ram 1500 2013-2014 as toad
looking at 2014 ram 1500 as toad. Will use existing readybrute towbar with roadmaster brackets. Will I have to trim any fascia for brackets? Unsure if I want to do that to a brand new vehicle. Any...
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Keith,
I know how you feel when you are "squirmish" about chopping up even a tiny bit of the grill or, splash guard etc. on a new truck. I did it on our '11 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4x4 a while ago and, it really wasn't that bad. You see, our truck came with chrome tow hooks that stuck out a tiny bit in that same area. So, in the instructions for the base plate(s) (yes, "PLATES" as in TWO)installation, you simply remove the chrome tow hooks and install the base plates, one on each side. In the pictures below, you'll see how it almost looks natural, like it was done at the factory. You'll also see the electrical plug that I installed in a recessed portion of the grill so it would not be seen when not in use. And, you'll also see the tip of the cable for the Ready Brake, in a bracket, in the center of the grill, also recessed so it's not seen when the truck is not being towed. Just some ideas here for ya.
Now, again, I'm not sure of new Ram so, just how well they'll "blend" in will remain to be seen. Maybe someone on the net here has already done it and can post a pic of their install. Good luck.
Scott
I know how you feel when you are "squirmish" about chopping up even a tiny bit of the grill or, splash guard etc. on a new truck. I did it on our '11 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4x4 a while ago and, it really wasn't that bad. You see, our truck came with chrome tow hooks that stuck out a tiny bit in that same area. So, in the instructions for the base plate(s) (yes, "PLATES" as in TWO)installation, you simply remove the chrome tow hooks and install the base plates, one on each side. In the pictures below, you'll see how it almost looks natural, like it was done at the factory. You'll also see the electrical plug that I installed in a recessed portion of the grill so it would not be seen when not in use. And, you'll also see the tip of the cable for the Ready Brake, in a bracket, in the center of the grill, also recessed so it's not seen when the truck is not being towed. Just some ideas here for ya.
Now, again, I'm not sure of new Ram so, just how well they'll "blend" in will remain to be seen. Maybe someone on the net here has already done it and can post a pic of their install. Good luck.
Scott
