers to the top of the factory struts. I actually have a full install video on that as well. I’m sure I lost about 2-3 mpg between the lift plus the bigger, heavier tires, but it’s hard to say because I got the truck in the winter when mileage is crap, then 2nd day of ownership it got the duratracs put on. So I never really had a chance to see what the truck got for mpg in stock form. The 2-3 mpg is just a guess based on other vehicles I’ve tested but I honestly don’t think I lost more than that. I did have factory 3.92 gears and was able to still pull 17-20 ish mpg on the highway in the summer
Holy cow, it's really that tight? Are you using a 12 point socket or a 6 point? A 12 point socket on a 6 point bolt will round out easier than a 6 point on a 6 point. My only other idea is maybe trying to pound on an 11/16 socket or a vise-grip, etc.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy I was using a 6 pt 18mm. Its crazy how tight that thing is (passenger side). I noticed it trying to round right away and didn't go any further; I'm kinda bummed about it though I wasn't even 5 min into the install and already hit a road block. I might try heating it up or some penetrating oil, but the trucks a 2020 nothing is gunked up etc; I cant believe that bolt would be that soft either.
@@kennethpelczar6638 Yeah something sounds dry weird there. I assume you’re turning the bolt the right way 😂 Only crappy thing is the bolt is so long, idk if you’ll be able to hear what it actually threads in to.
@@kennethpelczar6638 So that 18mm existing bolt is like 10” long. I think it fastens the truck body to the frame, so it’s gotta be tight af. Definitely use a 6pt socket to deal with it. AND if you reach up you can feel the thread end of the bolt protruding thru the fastening point - you might be able to see it from the top with the hood open. Hit those threads with some WD40. Great video - Thanks Tony!
The steps? I believe the ones I had in this video were the Black Horse brand ones, although last time I checked, they weren’t available. I do have a video showing the install on those, and another video installing OEM steps and another video showing some yitamotor brand steps.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy I will have to look for those.. it's a 2018 ram 1500 hemi... just need to know if all three bolt locations are threaded or you have finagle that bracket into the rail as I've seen
@@LETSJAM118 2018 will be a different design unfortunately. The 2019+ new body style have the mounting studs for the steps already built into the lower rocker pinch welds. The 2018 and older I believe just have holes in the rockers where the mounting hardware for the steps will go.
I don’t believe they changed anything on the front end from 2019 to 2021 so I would guess so, but I couldn’t tell you 100%. I’d get under your truck and just make sure it looks h to e same as mine did.
I don’t believe they make red tow hooks for the new Rams, at least not factory ones. I wouldn’t recommend doing plasti dip if you’re actually planning on using the hooks though, as after one good tug with a strap, it will undoubtedly peel. BUT, if you reallllly wanted them red, you could have someone powder coat them or spray paint them yourself before installing. It wouldn’t hurt to do a little more digging on the ‘ol Google, but I wasn’t seeing anything like that for these trucks at first glance. Even the Rebels don’t have red ones from what I’m seeing.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy yeah, I figured Tony. I've been looking, don't see any red hooks. I don't plan on actually using them, just want to have the truck look nice, you know? Customized to my liking. How great are these trucks though? My last car was a white 2016 fucking Prius, and now I got a black 2020 RAM bighorn, and I absolutely love this thing! 😍 I see how yours has the black edition, mines is sport edition, but I plan on getting custom black wheels later, and figuring out what color to change the rest of the chrome on the truck.
Sorry for the late reply, 300+ comments were "being held for review" for some reason. 275/65R20. Stock size for the 09-18 trucks but I have minor rubbing on the splash guard at full lock in reverse, which I will be trimming soon.
Sorry for the late reply, 300+ comments were "being held for review" for some reason. It was about $150-200 for the black tow hooks with the plastic bezels.
Haha no this won’t affect your MPG. We’re talking .0000001 mpg if anything due to added weight of the hooks but you could also argue that the holes in the bumper around the hook allow more air flow and actually make it more aerodynamic.
