Winter Front Grille Cover - Installed

[MegaDave]

I’ll take it if you’re willing to do that. I’m having a hard time finding one.

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[AkFire422]

I want to piggyback on this thread. I also had my winter front installed.

What in the actual f*** dodge engineers?
The winter front does indeed block the front camera and sets off the sensors while simulating a close object.

-leaky roof allowing water into the headliner, huge blindspot from the rearview mirror and emergency braking camera housing on windshield, no vertical heating pads in front buckets seats, hood that flops around on the highway, side mirrors that tilt too far down to their mechanical stops and don't always return, various software issue with uconnect and remote app connection issues etc.

I am very disappointed with my brand new "redesigned" 2019 2500 longhorn megacab.

I paid the cost of two work truck level trucks for this mega cab longhorn and switching brands to Ram. I hate thinking I got tricked by nice brown leather seat covers and bronzed plastic trim.

Anyone else share my frustrations or issues?

Nope. My late model year 2020 Limited mega cab has none of those issues to date. 6k mi on it in 3mo.

 

[DevinS]

Nope. My late model year 2020 Limited mega cab has none of those issues to date. 6k mi on it in 3mo.

Sorry for the thread resurrection but I'm baffled by this cover. Is there a trick to getting this thing installed with the blackout package? I've watched the install videos with the chrome fronts and the tabs just easily slide in and clip onto the grill. When I go to install mine on the black grill I can't even get my pinkie finger to the back of the grill let alone the clip and a finger to install it.....am I missing something here?

The clips are stretchy so you really do just slide them in. The grills have a slight slant to them so you put it in towards the center as far as you can and then slide it down to position. It all feels loose but once you hit high speeds the clips are useless at that point as the wind hold them up. The soft touch tabs slide in between the lights and grill and the cowl and grill. It’s a little janky but it is why it is. A guy here sent me his for free which was awesome. Ive only had to use it a few times because it’s gotten below 0. If you still can’t get it take to the deal and have them do it. Dealers are all dummies so they may have given you the wrong piece. My dealer said I was getting a loaded 2020 Laramie ram but it ended up to be just a piece of sh*it

 

[DevinS]

I want to piggyback on this thread. I also had my winter front installed.

What in the actual f*** dodge engineers?
The winter front does indeed block the front camera and sets off the sensors while simulating a close object.

-leaky roof allowing water into the headliner, huge blindspot from the rearview mirror and emergency braking camera housing on windshield, no vertical heating pads in front buckets seats, hood that flops around on the highway, side mirrors that tilt too far down to their mechanical stops and don't always return, various software issue with uconnect and remote app connection issues etc.

I am very disappointed with my brand new "redesigned" 2019 2500 longhorn megacab.

I paid the cost of two work truck level trucks for this mega cab longhorn and switching brands to Ram. I hate thinking I got tricked by nice brown leather seat covers and bronzed plastic trim.

Anyone else share my frustrations or issues?

2020 2500 Laramie loaded..... with cheap junk. I don’t have the adaptive crap just for that reason. I have 2% all around. I need all the clear windshield space I can get. It’s a piece of crap truck. My deletes coming this next week then sitting here in the garage for being such a b*tch and will start using the 2nd gen that doesn’t even oil let alone def.

 

[red]

My wife is pretty handy with a sewing machine, so she was able to cut a hole for the front camera and sew on some edging which worked out well. After that, I installed the cover on my 2020 3500 Big Horn. What a piece of cheap $hit. It seems to have been made for a different grille. The clips and elastics were so loose, I had to go from behind and snug everything up using zip ties. What a pain in the a$$ that was.

 

[kobra]

On my 2020 3500 Ltd, built in Oct 2020, the winter front was made correctly, went on just fine and didn't cover up any cameras. I looked at the instructions for 30 seconds, then went out and installed it with no tools.
For me easiest winter cover I've ever installed and the quality better than others I've had; heavy enough but still flexible. Honestly, I'm not sure what all the drama is; maybe they send out different ones depending on trim levels?

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[Brutal_HO]

On my 2020 3500 Ltd, built in Oct 2020, the winter front was made correctly, went on just fine and didn't cover up any cameras. I looked at the instructions for 30 seconds, then went out and installed it with no tools.
For me easiest winter cover I've ever installed and the quality better than others I've had; heavy enough but still flexible. Honestly, I'm not sure what all the drama is; maybe they send out different ones depending on trim levels?

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There was a TSB for this as a known issue (screw up) on Ram's part on the 19 and early 20 trucks.

