Safety, protection and style – this is the foundation upon which AEV’s bumper design philosophy is built. As the aftermarket’s first and only stamped steel bumper for the HD Ram truck, AEV’s Front Bumper offers an unparalleled level of front end protection while also enhancing the truck’s appearance with its sleek, sophisticated styling.
AEV’s Front Bumper is robust and engineered to work just as hard as the truck it’s installed on. Massive ductile iron recovery points are rated to pass all OE load specifications and double as wear plates to slide over steep obstacles. A 4mm thick stamped steel face provides a superior level of protection while also safely accommodating an optional Winch Mount and a 12-16,500lb Warn winch to assist with vehicle recovery. An optional Winch Delete Kit is available for customers who are not installing a winch.
HD Ram trucks are designed to work hard and tow heavy loads which makes proper engine cooling essential, especially in hot environments and higher elevations. Airflow underneath and through the bumper is critical due to the lower intercooler position on late-model Ram 2500/3500 trucks, so a unique intercooler shroud is supplied to ensure that there is no loss in cooling efficiency after the AEV Front Bumper is installed – something often overlooked in the aftermarket. Trucks equipped with a gasoline engine will receive a cooling shroud to help direct airflow to the radiator.
AEV’s Front Bumper is fully compatible with ParkSense, a parking assist feature found on many higher trim levels. Sensor holes pre-drilled and the factory harness can be re-used, for a truly plug-n-play installation. Closeout plugs are included for the trucks that do not have front ParkSense. An extremely durable, multi-stage e-coat and powder coat finish is used for the best possible corrosion resistance, and any abrasions from obstacles off-road can be easily touched-up using AEV Bumper Touch-Up paint. All bumpers are proudly manufactured in the USA.
Customer Reviews
Well thought out design. Solo install took about six hours. Stout, over built, and looks great!
Its a beast :) I installed the bumper and included the inter-cooler guard.
Took be a little while as i needed some help with the heavy parts:) Mounted a warn 16.5 which fit perfectly. VERY PLEASED !!
This bumper is well worth the money and effort. Unlike the previous review it did take a little longer than expected but I was also able to do it myself. AEV did a fantastic job of making this a true plug and play install. I installed the Warn 16.5 winch and it fits beautifully. One thing that isn’t really mentioned is the front camera relocation kit. If you have a front camera buy the kit so you can do it during the install. Very pleased with the look and function and CJC is always my go to for off-road parts.
Myself and a buddy ordered 2 of these bumpers. We thought they were the most OEM looking bumpers that would hold a winch. We didn’t want bumpers that looked like they were built in a sheet metal shop. They didn’t disappoint in the quality department. All the parts are well engineered and packaged great. They fit very good and took less time to install than the instructions said. These are very well built and much sturdier than the factory bumper. I would recommend AEV and CJC to anyone looking.
