IRONBISON
Installation Guide for IRONBISON models including: IB-DCS1-05 Front Bumper, IB-DCS1-05, Front Bumper, Bumper
IRONBISON Front Bumper Compatible with 2019-2024 RAM 1500 (Exclude 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic/Rebel/Diesel / 21-24 TRX Model) Can Add LED Light Bar Fine Texture Black Truck Bumper Guard Bull Bar : Automotive
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DocumentDocument90-180 min Cutting Not Required Drilling Not Required Part List GUARDIAN FRONT BUMPER PART NO. IB-DCS1-05 FITS: 2019-2024 Dodge Ram 1500 Exclude: 2019-2024 Classic Models 2019-2024 Diesel Models 2019-2024 Rebel Models 2021-2024 TRX Models Torque & Tools Fastener Size 6mm 8mm 10mm 12mm Tightening Torque (ft-lbs) 7-8.5 18-20 35-40 60-70 Wrench Required 10mm 13mm 16mm 18mm Allen Wrench Required 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm BEFORE INSTALLATION REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT DEPEND ON THE PARTS LIST. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. BUMPER IS HEAVY, ASSISTANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. Rubber Edge Trim Upper Mesh Fill Panel "L" LED Bracket x2 Center Mesh Fill Panel Passenger/right Frame Bracket Front Bumper Assembly Driver/left Frame Bracket Passenger/right Support Bracket License Plate Bracket & Square Plastic Plug x2 Passenger/right Bumper Bracket Driver/left Driver/left Support Bumper Bracket Bracket www.ironbisonauto.com Customer Support: service@ironbisonauto.com x8 10mm x 30mm x 2.5mm Flat Washer x8 10mm Lock Washer x8 10mm Hex Nut Use to attach the Bumper and Brackets to the Frame x4 x2 10mm x 40mm Double Bolt Plate 8mm x 35mm Bolt Plate x2 x6 x10 x8 x4 Use to attach the Bar style LED light or Upper Mesh Fill Panel to the Bumper (Stainless Steel): Use to attach Center Mesh Fill Panel & License Plate Bracket to the Bumper: 8mm Plastic Retainer 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt 8mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washer 8mm Lock Washer 8mm Hex Nut x4 x2 x8 x4 x4 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt 8mm x 16mm Hex Bolt 8mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washer 8mm Lock Washer 8mm Hex Nut x6 6mm x 20mm Combo Bolt x2 x4 6mm x 20mm 6mm x 18mm Button Head Bolt Flat Washer x2 6mm Nylon Lock Nut x1 4mm Allen Wrench Use to attach the Parking Sensors on the Bumper x2 x2 x2 x2 x6 Sensor Cap Foam Spacer Foam Seal Sensor Hole Plastic Plug (Use on the models without Front Sensor) Sensor Cover (Cover the sensor when it fails) www.ironbisonauto.com Page 1 of 8 Rev. 6/28/23 (JH) STEP 1 Remove the license plate and bracket if equipped. STEP 2 From below/behind the bumper, release the clips attaching the center plastic panel to the opening in the bumper, (Figs 1 & 2). Unplug wiring harness to sensors in panel if equipped. NOTE: Models with automatic air dam, it may be easier to temporarily remove the air dam assembly for bumper bracket installation. FIG 1 STEP 3 On the driver/left side of the bumper, remove the inner (2) factory bolts attaching the bumper to the frame, (Fig 3) FIG 3 Front (Fig 3) Remove the (2) inner bumper bracket bolts (arrows). Driver/left side pictured from behind bumper. Release the clips (Fig 1) Release the clips attaching the center plastic panel to the back of the outer bumper cover. NOTE: Panel pictured from behind bumper FIG 2 STEP 4 Select the (1) 8mm Bolt Plate and (1) 8mm Plastic Retainer, (Fig 4). Insert the Bolt Plate through the hole in the bumper bracket, (Fig 5). Thread the Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt Plate to help hold the Bolt Plate in place. NOTE: Plastic Retainer use is optional. FIG 4 (Fig 2) Center panel removed. Models with sensors, unplug sensors to remove panel 8mm Plastic Retainer 8mm Bolt Plate (Fig 4) From the front, insert Bolt Plate through hole in factory bumper bracket. Thread Plastic Retainer onto Bolt Plate www.ironbisonauto.com Page 2 of 8 Rev. 6/28/23 (JH) FIG 5 Front FIG 7 (Fig 5) Insert Bolt Plate through driver/left side bumper bracket (arrow) STEP 5 Select the driver/left Frame Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 8mm Flat Washer, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Fig 6). Next, attach the Frame Bracket to the (2) threaded holes in the bumper bracket with the included (2) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figs 7 & 8). