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I haven't been able to find if anyone else had done this but I had 5th gen hood badges installed, and I'm loving it. Just need to take off the door badges now. For anyone wanting to do this the badges snap in and a large hole must be precisely cut, these badge are built from the back and cannot sit flat. The hole has to line up the angle and curvature of the hood without compromising the structural reinforcement in the corner by the hinges. I had mutual acquaintance who is a professional body man and has built some nice customs, do it for me. As you can see the inflection point on the hood lines up near perfect with the accent grove in the badge. The badge hugs the curve of the hood much better than expected since it was made for a different truck.
I haven't been able to find if anyone else had done this but I had 5th gen hood badges installed, and I'm loving it. Just need to take off the door badges now. For anyone wanting to do this the badges snap in and a large hole must be precisely cut, these badge are built from the back and cannot sit flat. The hole has to line up the angle and curvature of the hood without compromising the structural reinforcement in the corner by the hinges. I had mutual acquaintance who is a professional body man and has built some nice customs, do it for me. As you can see the inflection point on the hood lines up near perfect with the accent grove in the badge. The badge hugs the curve of the hood much better than expected since it was made for a different truck.
Any way toy can get pics of the hole? I wouldn't mind doing this
Here's the back side, as you can see its all above the structural reinforcement.. He said he had to trim the rubber bump stop because a tab was touching it, then he took a small punch and made it so the tabs at the bottom could expand. Getting it out of the hole is really hard but the tabs follow the outline of the inner dished part of the badge almost perfectly. I'll see if I can get better pics in the day light of the back side tomorrow.
Originally Posted by HeyYou
That turned out REALLY nice. Your body man obviously has a clue.
Yes he's really good. Did most of the body work on my dads 67 chevelle.
Here's the back side, as you can see its all above the structural reinforcement.. He said he had to trim the rubber bump stop because a tab was touching it, then he took a small punch and made it so the tabs at the bottom could expand. Getting it out of the hole is really hard but the tabs follow the outline of the inner dished part of the badge almost perfectly. I'll see if I can get better pics in the day light of the back side tomorrow.
Yes he's really good. Did most of the body work on my dads 67 chevelle.
Interesting, should have had him take a pic of the hole before installing the emblem! I am going to try this for sure. Thanks for the pic!
Removed factory badge now. Also some pics of the profile since these badges have quite a thick seal on them and a few better from under the hood. I am trying to figure out where to put some custom red factory style v10 magnum stickers I found, they are 5"x2". Will be easier once they arrive and I can test fit them.
It's been fun looking at all your guys rams. Really some of the most badass trucks on earth here in this thread.
Here's mine from when I bought it until now!
Nov 20th, 2018
Love at first sight
April 18th, 2019
New grille and headlights!
June 4th, 2019
Canopy! Was really into the canopy at first, but that didn't last long. Now it's up for sale as I decided to go in a different direction.
August 16th, 2019
5th wheel hitch, tow mirrors.
Working real hard picking up my burning man trailer.
September 9th, 2019
Today!
Husky toolbox, reinstalled tie down anchors (quite possibly the best decision thus far)
