Ram bar removal

jonny_pockets · Jan 5, 2021

Anyone know how the ram bar is installed from the factory? Bolted or welded? If bolted can it be removed without knowing it was ever there?

The sunshade for the sun roof, is it a just a “shade” or does it block all the sun and is not see through at all?

Brad1331 · Jan 5, 2021

jonny_pockets said:
Anyone know how the ram bar is installed from the factory? Bolted or welded? If bolted can it be removed without knowing it was ever there?

The sunshade for the sun roof, is it a just a “shade” or does it block all the sun and is not see through at all?

The Rambar is bolt on, I'm not sure if there is a cover of some sort that is cut out or removed so it can attach but they sell it aftermarket that fits on all 2021 1500s.

The sunshade on my current 2019 1500 limited blocks out all light and cannot be seen through at all and I assume they have not changed this for the 2021 model year

Superbrowndude · Jan 5, 2021

Its designed to be bolted in and can be removed.

STRADALE · Jan 5, 2021

https://www.moparonlineparts.com/docs/82215959.pdf

jonny_pockets · Jan 5, 2021

STRADALE said:
https://www.moparonlineparts.com/docs/82215959.pdf

That explains it. Thanks!

Brad1331 · Jan 6, 2021

STRADALE said:
https://www.moparonlineparts.com/docs/82215959.pdf

Good Find, Step 5 is to cut out the plastic covers so if you want it to go fully back to OEM without rambars you would have to replace the whole top plastic bed rail caps if that mattered to you

STRADALE · Jan 6, 2021

I’d like to see what it looks like with the side covers removed.

MAXGroup · Jan 6, 2021

Brad1331 said:
Good Find, Step 5 is to cut out the plastic covers so if you want it to go fully back to OEM without rambars you would have to replace the whole top plastic bed rail caps if that mattered to you

I'm sure you can find $5 rectangle plastic plugs that will look OEM to fill those holes...

Agonza11 · Jan 6, 2021

Superbrowndude said:
Its designed to be bolted in and can be removed.

Is the Ram bar wired for lights coming from the mfr or do we need to run the wires

STRADALE · Jan 6, 2021

Agonza11 said:
Is the Ram bar wired for lights coming from the mfr or do we need to run the wires

You need to run the wiring.

cowgomoo · May 20, 2021

Has anyone found caps to fill the holes? I'd like to take mine off. My wife hates it lol.

Skiborsy · May 21, 2021

cowgomoo said:
Has anyone found caps to fill the holes? I'd like to take mine off. My wife hates it lol.

The bed rails are something like $36 a piece, but Truxedo has caps that are a good fit (https://truxedo.com/stake-pocket-covers). Removing the bar is pretty simple, but it’s pretty heavy/unwieldy for one person.