Mopar launches Ram Runner Stage II kit for Ram 1500
Mopar has introduced the Ram Runner Stage II kit, designed to transform 2009–2011 Ram 1500 models into desert-ready pickups with Baja-inspired suspension and bodywork.
Mopar has unveiled the Ram Runner Stage II kit, offering owners of 2009 to 2011 Ram 1500 pickups a factory-backed route to serious off-road performance. The kit, announced for the 2011 Moab Easter Jeep Safari, delivers a package of suspension, bodywork and hardware upgrades aimed squarely at desert racing and high-speed off-road driving.
The most substantial component is the Pre-Runner Stage II lift kit, priced at $13,270. This includes Fox Racing internal bypass dampers on all four corners, custom upper and lower control arms for the front suspension, and widened, flared fenders to accommodate a broader track. The setup is inspired by Baja trophy trucks, aiming to provide increased wheel travel and stability over rough terrain.
What the Ram Runner Stage II kit adds
- Pre-Runner Stage II suspension lift with Fox Racing internal bypass dampers
- Custom upper and lower front control arms
- High-clearance, flared front and rear fenders (fibreglass)
- Off-road front bumper
- Off-road rear tyre carrier
The new bodywork replaces steel front fenders and rear bed-sides with fibreglass panels finished in Mopar's Liquid Metal racing scheme. This allows for greater suspension articulation and prevents tyre-to-body interference when running aggressive off-road setups. The off-road front bumper and rear tyre carrier complete the conversion, adding both utility and the visual cues of a purpose-built desert racer.
Pricing and availability
Mopar priced the kit's major components individually: $13,270 for the suspension lift, $1,250 for the off-road front bumper, $1,010 for the rear tyre carrier, $1,020 for the front fenders, and $1,350 for the rear fenders. The full package is available to Ram 1500 owners following the Moab event, with Mopar stating that kits would be on sale less than a month after the Safari concluded.
With the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor already on the market as a factory-built high-speed off-roader, Mopar's Ram Runner kit offers Ram owners an official alternative for serious desert work. The Stage II kit is not a complete vehicle, but for those with a suitable Ram 1500, it provides a comprehensive set of parts to match the intent of the Raptor and other specialist pickups.
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