Different body style for the classics but similar steps. You won’t have to deal with the air dam or the long bolt with that stupid washer on it. Doesn’t the warlock already have tow hooks? I thought warlocks came with tow hooks
The ones in this video were 275/60R20 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs which were the stock tire size for the previous gen Rams, but a step up from the stock 275/55R20 that came on the truck. Since then, I’ve done a 1.5” leveling kit and I’m running 285/65R20 BFG T/A KO2’s. The Duratrac and KO2 are my favorite all terrains, not to say that there aren’t other good ones.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy if you do you better know how to get into the PCM and trick it into believing it is still there and functioning. It is tied into the PCM's system.
I’ve read on the 5thgenram forums that people have removed the air dam and have no engine codes or anything. I am planning on removing the stationary air dam and the active air dam. I don’t think it benefits me anyhow with a lifted truck and 35’s.. Nice job with the install and the video. Very detailed, I am ordering some shortly from the dealer about $300 in Canada (and I’m getting a deal). Just debating on getting them powder coated (red, pearl blue or just leave black) or painted from the people painting my Bushwacker pocket flares. Anyhow good video.
Your video helped me prepare for a quick and easy install. Thank you. Tip for future installers, the bezel can be removed from the front. After you remove the anchors in the rear, head to the front of the bumper and enter your pry tool in the top of the bezel and shimmy it out with no trouble. Another tip, there's some play in the tow hook which changes its angle sticking through the bumper. make sure it looks straight before tightening down and closing up the wheel well.
Tow hooks should be standard equipment on 4x4 trucks, I have a 2018 Ram no hooks on it, for $52000 it should have them, geez I had an East German car (WARTBURG 1000) in UK in 1965 that had them for pulling out of snow etc.
Just goes to show what kind of people buy trucks now days haha. Nobody seems to care about stuff like tow hooks but I completely agree with you.
Great video! I just installed my tow hooks last night. Tow hook installation was easy, bezel remove was definitely the hardest part and took the most time. Dont know how you get these videos done holding a camera, but thank you!
I’m only this good at it because I’m so used to working at the shop with a flashlight in 1 hand 😂
@@TonyTheTruckGuy you need a headlamp
@@dirtrider88 I’ve got one but I find myself not using it very much 😂
your video might be the BEST, "how to" i've ever watched! Great Job!! BTC
Much appreciated 🙂
wow! you replied quick! If u want to see the most Laramie i'm considring purchasing, goto my channel's most recent upload- ONLY thing missing? TOW HOOKS! which brought me ur vid : ) BTC
Just about all you could ask for in a how to CZcams video. good work. I'm going to get this done on my 19 Laramie 1500.
dig the parkway drive intro
Great video thank you so much for sharing the info. Just bought a 2022 and looking to put tow hooks on it
I just did this to my 2022 1500 Bighorn today, took about an hour to do so. Getting the big bolts to loosen up in the first place was a pain, but you’ll manage. Especially if you have a breaker bar. But other than that, it was simple. Also, I turned my wheels away. So on the Drivers side, turn the wheels all the way to the left and then all the way to right for the passenger side. Makes it that much easier. And just like the guy said, be careful with the automated spoiler. Good luck!
Pro tip whenever accessing anything from the wheel well.. jack up the vehicle let the suspension drop and you’ll have a little more room.. but for 60seconds work removing the wheel makes life a lot easier 😅
Thanks for the video.
You bet!
I assume that's a Big Horn yeah? I just traded my '19 F-150 in for a '20 Big Horn Night Edition and I LOVE IT...looks exactly like yours! RAM has such a better understanding of making quality interiors.
Also, thanks for the video man. Much more frustration and sweat would have been required without it. Thanks!
Haha glad the video helped you out! And yeah this is a Big Horn
Outstanding video. I am getting a new Ram that does not have the tow
hooks. Now I will add them with this knowledge. Thank you!
My towhooks arrived last Wednesday. I’m gonna install them Saturday morning. Thank you for the video. In fact, love all your videos as they are EXTREMELY helpful. Thx
Thanks for the feedback, and good luck with install!
Can you try and provide an updated link to those tow hooks as long as the inserts, also what bug deflector do you have? I like that also.
Bug deflector is OEM, I have a video up on that as well. I'm not finding OEM tow hooks listed on Amazon, but the part number is listed still in the link I have provided if you want to search elsewhere, otherwise there's a few aftermarket kits that look identical to OEM on Amazon here and some come with the bezels - amzn.to/3BkWGba
Hey Tony !!!
