Baja Designs' 7 XL Linkable bar pairs seven XL Sport LED lights with a linkable mounting system for the front bumper of 2019-and-newer Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks. The manufacturer rates the Sport version at 22,134 total lumens. Because the bar sits low on the bumper, it avoids the hood glare that roof and hood-mounted setups can create, and each light adjusts 45 degrees vertically, or the whole unit does, with independent horizontal adjustment for straight or arc layouts. Those adjustments let you match the bar to the bumper's contour, which is what separates a linkable bar from a fixed pod. The kit also includes pre-load kit hardware for a more rigid mount on a long bar.
Check fitment before ordering. If your 2025+ Ram has adaptive cruise control with the square module under the grille, this light bar will not work. For the bumper-off install, the manufacturer's instructions start with a battery disconnect and a list of tools. The sheet then covers removing the lower valence, unplugging the bumper harness connector, and loosening the bumper mounts. One owner on a user forum said the bumper removal was manageable alone, but they wanted help putting it back on. Searches for this kit usually come down to Ram 2500 XL linkable light bar install, Ram 3500 bumper light bar fitment, and 7 XL Sport Baja Designs bumper kit.
Not if the truck has adaptive cruise control with the square module under the grille. The manufacturer states that this light bar will not work on those trucks.
Owners on user forums report about three hours to remove the bumper, mount the brackets, and reinstall the bumper. Having a second person help with the bumper reinstall is recommended.
According to the manufacturer, the kit includes a seven-light linkable bar, two mounting brackets, a wiring harness (640115), two pre-load kits, black rock guards, and all necessary mounting hardware.
This is a bumper-off install, so plan for a full afternoon. The manufacturer's installation sheet calls for a 1/2" wrench, a flathead screwdriver, and 10mm, 18mm, and 24mm sockets. Disconnect the driver-side battery terminal first, then remove the front lower valence and its fasteners. Unplug the bumper harness connector behind the bumper, above the driver-side fog light. Loosen the bumper mounts and remove the lower bolts before lifting the bumper off, then fit the brackets and reinstall. Owners on user forums warn that the center light can tilt downward if the rubber bumper tab does not contact the bumper, so check alignment before final tightening.
