Winch bumper that works with EcoD?

[Vader PA]

Truck is dirty, but here are pics

Truck looks awesome! What you did with the intercooler? Can you share some pictures? Also, what is the part number of the bumper? Thanks!


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[ayoslickxd]

Truck is dirty, but here are pics

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[Mack90]

I did nothing with intercooler. It is the fab four matrix. If you have active air dam you will have to move it as your check engine light will come on on the ecodiesel if disconnected.

 

[Mack90]

Part number DR19-X4252-1
Note I used the 10,000lb warn zeon. The 12,000lb may require additional modification to intercooler

 

[JEK10]

I have a fab four on my 2020 ram limited ecodiesel. I had a very difficult time due to the ecodiesel seeming to need the active airflow damn. The check engine came on when removed. The air damn system had to be moved and reconnected to keep the truck from throwing a code. It seems unpluggi the active air damn on the hemi trucks is fine, but not with the diesel. I have a fab four with bull bar. The forward park sensors are a little screwy now, but I leave them off. I also have a warn 10,000 zeon 10s platinum winch mounted.

Hi, have you had any issues? What part of country do you live in (hot/cold)? over heating?

 

[Mack90]

No issues at all. I have been in blizzards as well as over 100 degree heat.

 

[Mack90]

35,000 miles in truck with bumper/winch…

 

[JohnTheBaptist]

Anybody found any winch bumpers that will fit with the new EcoDiesel and not interfere with the intercooler?

I apologize if I've already posted this. Can't remember if I had or not.

I got a “late” start in and to this thread (as it is presently May 2024.)

Anyway, I DID INDEED get the Westin HDX Grille Guard (and Winch) installed (this is the part number: 57-93975A).

Westin ALSO gave me the very same warning (as I have the EcoDiesel 2023 Limited).

But (I was stubborn so) ordered it anyway.

To make a LONG….story, short - it DID INDEED mount.

BUT (one caveat), you cannot installed the secondary bracket (that supposedly) is a “Load” piece (there just isn’t any or enough room, due to [as noted] the Diesel Intercooler getting in the way.)

But, when everything was installed it seemed very stout & firm, to me

I also installed the:
1) Westin Superwinch
2) Two 10 inch Lightbars (from Westin), which mounted on the Bar.
3) Westin Tow-hooks
4) Parking Sensor relocation kit.

All is well except for the #4 (sensor relocation) - as it seems that the RAM computer is somewhat now “confused” - but I think this just a matter of moving the sensors around, till it [they] get back in “Sync.”

Other than that - everything else went Smooth as Butter

PS/BTW/FYI - I don’t believe that this [the Grille Bar or Winch will in any way “interfere” with the airflow, as the Winch has a very small cross-section. Plus, there is still an area, just below the winch tray, where air can readily flow to the intercooler

Then the last curiosity (and big question) is WHY in the heck is Westin not supporting the EcoDiesel installation, for the HDX Guard?!?

My guess is that it is an issue of “Liability” - as in, they don’t want to be sued, for the small (but “key”) support (or core) bracket not being able to be installed (with the EcoDiesel).

So their solution? - to not support the EcoDiesel, entirely!

Lastly, in my opinion, if the main bracket can be installed, then I am SURE that some type of Engineering solution can be found (for adding another [different] core support), Right?!? (That is, if they had smart enough engineers, to figure it out).

My two cents