ARB Sahara Deluxe Bar
1994–2002 Dodge Ram 1500 / Dodge Ram 2500 / Dodge Ram 3500
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Overview:
The ARB Sahara Deluxe Bar is a premium front bumper designed specifically for Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 models from 1994 to 2002. Engineered to enhance vehicle protection and functionality, this robust steel bumper is ideal for off-road enthusiasts and touring adventurers who demand reliable front-end defense and versatile mounting options. It provides a solid foundation for accessories such as winches, driving lights, and CB antennas, making it a perfect upgrade for those who frequently travel in remote or rugged environments.
With its thoughtful design and compatibility with modern vehicle safety features, the Sahara Deluxe Bar ensures your Dodge Ram maintains its factory safety systems while gaining superior protection and utility. This bumper is tailored to fit a wide range of Dodge Ram trims, excluding Sport models due to their unique grille configuration.
Key Features:
The ARB Sahara Deluxe Bar combines rugged durability with practical features to enhance your vehicle’s capability and safety:
- All-steel construction with a durable black powder coat finish for long-lasting corrosion resistance
- Split-pan design to improve airflow and engine cooling
- Fully engineered mounting system compatible with factory collision avoidance, parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control where applicable
- Provision for electric low mount winches up to 15,000 lb capacity, including hawse fairlead spacer kit (part #3500600) for hawse fairlead installation
- Optional center tube available in polished or painted finish for added style and strength
- Multi-fold upswept and tapered wing design for enhanced approach angles and vehicle aesthetics
- Extensive under protection panels to shield vital components from off-road hazards
- Provision for OE fog lights and additional driving lights
- Twin Hi-Lift jack points for recovery and maintenance tasks
- Polyurethane buffers to absorb impacts and reduce vibration
Construction & Design:
The Sahara Deluxe Bar is crafted from heavy-duty steel, ensuring maximum strength and durability in demanding off-road conditions. Its black powder coat finish provides excellent resistance against rust and environmental wear. The split-pan design is a key engineering feature that facilitates optimal airflow to the radiator and engine bay, helping maintain cooling efficiency during intense driving situations.
ARB’s fully engineered mounting system integrates seamlessly with the Dodge Ram’s chassis and safety systems, preserving factory sensor functionality and adaptive technologies. The bumper’s multi-fold upswept wings not only improve approach angles but also contribute to a sleek, aggressive appearance that complements the Ram’s rugged styling.
Installation & Fitment:
The ARB Sahara Deluxe Bar is designed for direct bolt-on installation on Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 models from 1994 through 2002, excluding Sport models due to their unique grille design. Installation requires basic mechanical skills and common hand tools. For winch installations using a hawse fairlead, the separate hawse fairlead spacer kit (part #3500600) is required to ensure proper fitment.
All mounting points are engineered to align precisely with factory chassis locations, minimizing installation time and preserving vehicle structural integrity. The bumper maintains compatibility with original equipment fog lights and sensors, ensuring no loss of factory features.
What's Included:
- ARB Sahara Deluxe Bar front bumper assembly
- Polyurethane impact buffers
- Mounting hardware and brackets
- Provisioned wiring harness locations for fog and driving lights
- Installation instructions
Ideal For:
This bumper is ideal for Dodge Ram owners who require enhanced front-end protection without sacrificing factory safety features. It suits off-road enthusiasts, overlanders, and anyone who frequently drives in remote or rugged terrain. The Sahara Deluxe Bar is also perfect for those looking to equip their Ram with winches, auxiliary lighting, and communication antennas for extended touring and recovery capabilities.
