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Espee
Explorer
Apr 23, 2017

Dodge Ram Plastic Hood?

I did a search and I couldn't find any further info...
Does the Dodge Ram utilize a plastic hood now?
My buddy has a 1500... and a magnet does not stick to it, and knocking on it does not sound metalic....
What's the scoop?
Ford aluminum body doesn't sound so bad at this point....
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  • wnjj's avatar
    wnjj
    Explorer II
    Apr 23, 2017
    riven1950 wrote:
    Shucks, I bet it would dent it if you dropped a tool box or load of rocks on it.


    Naw. It would tear a hole. ;)
  • BobsYourUncle's avatar
    BobsYourUncle
    Nomad
    Apr 23, 2017
    riven1950 wrote:
    Shucks, I bet it would dent it if you dropped a tool box or load of rocks on it.

    I would try to avoid dropping a tool box or load of rocks on the hood of my truck!!
    :B
  • riven1950's avatar
    riven1950
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2017
    Shucks, I bet it would dent it if you dropped a tool box or load of rocks on it.
  • noteven's avatar
    noteven
    Explorer III
    Apr 23, 2017
    but...is it "military grade"? That is the question....
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Apr 23, 2017
    Yep, Its Aluminum. I believe that the GM twins are aluminum as well. The hood on my old 2000 Town Car is also Aluminum. I haven't checked my 2008 F150 out yet, but I bet that the hood is Aluminum too.

    Thanks!

    Jeremiah
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Apr 23, 2017
    It's ALUMINUM

    RAM has been using aluminum for hoods since 2009 (GEN 4 RAMs)

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