Dodge Ram Advice

[JMF]

Hi guys i'm assuming some of you have or had Dodge Rams so may be able to help, I may be going to view this one in the link below but was just a bit concerned about the below picture, not sure what the section is called but the metal bar with the hood latch on looks really bent ? Is that normal ? I Googled pics of other Rams but can't find any with pics at that angle, thanks for any help

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Dodge-Ram-pickup-truck-/111576081005?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item19fa73e26d

[twodko]

I'm thinking thats its normal configuration. It doesn't raise a red flag for me.
Its a nice looking truck as well. Is that mileage in miles or kilometers?
Either way it's a low mileage truck. I hope it works out for you. 

Try searching for a YouTube vid on replace the hood latch for that
year Ram. It would surely show that cross brace. 

[JMF]

Cool many thanks for the reply, yeah it's in miles

[lukedukem]

I have a cummins in that same body style and I think that there's a gap because the radiator is smaller than mine. I don't have a gap but I have a very thick radiator. Since they used the same bodies for 1500 and 3500 till 2009 I think the difference in engines and radiator size is why there's a gap. 

Luke

[JMF]

Thanks but I was only referring to as why the metal looks bent

[twodko]

I think you would notice a definite area of damage. This would
likely have signs of cracked or crinkled or missing paint.

[Hard Charger]

my 2005 looks like that

no accidents

[Troy]

I think this is the replacement part. Still not the exact same angle:
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts/replacement_direct_fit_radiator_support_tie_bar/REPRA39084/replacementd250307upper.aspx

Troy