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. FIG 6 Front (2) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts (2) 8mm Lock Washers (2) 8mm Flat Washers Front (Fig 7) Attach the driver/left Frame Bracket to the (2) threaded holes FIG 8 Front (Fig 8) Driver/left Frame Bracket attached to threaded holes in back of factory bumper bracket (arrows) 8mm Flat Washer 8mm Lock Washer 8mm Hex Nut 8mm Bolt Plate (Fig 6) Attach the driver/left Frame Bracket to the Bolt Plate STEP 6 Next, loosen but do not remove the body bolt from the bottom of the frame, (Fig 9). On models with tow hooks, this is the rear mounting bolt. Select the driver/left Support Bracket, (Fig 10). Slide the slotted end of the Support Bracket under the head of the body bolt, (Fig 11). Attach the bent end of the Support Bracket to the back of the Frame Bracket with (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figs 10 & 12). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. www.ironbisonauto.com Page 3 of 8 Rev. 6/28/23 (JH) FIG 9 Front FIG 12 (Fig 9) Loosen but do not remove body mount bolt (arrow). Model with tow hook pictured FIG 10 Front 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt (2) 8mm Flat Washers 8mm Lock Washer 8mm Hex Nut (Fig 10) Slide driver/left Support Bracket between tow hook (or spacer on bottom of frame) and body bolt FIG 11 (Fig 12) Attach bent end of Support Bracket to back of Frame Bracket (arrow) STEP 7 Select the driver/left Bumper Bracket. Attach the Bumper Bracket to the inner facing side of the Frame Bracket with (1) 10mm Double Bolt Plate, (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figs 13-14). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. FIG 13 Front (Fig 11) Slide driver/left Support Bracket between tow hook (or spacer on bottom of frame) and body bolt Front 10mm Double Bolt Plate (2) 10mm Flat Washers (2) 10mm Lock Washers (2) 10mm Hex Nuts (Fig 13) Attach driver/left Bumper Bracket to inside of Frame Bracket www.ironbisonauto.com Page 4 of 8 Rev. 6/28/23 (JH) FIG 14 Front (Fig 14) Driver/left Bumper Bracket installed STEP 8 Repeat Steps 3 - 7 to install the passenger/right side Brackets. STEP 9 Carefully unwrap the Bumper. Attach the included Edge Trim to the edge of the Bumper, (Fig 15). Cut Edge Trim as necessary. FIG 15 STEP 10 Determine if vehicle is equipped with parking sensors. Models without sensors: a. Push the included (2) Sensor Hole Plastic Plugs into the holes for sensors, (Fig 16). Skip to Step 11. Models with parking sensors. a. Unplug and remove the (2) center sensors from the factory bumper. b. Select (1) sensor. Remove the silicone seal from the end of the sensor. Slide the included larger Foam Seal over front of sensor, (Fig 17). c. Insert sensor with Seal into sensor mount on the Bumper, (Fig 18). d. Place Foam Spacer onto the end of sensor. Push Sensor Cap and snap onto the sensor mount, (Fig 18). e. Repeat Steps to install the remaining FIG 16 Sensor Hole Plastic Plugs (Fig 16) Models without sensors, push Sensor Hole Plastic Plugs into sensor mounts (Fig 15) Push Edge Trim onto edge of the Bumper (arrows). Cut Edge Trim to fit www.ironbisonauto.com Page 5 of 8 Rev. 6/28/23 (JH) FIG 17 Sensor Seal (Fig 17) Remove silicone seal from sensor. Slide large Sensor Seal over end of sensor FIG 18 Foam Spacer Sensor Cap Sensor Seal (Fig 18) Push sensor into back of Sensor Mount c. Select the light, (not included). Attach light to "L" Light Brackets with the hardware included (2) 8mm x 16mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (Fig 