What's different on a sport model than a regular 1500
#1
![Default](https://dodgeforum.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
So I'm cruising around the accessories part of ebay and see some relatively priced brush guards. As I'm looking at them some of them say will not fit sport model. Now I know that in 99 the design of the sport model changed with different bumpers and headlights along with a painted rear bumper.
As for my truck its a 98 that was built in 97 so I'm assuming that it is only a 1500 with painted bumpers. But my question is what would be so different to make a brush guard not fit a sport model? Unless they are referring to the off road editions.?
I apologize if I didn't title the thread correctly. If it is incorrect please let me know or change it.
As for my truck its a 98 that was built in 97 so I'm assuming that it is only a 1500 with painted bumpers. But my question is what would be so different to make a brush guard not fit a sport model? Unless they are referring to the off road editions.?
I apologize if I didn't title the thread correctly. If it is incorrect please let me know or change it.
#2
#4
![Default](https://dodgeforum.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
This has been discussed at length and could have been answered by doing a search. Most manufacturers are too lazy to do the research and simply state "will not fit Sport models" when the reality is that only the '99-up Sports are significantly different. Earlier models are nothing more than a color-matched bumper and accessories should fit without problem.
#6
![Default](https://dodgeforum.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Ok, since Miami is always pissy about these kind of easy search threads, I'll make this thread relevant and useful in a search.
From 1994-1998 the Sport package included:
SLT Laramie trim group (You could also order it with the SLT Plus trim)
Color-matched front grille and bumper
Fog lights
Color-matched tailight bezels
Roll Pan (Very rare; Most Sport Rams came with a rear bumper, but a roll pan was standard)
or Color matched rear bumper (Optional)
"SPORT" decal on rear bedsides
Flame Red, Black, or Aqua green "RAM 1500" door emblems
The only difference between '94-98 Sports and regular SLT Rams were that the bumpers were color matched. All accesories made for a 1994-2001 Non Sport Ram will fit a 1994-1998 Ram Sport.
The 1999-2001 Ram Sport included all of above except (below) which are different:
Color-matched urethane front bumper
Color matched grille (Was different than SLT design)
All emblems were replaced with a outline decal design
"SPORT" decal moved to hood sides
Any accessory made to fit on the front bumper of a 1994-2001 Ram will not fit a 1999-2001 Ram Sport, as the bumper and grille were different.
From 1994-1998 the Sport package included:
SLT Laramie trim group (You could also order it with the SLT Plus trim)
Color-matched front grille and bumper
Fog lights
Color-matched tailight bezels
Roll Pan (Very rare; Most Sport Rams came with a rear bumper, but a roll pan was standard)
or Color matched rear bumper (Optional)
"SPORT" decal on rear bedsides
Flame Red, Black, or Aqua green "RAM 1500" door emblems
The only difference between '94-98 Sports and regular SLT Rams were that the bumpers were color matched. All accesories made for a 1994-2001 Non Sport Ram will fit a 1994-1998 Ram Sport.
The 1999-2001 Ram Sport included all of above except (below) which are different:
Color-matched urethane front bumper
Color matched grille (Was different than SLT design)
All emblems were replaced with a outline decal design
"SPORT" decal moved to hood sides
Any accessory made to fit on the front bumper of a 1994-2001 Ram will not fit a 1999-2001 Ram Sport, as the bumper and grille were different.
#7
Trending Topics
#8
![Default](https://dodgeforum.com/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Here is a picture of a 1994-1998 Ram Sport:
![](http://vlane.com/img/chrome/7070.jpg)
1999-2001 Ram Sport:
![](http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/PurpleDodgeKent/009-5.jpg)
Regular SLT 1994-2001 Ram for ****s and giggles:
![](http://www.allpar.com/photos/dodge/ram/1997/ram.jpg)
Last edited by PurplDodge; 12-01-2009 at 05:17 PM.
#9
#10