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Ram 1500 New Body (2017–Present) Hitch Installation
Vehicle Coverage: 2017–Present Ram 1500 New Body models
How to Identify It: The word RAM is spelled across the grille rather than using the Ram’s head emblem
Quote Requirement: A front-grille photo or confirmed body style is required before parts are ordered
Receiver: Fixed 2-inch receiver selected for the truck’s frame, bumper, and existing factory tow equipment
Body Work: No frame drilling is normally required; bumper and heat-shield access vary with the selected receiver
1. Confirming the New Body Style
We verify that RAM is spelled across the grille, then document the model year, bumper, exhaust, spare tire, and existing factory tow equipment that determine the correct receiver.
2. Supporting the Rear Equipment
The spare tire is lowered as required. When the receiver design shares bumper mounting points, the bumper is supported before structural fasteners are loosened so its alignment is preserved.
3. Opening the Factory Mounting Locations
Factory wiring connectors, heat-shield tabs, or bumper-beam hardware are moved only as required for the confirmed configuration. Existing frame openings are used for any concealed reinforcement hardware.
4. Installing and Torquing the Receiver
The hitch is raised squarely between the frame rails or against the compatible bumper structure. All fasteners are started, the receiver is centered, and the assembly is torqued in the specified sequence.
5. Reassembly and Function Check
The bumper hardware, wiring connectors, heat shields, and spare tire are restored. Receiver position, safety-chain access, hitch-pin clearance, exhaust clearance, bumper alignment, and rear electrical connections are checked before return.
Different Truck, Different Hitch. The grille lettering is the quickest customer-facing check, but the bumper structure and factory receiver are also verified before parts are ordered.