Will Westin Grille Guard for 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad 4WD # 45-1950 Work With Tow Hooks Front Hitch

Question:

will this brush guard work with my etrailer front trailer hitch already installed and factory tow hooks?

asked by: Jerry

Expert Reply:

My contact at Westin confirms that installation of their Sportsman Grille Guard for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD Quad Cab, part # 45-1950, requires removal of the factory tow hooks. Both items cannot be installed at the same time.

I see that you purchased a Curt front-mount hitch for your Dodge Ram 1500 from etrailer back in September of 2011; that part number is # 31320.

I reviewed the installation instructions for this hitch and the illustrations show the hitch mounts to the underside of the main frame rails. For reference I have linked a video demonstrating the hitch installation process on a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500.

The Westin instructions indicate that the Sportsman Grille Guard mounts to the rear surface of the front bumper. Based on the two sets of installation instructions it appears there should not be any conflict with having both items installed at the same time since they mount to different parts of the vehicle. Both sets of instructions are included for your review.

expert reply by: Adam R