I pried these bezels loose out the front with my bare hands and fingers using a flat head screwdriver and gathered Up the lock rings
Thanks Tony. I couldn't figure out why those long bolts, already in the frame, wouldn't drop out. Found your video and found out why. Hard to get in there to bang them out, but finally did.
Unfortunately the parts supplier sent me the wrong bezel kit for my Ram 1500 DT, must have been for the DS Classic model. I cut out my solid bezels to make it work and will go back and get the correct ones.
I was actually going to do the same thing but then I found the bezels cheaper than anticipated so decided to save some headache and get those hHa
Installed my front hooks as well, toughest part is honestly getting to the 2 screws to loosen the bezels and tighten the new ones. Other than that, pretty straight forward. Luckily mine came with bezels and I didn’t have to cut my old ones with a Dremel like some people did.
Big Horn or Laramie?
@@sharquishajones Big Horn
😂 😂 I’m laughing cuz I literally just went through the same exact thing and that was exactly my thought. What a frustration!
Yup. I just ripped mine out. I couldn't reach the nuts to save my life. I couldn't even touch them to try. Going to try and glue the trim in tomorrow somehow
Bighorn for me
It is easier to remove covers from the front outside of truck.just take a small pry bar and gently pry down they pop out easy and you don't damage the bottom placement hole setting
I guess my only concern with prying from the outside is damaging the bumper paint which is why I did it this way.
Thanks for sharing, I purchased the tow hooks and bezels. I actually had my tow hooks powder coated red. It took me all day to install because I didn't have a jack and the long bolt took forever to come off.
But you got it! Haha
Do they sell these in red? Or you have to paint them?
Big shout out for the spot on instructions!
Thanks for the video, it was indispensable for my install.
Damn fine job, sir. And nice camerawork for such a tight space...
Thank you!
Torque specs were very helpful. No directions came with my hooks. Thanks for the video!
Directions came with mine, but no torque specs.
Awesome video step by step instructions I’m about to do the exact thing thanks
Ordered hooks and bezels from Mopar discount parts website and received the wrong bezels and no bolts for the hooks. Your video is very informative. Thank you
Thanks for the video and for the product links. Just ordered everything to do this as well!
Dude nice installation video!
Very nice job; much appreciated! :)
What happens if that 18mm bolt becomes loose? Does that screw grab something else besides the hook?
Honestly not sure, but if it's loose, I'd tighten it up to be safe!
I thought I might install hollow bezels and use each bumper hole as a single foot step when checking the dip stick or topping off fluids. Was able to reach in between the air dam and bumper and loosen the top 8 mm nuts with a wrench by feel, without turning the wheel or removing the wheel well trim. Don't need to remove the nuts, just loosen each nut and pull the nut and screw fastener combos back together. Then press down on the bezel top from the inside and pop it out towards the front. My 2020 did not have or need bottom retainer washer clips. Install of hollow bezels was similarly easy if you feel from the inside to have the bottom knobs fit inside the two holes. Foot fits in the hole great, the chrome metal bumper easily supports my weight (175 lbs), and the bezel protects the bumper from shoe scuffs. However, balancing on one foot means you have to support yourself with one hand and only have one hand free to work, negating the advantage. Also, the bottom of the bezel is not fully supported by metal so the bezel could deform or crack with repeated use. Also, the open hole is bad for aerodynamics and would allow road salt to get inside the bumper and blow onto the air dam joints. Best to keep the closed bezels if you don't install tow hooks and just use a shop stool big enough for both feet when working on the engine bay.
Ok bozo, just use a stool or ladder to check ur dam fluids
@@foofstarr4856 Okay Ass Wipe, I just did a little research and experimentation. Didn't work out so great, but I posted the comment to save others the trouble. When I check my oil it's usually at the gas station while I am filling up with gas. I have never seen a step stool or ladder for customers at any gas station. Probably too much liability if someone drives over it or falls off of it. Would sure be handy to reach the dip stick and oil fill at the gas station and that was all I was trying to solve. You're a jerk for insulting me when I was merely trying to contribute.
Great video! Installed mine tonight. This made it a lot easier!
