Which Ram 1500 Do You Have?
Steelcraft sorts the Ram 1500 by its front end. Match your truck before you pick a series.
2013-2018 Ram 1500. All three series fit here, front and rear.
2019-2024 Ram 1500. The redesigned body takes its own fronts and rears, in all three series.
2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic. The Classic is the older body, sold next to the new truck through these years. It takes the same bumpers as the 2013-2018 Ram, not the redesigned ones. Check the truck, not just the year, because both were on the lot at the same time.
2025-2026 Ram 1500. Steelcraft already has the front covered, in the HD Elevation and the HD Replacement. There is no Fortis or rear option for these years yet.
Out back, Steelcraft goes all the way to 2009. The front bumpers start at 2013. So a 2009-2012 Ram takes a Steelcraft rear, but not a front. These bumpers fit the standard truck and leave out the Rebel and Warlock trims.
One Open Bumper, Two Grille Guards
On the front, the real choice is guard or no guard. Steelcraft gives you one open bumper and two grille guards.
Fortis. This is the low, clean bumper, and it is the only one without a guard. The front runs 6-gauge steel. A lower gauge number means thicker steel. It has welded D-ring shackle mounts and room for a 20-inch light bar, and it leaves space for your factory parking sensors. It is also the lowest price of the three. Go with the Fortis if you want a sleek, modern front and no grille guard.
HD Elevation. This is a full grille guard in smooth flat steel, with a mesh center that shields the grille. It takes a 20-inch light bar and keeps your parking sensors. It comes two ways. The steel version is the standard pick. The aluminum version costs more, yet it weighs far less and shrugs off the road salt that rusts steel from the inside. Choose the Elevation for a grille guard with a cleaner, modern face, and the aluminum if you live in a salt state.
HD Replacement. This is the heavy grille guard, in diamond-plate steel with thick pipe around the headlights and a mesh grille. It gives the most front-end protection of the three and handles work, towing, and brush. It bolts on, though some trucks need a little trimming, and the instructions show you where. Pick the HD Replacement if you want the classic, heavy diamond-plate look.
The rears are plain bumpers, with no guard. All three wrap around your factory hitch and leave room for the parking sensors. The HD Replacement rear weighs about 146 pounds, so it is a two-person lift.
One note on sensors. Steelcraft leaves room for your factory front sensors, but it does not promise they will read exactly like stock, because the bumper shape is different. Plan a couple of hours to install, and grab a second set of hands for the heavy front. The bumpers ship by freight. Each one carries a limited lifetime structural warranty plus a one-year finish warranty. To line up other brands for this truck, see the full Dodge Ram 1500 page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Steelcraft bumper fits a 2020 Ram 1500?
It depends on which 2020 Ram you own. The redesigned 2019-2024 truck takes the new-body Steelcraft fronts and rears. The 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic is the older body, sold next to it, and it takes the same bumpers as the 2013-2018 Ram. Check your truck against both before you order. All three series fit a 2020 Ram, and the Elevation also comes in aluminum.
Should I get the steel or the aluminum HD Elevation?
Both are the same grille guard, one in steel and one in aluminum. They look the same and bolt on the same way. The steel HD Elevation is the standard, lower-cost pick. The aluminum version costs more, but it weighs much less and resists the salt that rusts steel from the inside. Go aluminum if you live in a salt state or want less weight on the front axle.
Will a Steelcraft Ram 2500 bumper fit my Ram 1500?
No. The Ram 1500 and the Ram 2500 sit on different frames with a different front end, so the bumpers do not swap. For the heavy-duty trucks, see the Steelcraft options on the Dodge Ram 2500/3500 page.