 

[kobra]

Thanks @Brutal_HO I thought I had read about that TSB.

But, as to the rest of the drama about poor quality and hard to install?
My 3rd RAM HD in 7 years and each one came with a winter front; this one is the best one for overall design, quality and ease of installation -by far.

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[heyguy]

On my 2020 3500 Ltd, built in Oct 2020, the winter front was made correctly, went on just fine and didn't cover up any cameras. I looked at the instructions for 30 seconds, then went out and installed it with no tools.
For me easiest winter cover I've ever installed and the quality better than others I've had; heavy enough but still flexible. Honestly, I'm not sure what all the drama is; maybe they send out different ones depending on trim levels?

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Part #???

 

[BULLSANDBUCKSHUNTER]

Guys little help, never used one of these cover(came with truck) but when do you guys typically use them? Growing up i remember cardboard inserts..lol. so far i havent seen any noticable temp impacts driving in temp down to low teens. Is there a magic number either in coolant or environment where you install it? So far the active shudder things i think have helped maintain but could see a prolonged cold blast being to much for it. Thanks

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Guys little help, never used one of these cover(came with truck) but when do you guys typically use them? Growing up i remember cardboard inserts..lol. so far i havent seen any noticable temp impacts driving in temp down to low teens. Is there a magic number either in coolant or environment where you install it? So far the active shudder things i think have helped maintain but could see a prolonged cold blast being to much for it. Thanks

Anything under 0*C or 18*F

 

[BLuRRnAWAY]

Guys little help, never used one of these cover(came with truck) but when do you guys typically use them? Growing up i remember cardboard inserts..lol. so far i havent seen any noticable temp impacts driving in temp down to low teens. Is there a magic number either in coolant or environment where you install it? So far the active shudder things i think have helped maintain but could see a prolonged cold blast being to much for it. Thanks

In the manual that came with your truck it’ll tell you!


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[kobra]

Part #???

Sorry, it came with the truck, so not sure how to find the part #.
It does look like it is universal; for example it had a cutout for the center camera that was sewn closed with instructions on how to remove the stitching. I removed the stitching and the front camera works fine.
Yours is a Cdn model, did it not come with?

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[heyguy]

Sorry, it came with the truck, so not sure how to find the part #.
It does look like it is universal; for example it had a cutout for the center camera that was sewn closed with instructions on how to remove the stitching. I removed the stitching and the front camera works fine.
Yours is a Cdn model, did it not come with?

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It came with one but has no hole in the front for the camera and doesn't fit at all on the Limited grille. It was so loose it would never stay on at highway speeds. If yours fits snug and appears to be made for the truck properly then I would love a part # or your VIN# so my parts guy can figure out which one came with your truck. TIA

 

[delmoniCO]

It came with one but has no hole in the front for the camera and doesn't fit at all on the Limited grille. It was so loose it would never stay on at highway speeds. If yours fits snug and appears to be made for the truck properly then I would love a part # or your VIN# so my parts guy can figure out which one came with your truck. TIA

Same experience here. I just said "screw it" and run without the cover.

 

[CdnHO]

I don't plan on ever using mine. I live in Canada in summer and spend the winters in South Texas. I will put it the basement along with all my other useless collectibles. LOL

 

[kobra]

It came with one but has no hole in the front for the camera and doesn't fit at all on the Limited grille. It was so loose it would never stay on at highway speeds. If yours fits snug and appears to be made for the truck properly then I would love a part # or your VIN# so my parts guy can figure out which one came with your truck. TIA

Turns out I didn't throw out the bag, and it has a part # on it!
Part # 68526832AA

And a couple of photos;
-picture from the manual showing the insert that gets unstitched and removed for the front camera
-photo installed on truck (sorry for distorted wide angle but up against the garage)

Hope that helps, but let me know if you need anything else!
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[heyguy]

Turns out I didn't throw out the bag, and it has a part # on it!
Part # 68526832AA

And a couple of photos;
-picture from the manual showing the insert that gets unstitched and removed for the front camera
-photo installed on truck (sorry for distorted wide angle but up against the garage)

Hope that helps, but let me know if you need anything else!
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Sweet! Thx man. Do you find that it fits well?

 

[kobra]

Sweet! Thx man. Do you find that it fits well?

Yes, fits ok. I suppose it could be a bit better, it does have a few wrinkles, but overall really no complaints.

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[1651Naismith]

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Anything under 0*C or 18*F

good thing I keep my truck gauges set to Fahrenheit. I can wait until it gets a bit colder before messing with the cover. ;-)