19). Adjust the width of the Brackets to the light and fully tighten bracket hardware. Upper Mesh Fill Panel Installation (do not install fill panel if installing lights). a. Select (1) "L" Light Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the slot in the back of the Bumper with (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Fig 19). Do not tighten hardware at this time. b. Repeat previous Step to attach the remaining Bracket. c. Select the Upper Mesh Fill Panel. Attach the tabs on the Panel to the "L" Light Brackets with the included (2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 20). Push the Fill Panel up against the back of the opening, align, adjust and fully tighten hardware. FIG 19 8mm x 16mm Hex Bolt 8mm Lock Washer 8mm Flat Washer STEP 11 Determine if accessory lights, (not included), or Upper Mesh Fill Panel will be installed at this time. Note: This step will use stainless steel hardware. 20" Bar style LED light (not included): a. Select (1) "L" LED Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the slot in the back of the Bumper with (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Fig19). Do not tighten hardware at this time. b. Repeat previous Step to attach the remaining Bracket. 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt (2) 8mm Flat Washers 8mm Lock Washer 8mm Hex Nut (Fig 19) Attach "L" Brackets if installing LED center light (not included) or Upper Mesh Fill Panel. www.ironbisonauto.com Page 6 of 8 Rev. 6/28/23 (JH) FIG 20 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt (2) 8mm Flat Washers 8mm Lock Washer 8mm Hex Nut FIG 21 (Fig 20) Attach Upper Mesh Fill Panel to "L" Brackets (Do not install Fill Panel with LED light) Front (Fig 21) Insert Double Bolt Plate under and back through Bumper Bracket and Bumper FIG 22 STEP 12 With assistance, position the Front Bumper Assembly up to the inside of the Frame Brackets. Temporarily support the weight of the Bumper. WARNING: To avoid possible injury or damage to the vehicle, do not proceed until the Bumper is fully and safely supported. WARNING! Do not crawl under bumper unless it is properly supported on blocks or stands or the bumper may fall. Double Bolt Plate Front (2) 10mm Flat Washers (2) 10mm Lock Washers (2) 10mm Hex Nuts (Fig 22) Attach Bumper to Bracket and Double Bolt Plate FIG 23 STEP 13 Insert (1) 10mm Double Bolt Plate into the center opening in the Bumper, under the Bumper Bracket and through the Bumper and Bracket, (Fig 21). Attach the Bumper to the Bracket and Double Bolt Plate with (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figs 22 & 23). Do not fully tighten at this time. Repeat this Step to attach the passenger/right side of the Bumper to the Brackets. Front (Fig 23) Driver/left side of Bumper attached to Bracket and Double Bolt Plate (arrows) www.ironbisonauto.com Page 7 of 8 Rev. 6/28/23 (JH) STEP 14 Level and adjust the Bumper and fully tighten all hardware. STEP 16 Plug the bumper wire harness into the sensors if equipped. STEP 15 Models with front license plate, attach the License Plate Bracket to the front of the Bumper with the included (2) 6mm x 20mm Button Head Bolts, (4) 6mm Flat Washers and (2) 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Fig 24). Push the included (2) Square Plastic Plugs into the square holes in the Bracket. Reuse the factory hardware to attach the license plate to the Plastic Plugs. FIG 24 (2) 6mm x 20mm Button Head Bolts (4) 6mm Flat Washers (2) 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts STEP 17 Attach the Center Mesh Fill Panel to the front of the Bumper with the included (6) 6mm Button Head Combo Bolts, (Fig 25). FIG 25 (2) Square Plastic Plugs (Fig 24) Attach License Plate Bracket to Bumper (6) 6mm Combo Bolts Front (Fig 25) Attach Center Mesh Fill Panel (optional) STEP 18 Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight. www.ironbisonauto.com Page 8 of 8 Rev. 6/28/23 (JH)