The 5th gen bumper brackets were designed on a 2500 chasis, so you'll need to drill some extra holes to get the bumper to fit just right. I haven't done it yet, been too lazy lol
My dream truck build is a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4WD. It would have 5th gen bumpers, and both the interior and bed from a 4th Gen (I want one with RamBoxes). I don’t know if it’s possible to connect a 4th Gen console shifter to the transmission in a 3rd Gen but if it is I would do that as well.
I bought one of the remaining 2nd Gen Dodges new as the Dealerships filled up with the 3rd Gens that just don’t look good me. The 3rd Gen was a total remake that was a good truck, I just did not like the way they looked. I still own the 2001 2nd Gen and it still looks better lol
I had a 96 Ram extended cab 4x4 that my dad bought new and passed down to me when I turned 16, it was a damn good truck. I would have kept it if it were a Cummins, other than that…I like this one better lol
I actually got the 2500 tow mirrors and 1.5” hub centric spacers, she looks good now...thinking about a lift still haha...I like the black accents though
Nice truck looks good. I have 2003 ram. What would I need to upgrade my front to a 2008 and do you have a link of where to buy it from? Thanks again truck looks good
@@Angelgarcia09 Also, if your truck isn't a 2500, you will have to do some drilling and cutting to the brackets, unless Overkillfab can make some...my truck is a 1500 and I still need to make some modifications to the brackets for the bumper to align correctly.
I commend your efforts... but as a 2008 owner.... I think that thing just looks weird. Sticking out way too far, but even if you fixed that... That bumper just looks way too "thick" for the front end of that truck. Looks like it needs to be on a 3500 or something.
@@AdrianGtz Are those the ones that keep breaking in half? Weird flex but okay. Body styles got uglier & uglier after 08. Frames got weaker. Congrats on that achievement lil bro. 🤣
These trucks look amazing with crystal clear lights oem or beam housing. Once they yellow and fade if kills the beauty of it
Thanks man! I really need to stop being lazy and drill some new holes in the brackets so the bumper fits flush...
Headlights are dope they go great with that grill! Good job but looks like some serious under bite
That’s pretty cool, gives it a very unique look. I just happen to have a 03 ram 1500 and a bumper from a fifth gen so maybe I’ll try it.
The 5th gen bumper brackets were designed on a 2500 chasis, so you'll need to drill some extra holes to get the bumper to fit just right. I haven't done it yet, been too lazy lol
brilliant mod 👌 👍🏻 👏
all it needs now is the rear bumper upgraded and runing boards updated
Haha thanks, ehh, I might do a rear
Bumper upgrade, but I removed the running boards, not a fan of them.
My dream truck build is a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4WD. It would have 5th gen bumpers, and both the interior and bed from a 4th Gen (I want one with RamBoxes). I don’t know if it’s possible to connect a 4th Gen console shifter to the transmission in a 3rd Gen but if it is I would do that as well.
I have the same truck. U just gave me great ideas. Thank you
I bought one of the remaining 2nd Gen Dodges new as the Dealerships filled up with the 3rd Gens that just don’t look good me. The 3rd Gen was a total remake that was a good truck, I just did not like the way they looked. I still own the 2001 2nd Gen and it still looks better lol
I had a 96 Ram extended cab 4x4 that my dad bought new and passed down to me when I turned 16, it was a damn good truck. I would have kept it if it were a Cummins, other than that…I like this one better lol
Can you show hot to mounts the bumper brackets ? I’m having trouble w mine
I have a video somewhere on here of the brackets mounted on the bumper…
You should put some grey tow mirrors and it will look a lot better
I put two mirrors on it not long after I uploaded the video, but black ones, not grey.
U need the 06 top bumper piece to hide the gap a lil more
It won’t fit...the conversion brackets were make for a 2500..I need to modify them a bit to get the bumper to fit right...just been lazy to do it
Wow man, great job 👏🏼
Just need the chrome covers for the mirrors, door handles, and top of windows lol
I actually got the 2500 tow mirrors and 1.5” hub centric spacers, she looks good now...thinking about a lift still haha...I like the black accents though
Drill new holes on the bracket to push the bumper more in to close the gap
Really good job men.!!
I have 2004 ram i will do the same..!!
@@Galvez_construction $1,400 and some elbow grease
I’m going to wait till after I lift it, because I’m going to have to drill them then too.
Nice truck looks good. I have 2003 ram. What would I need to upgrade my front to a 2008 and do you have a link of where to buy it from? Thanks again truck looks good
Thanks! You’ll need the fenders, headlights and grill...possibly the plastic piece from a 2008 bumper...links in description
What year grill
Looks tight!
Como se lo pusistes
The 08 fenders are off a 2500 or a 1500
1500
Looks great
Are you able to do it with the stock 03 headlights?
Yeah, it’ll look kinda out of place cuz of the shape
Did you have to cut the old brackets off of the truck?
@@Gillam04 The answer to your question is basically in the video.
@@AdrianGtz It must be because your truck is older. Mine has brackets that are welded on
@@Gillam04ahhh yeah I didn’t know some had brackets welded on, mines a 2002 idk why I been saying it’s a 03 lol.
Amazing look. What year is your hood and grill?
bumper is from a 5th gen ram, headlights are from alpharex, i have that same grill but in black from amazon
How did you run the DRL, since the early 3rd gens don’t come with the harness
The headlights comes with a separate harness that you can wire to a fuse or 12v..I didn’t use the harness cuz I don’t want the DRL on 24/7
Do you think a 2022 front bumper fit a 3rd gen?
Have you watched my video?
Looks great, but that bumper aint doing shit when it comes to bumpin things
Been on for three years, “shit” ain’t done nothing to the bumper 😂🤣
@AdrianGtz
It must be stronger than it looks, but from the video it isn't looking strong enough to actually bump and push anything
@ I have no need to bump or push anything with this old truck, so it doesn’t bother me lol
Looks great.....
What bumper brackets did you use for the conversion ?
Watch the first 30 seconds of the video, or read the description.
Amazing
Where did you get the brackets to fit the truck
From what truck does the brackets come off
@@Angelgarcia09 Everything is in the description.
@@Angelgarcia09 Also, if your truck isn't a 2500, you will have to do some drilling and cutting to the brackets, unless Overkillfab can make some...my truck is a 1500 and I still need to make some modifications to the brackets for the bumper to align correctly.
Where did you purchase your 5th gen parts from
Everything is in the description.
Did u re-use the old hardware?
No, I used brackets from Overkill Fab for the 5th gen bumper conversion.
why is it so far out
The brackets are for a 2500 frame, my truck is a 1500. I’ve been too lazy to drill out new holes to get it to scoot up more.
@@AdrianGtz aaa
Oh no not on a 1500. Shoulda got the diesel
I have two 2017 3500 Cummins and a 2021 3500 Cummins…there’s nothing wrong with having an old 4.7 lol
All that for an 03. Get a real 06-08.
I have a 2021 as well 🤷🏻♂️
It is a 06-08 look at the headlights lol. I’m guessing 06
I commend your efforts... but as a 2008 owner.... I think that thing just looks weird. Sticking out way too far, but even if you fixed that... That bumper just looks way too "thick" for the front end of that truck. Looks like it needs to be on a 3500 or something.
As a 2021 and 22 owner…idgaf LOL
@@AdrianGtz Are those the ones that keep breaking in half? Weird flex but okay. Body styles got uglier & uglier after 08. Frames got weaker. Congrats on that achievement lil bro. 🤣
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