I just purchased a 2007 Ram 1500 SLT with the 5.7L Hemi. I have a couple of questions about it.
First, it has factory tow package. On previous trucks that I have owned which had aftermarket electric brake systems, there was a control box mounted under the dash. I don't find one on this truck. Is it built in to the trucks braking system? is it tucked up under the dash or under the hood? I can't seem to locate one.
Also, according to the VIN Decoder, it has the Sentry Key system. I was only provided with one key by the dealer and it appears to be just a regular key. Will a key purchased from say Ebay or such work on this system? I can imagine that one purchased from a dealer is going to be quite expensive.

 

There is probably a connector for a trailer brake controller, but, probably not the controller itself.

No clue on the key.

 

Does not come with a controller but there is a plug under the dash for it, You will need the pigtail to tie it to whatever controller you use:
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Do you have a black key or gray key? Black key = no SKIM, gray key = chip for SKIM.

 

Gray key

 

Yep, chipped key. You don't necessarily have to buy it from the dealer, but you will need to get a blank one and have it cut and matched to your SKIM.

 

Yeah, I found some on Ebay that he guarantees will work, we'll see!

 

I noticed a Ram Big Horn the other day with a rear bumper that has the cut outs for the exhaust. Unfortunately I don't know what year it was. Does anyone know if there is a similar one that will fit my 07? On mine the exhaust turns out behind each rear wheel and I think the Big Horn style just looks better. And mine has a pretty good ding on the right side and I would like to replace it anyway.

 

If it's factory then it's an 09 or newer, may just be a custom job on the factory bumper if it's 3rd gen. As far as I know there isn't an aftermarket retrofit bumper like that.

 

Do you think an 09 would possibly fit my 07?

 

Wouldn't bet on it.