Great vid, thank you for the help Tony! Couple more missing pieces of skin but the truck looks way better! Cheers!
Haha, I hear you on the missing chunks of skin and I agree the truck looks tougher and is more functional. Glad to help, take care!
Thank you. Made my install super fast!
Fantastic install video. I can know install with confidence. Going to put these on my 2019 blackout edition 👍😎
Thanks bro
very insightful thanks🤟
You’re welcome!
Seems simple enough. Thanks for the video!
Hardest part is getting your hands in there haha
Thanks for the video was helpful and made the job a piece of cake!
Glad it helped!
Nice clear instructions, good job...
that's a good and very informative video. thank you
Thanks
Thanks for the detailed post
Awesome! I couldn't figure out how to get that long bolt out of mine and was about to take it to a shop and have them do it. You probably saved me 200 bucks! Thanks!
What's the part number at that 18mm long bolt? Mine broke
Unfortunately I don't have the part number and I'm not having any luck finding it. Your best bet may be to call the dealer parts department
Thanks Tony!
Great video. Your details were helpful.
Thanks!
Anyone know if these will fit a 2021 warlock model?
Not if it's the classic body style.
Saved me some money, thanks!
Can you post link of parts I can’t find
Product links are in the video description. The tow hooks are currently unavailable through those sellers though, so just go down the the item description and copy the part number and throw it into google. There’s many vendors that sell factory as well as aftermarket tow tools that are very similar to OEM.
Great vid. Thanks. Every 4wd ford and Chevy I’ve ever seen has factory rescue hooks. I added them to my 2wd Chevy. It was pretty easy and they’ve proven very useful. Looking at Some used Ram trucks now.
What does that long factory bolt do? Could anything get out of place before you put it back? Thanks
I THINK it just holds the tow hook, but I’m not 100% because I never poked around to see if it actually held anything else in place. The only thing I can think of is if that bold doubles as the front left cab mount bolt.
Great video. Awesome job!
Thanks man!
does anyone know what that is rated for i cant find it
You mean how much weight the tow hook is rated to pull?
Thanks for the video
Cool,so when installing the long bolt that had the retaining washer,you don't need to replace that too?
Nope, that thing is useless. As long as your bolt threads in and tightens up, you're good.
Excellent video very well explained,!,!
Thanks!
Can Install them on 2022 ram classic warlock.
Classic body style will have a different setup. Didn’t the warlock already come with tow hooks?
@@TonyTheTruckGuy No it didn't
@@gabrielvelez4240 Alright it must have been an option. But yeah, yours will be different unfortunately.
Good vid. I have a 2019. I’m just wondering why? Really serve a purpose, just in case or look cool?
All of the above lol. Mostly a "just in case" thing especially for winter here in Minnesota, it's nice to have tow points at both ends.
Do the OEM hooks come with bolts
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@@TonyTheTruckGuy
Ok I see where you said the threaded hole is there from the factory but does that bolt come with the tow hook? I can’t find the kit online.
@@HammerK99 8:07
Nice!
Thanks for the vid! I have the same wheels as you do. What kind of tires are you running, and is your suspension height stock?
Stock suspension, 275/60R20 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs. Only slight rubbing at full lock in reverse which can be fixed by trimming the inner splash guard.
Hey how do you like that bug guard? Do you notice any rubbing on the hood from diving?
No it has been great actually, no issues.
Where can I buy the mosquitos deflector (front end of hood)
www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQG414T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_853NX6X503SBC3QC3RGR
You can get the tow hooks cheaper from other places. The prices that I found, you over paid any where from $50 to $80, but great video.
I actually got mine from the dealer when I got the truck, I just posted the amazon links since so many people have prime and then they don’t need to make a trip to the sealership. Although, I swear they were more like $150-$180 when I originally posted. They may have hiked up prices due to covid slowing production.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy Ramsareus has em for 159 i think got em in a few days
Hi Tony, hey sorry to bother you but what size are the bolts that came with your kit? I purchase a kit but didn’t came with the bolts and the sellers isn’t the greatest
Honestly I’m not sure what size it is. I’d pull mine out and check, but my truck is in the body shop currently. I’d guess it’s an M10 or M12 but not sure on the pitch. Probably 1.25.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy ok,
No worries thanks anyway
I just got my 2019 ram big horn v6 you think this is the same set up as yours I know you got the v8 hemi
Sorry for the late reply, 300+ comments were "being held for review" for some reason. Should be same steps regardless of engine so long as you have same body style.
