Aftermarket, What gives!!!

[woody284]

I do not understand the aftermarket for the 2019s HD’s.. These trucks have been out for a year to a year and a half and the aftermarket has not caught up. Yes I know some 2018 stuff will fit but what is the hold up. I’m just looking at mud flaps, bug guards, window deflectors, floor mats etc. I’m waiting to order things until it tells me it fits my truck. This is my first Ram and do not know all the things that are the same as previous years. How long does it take usually for things to be released?

 

[jkbrereton]

If 2018s fit it probably puts it on a low priority

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[NordicNevs]

Usually 1-2 years
Mud flaps are out
Deflectors are our
OEM is an option

You have a lot at your fingertips that would do the job.
Also picking up the phone and calling them tells you a lot too.

As an example Places like Autoanything dont always do a good job at keeping everything up to date.

Pick a manufacturer and call them. I did this with Husky and Duraflap and have been very happy with the price and results.


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[woody284]

Thanks, for the input. I guess I have always had trucks a couple of years old so it has never been an issue. When spending the money just want to know it fits and not just make it work.

 

[Ruffone]

Woody, don’t feel bad. Most of us don’t know what fits our trucks until we try an item ourselves or someone else does and they share their results. That’s why this forum and forums like this are so handy.

 

[chap442]

I would like a front chrome air deflector and molded front splash guards for my 2019 3500 . Nothing yet so we just have to wait

 

[dgstandard]

Would the 2019/2020 3500's benefit from a steering brace i.e. Rough Country?

 

[Burn'n Oil]

I do not understand the aftermarket for the 2019s HD’s.. These trucks have been out for a year to a year and a half and the aftermarket has not caught up. Yes I know some 2018 stuff will fit but what is the hold up. I’m just looking at mud flaps, bug guards, window deflectors, floor mats etc. I’m waiting to order things until it tells me it fits my truck. This is my first Ram and do not know all the things that are the same as previous years. How long does it take usually for things to be released?

Spent a lot of time waiting this summer/fall or making WAGs on whether an aftermarket something would fit. It didn't help that FCA started spitting the 19s off the assy line late last winter while they were still marketing the 18s. Dealer sales departments were all in but the parts departments were caught with their pants down. Likewise the myriad aftermarket vendors. Most of those issues are water under the bridge at this point so unless you're trying to source unique specialty items, ya shouldn't be having problems.

 

[npurdy1112]

Would the 2019/2020 3500's benefit from a steering brace i.e. Rough Country?

Dont have the rough country brand, didn’t notice a difference I could feel. Not to say that the brace wont help longevity without noticing in the steering wheel. For < $150 it was worth a try here.

 

[Fishinengineer]

Ordered a set of Havoc Hs2 step bars for my 2500 CC LB 4x4. These showed as being the correct fit for this application. Bolted the bars in place and found that they were just barely hitting the trim on the front wheel wells, but in the back they extended a few inches beyond the cab and hit the plastic trim on the bottom of the bed. When I called the vendor they agreed and sent out a set of N-FAB cab length bars that fit correctly. The vendor made it right but the trouble of installing two sets of bars and packing these things up to ship was more than an inconvenience.