Will Draw-Tite 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Fit a 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually with Step Bumper
Question:
The installation refers to a roll pan bumper. What is this referring to? I have the original factory step bumper Will it install without modification?
asked by: Bob C
Expert Reply:
A roll pan bumper will not have any sort of step on it. A regular bumper will have that center "step" where the license plate sits. It sounds like you have a standard bumper so you would not have to worry about that at all. I have linked a help article that shows drawings of different bumper styles.
Some of the fancier trim models of the later Rams might have come with a roll pan bumper, such as a Rumble Bee or some version of the Sport.
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