What size tires are you running?
Do you have a leveling kit?
Sorry for the late reply, 300+ comments were "being held for review" for some reason. 275/60R20 which is actually the stock 20" wheel size tires they have been running for years, but it does rub just a tiny bit at full lock in reverse. Gonna fix that easily by trimming about 1/2" of the inner splash guard. No lift or level.
What wheels and tires are you running on your truck? And do you have a leveling kit?
At the time of this video, it was not lifted or levelled and it had the stock 20x9 black appearance package wheels with 275/60R20 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs, which are about 1" taller than the stock size. A few months after this video, I put a 1.5" level in the front of the truck and switched the tires out for some 285/65R20 BFG all terrains.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy Did you have to swap anything else out for the 1.5" kit? How does it ride? And did you notice a hit to gas mileage?
@@matthagert Nope, just added spacers to the top of the factory struts. I actually have a full install video on that as well. I’m sure I lost about 2-3 mpg between the lift plus the bigger, heavier tires, but it’s hard to say because I got the truck in the winter when mileage is crap, then 2nd day of ownership it got the duratracs put on. So I never really had a chance to see what the truck got for mpg in stock form. The 2-3 mpg is just a guess based on other vehicles I’ve tested but I honestly don’t think I lost more than that. I did have factory 3.92 gears and was able to still pull 17-20 ish mpg on the highway in the summer
Hey Tony - Thanks for the vid. I just tried to install mine and the long 18mm existing bolt on the truck tried to round out on me. Any suggestions?
Holy cow, it's really that tight? Are you using a 12 point socket or a 6 point? A 12 point socket on a 6 point bolt will round out easier than a 6 point on a 6 point. My only other idea is maybe trying to pound on an 11/16 socket or a vise-grip, etc.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy I was using a 6 pt 18mm. Its crazy how tight that thing is (passenger side). I noticed it trying to round right away and didn't go any further; I'm kinda bummed about it though I wasn't even 5 min into the install and already hit a road block. I might try heating it up or some penetrating oil, but the trucks a 2020 nothing is gunked up etc; I cant believe that bolt would be that soft either.
@@kennethpelczar6638 Yeah something sounds dry weird there. I assume you’re turning the bolt the right way 😂 Only crappy thing is the bolt is so long, idk if you’ll be able to hear what it actually threads in to.
@@kennethpelczar6638 So that 18mm existing bolt is like 10” long. I think it fastens the truck body to the frame, so it’s gotta be tight af. Definitely use a 6pt socket to deal with it. AND if you reach up you can feel the thread end of the bolt protruding thru the fastening point - you might be able to see it from the top with the hood open. Hit those threads with some WD40. Great video - Thanks Tony!
Hi Which side rails did you install and do you have a video for those?
The steps? I believe the ones I had in this video were the Black Horse brand ones, although last time I checked, they weren’t available. I do have a video showing the install on those, and another video installing OEM steps and another video showing some yitamotor brand steps.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy I will have to look for those.. it's a 2018 ram 1500 hemi... just need to know if all three bolt locations are threaded or you have finagle that bracket into the rail as I've seen
@@LETSJAM118 2018 will be a different design unfortunately. The 2019+ new body style have the mounting studs for the steps already built into the lower rocker pinch welds. The 2018 and older I believe just have holes in the rockers where the mounting hardware for the steps will go.
Unrelated, but are your headlights tinted?
No sir! Factory LED lighting package.
Will this work on the 2021 ram sport?
I don’t believe they changed anything on the front end from 2019 to 2021 so I would guess so, but I couldn’t tell you 100%. I’d get under your truck and just make sure it looks h to e same as mine did.
What kind of tires are you running?
These were 275/60R20 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac. Now I have a 1.5” leveling kit with 285/65R20 BFG T/A KO/.
Where can i find red tow hooks? or would you recommend plastidipping oem hooks?
I don’t believe they make red tow hooks for the new Rams, at least not factory ones. I wouldn’t recommend doing plasti dip if you’re actually planning on using the hooks though, as after one good tug with a strap, it will undoubtedly peel. BUT, if you reallllly wanted them red, you could have someone powder coat them or spray paint them yourself before installing. It wouldn’t hurt to do a little more digging on the ‘ol Google, but I wasn’t seeing anything like that for these trucks at first glance. Even the Rebels don’t have red ones from what I’m seeing.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy yeah, I figured Tony. I've been looking, don't see any red hooks. I don't plan on actually using them, just want to have the truck look nice, you know? Customized to my liking.
How great are these trucks though? My last car was a white 2016 fucking Prius, and now I got a black 2020 RAM bighorn, and I absolutely love this thing! 😍
I see how yours has the black edition, mines is sport edition, but I plan on getting custom black wheels later, and figuring out what color to change the rest of the chrome on the truck.
@@MosesKazaryan Did you end up painting your tow hooks red? I want red ones too and I just bought plasty dip but I’m not gonna actually use the hooks
What size tires you running? Duratrac
Sorry for the late reply, 300+ comments were "being held for review" for some reason. 275/65R20. Stock size for the 09-18 trucks but I have minor rubbing on the splash guard at full lock in reverse, which I will be trimming soon.
What was the total cost of this project? Also man keep doing videos like this, its nice to see detailed videos about installations.
Sorry for the late reply, 300+ comments were "being held for review" for some reason. It was about $150-200 for the black tow hooks with the plastic bezels.
What kind of tires are those?
Sorry for the late reply, 300+ comments were "being held for review" for some reason. Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac.
Any downsides? Mpg? Etc
Haha no this won’t affect your MPG. We’re talking .0000001 mpg if anything due to added weight of the hooks but you could also argue that the holes in the bumper around the hook allow more air flow and actually make it more aerodynamic.
What size are those rims ?
Stock 20x9 with 275/60R20 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires
Will this work on a 2021 Ram 1500 classic warlock?
Different body style for the classics but similar steps. You won’t have to deal with the air dam or the long bolt with that stupid washer on it. Doesn’t the warlock already have tow hooks? I thought warlocks came with tow hooks
The 2021 does not. Its an option that i was unaware of when I bought it
@@hemimojo3571 Damn yeah I thought that was part of the warlock package. They should bolt right up, you’ll just need different bezels for the bumper
What tires did you upgrade to at the time of the video? I'm thinking of getting some all-terrain, but not sure which to choose from. Thanks!
The ones in this video were 275/60R20 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs which were the stock tire size for the previous gen Rams, but a step up from the stock 275/55R20 that came on the truck. Since then, I’ve done a 1.5” leveling kit and I’m running 285/65R20 BFG T/A KO2’s. The Duratrac and KO2 are my favorite all terrains, not to say that there aren’t other good ones.
What tires are this ?
Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac
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I can't believe these are not factory equipped. Even Ford puts tow hooks on every single 4x4.
Yeah it’s kind of annoying lol. I know a lot of people never use them, but the rest of us do lol
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holy shit thats harder than installing a set of side steps.
Mainly because of those pesky little metal clips and that super long bolt haha
@@TonyTheTruckGuy absolutely
Do NOT hit the Servo Activated Air Dam. Just had to have mine replaced, $900.00!!!!!
Oh boy. At that price, I’d be just removing the air dam all together 😂
@@TonyTheTruckGuy if you do you better know how to get into the PCM and trick it into believing it is still there and functioning. It is tied into the PCM's system.
@@JeffreyStrader Yeah and I'm sure it throws an engine light. Stupid technology. Makes me want to go back to an older truck.
I’ve read on the 5thgenram forums that people have removed the air dam and have no engine codes or anything. I am planning on removing the stationary air dam and the active air dam. I don’t think it benefits me anyhow with a lifted truck and 35’s..
Nice job with the install and the video. Very detailed, I am ordering some shortly from the dealer about $300 in Canada (and I’m getting a deal). Just debating on getting them powder coated (red, pearl blue or just leave black) or painted from the people painting my Bushwacker pocket flares. Anyhow good video.
Anyone know if these will fit a 2021 warlock model?
Not if it's the classic body style.