Cab "Clearance" Lights

MattH · 11-01-2009, 07:19 PM

To those who have done this before... What is the first step that I need to take to install clearnace lights and what should be expecting in the install. Is there a write up on this anywhere? The beast is a 2005 2500 4dr Longbed. It came stock without clearance lights and I am looking into getting them. Thanks.

- Matt

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TexasHemi · 11-01-2009, 07:23 PM

The first step would be figuring out where you want to put them. If you want to have them in stock locations then find someone who has them and make up a template for yourself of you could put them where you like since the 3rd gen trucks did not come with the guides on the inside of the roof like the 2nd gen trucks. There will be a plug behind the a-pillar to plug the harness into so that's covered. When you do put them on, I suggest being very generous with the silicon to make sure the lights do not leak

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NFerno · 11-01-2009, 07:41 PM

My Recons came with instructions on how to measure to put them in the stock location. Go to Office Max or something and get you one of those "Visa-A-Vis" markers. It's a wet erase marker. You can draw lines and stuff on the roof with it and wipe it off when you're done with a damp towel. They explained how and where to measure from and where to draw lines. If I recall, we used two people to stretch a piece of masking tape across with the edges where the lines go. Then just measure and mark off.

Set the lights where they belong without screwing them in and then step back and look and see if you want to move the lights around from what they say. I remember I moved mine a little bit to look a little more like I wanted. Then drill your holes. The first hole in your baby's roof is real nerve racking, but after that it was smooth sailing.

It wasn't hard at all. Just take your time and quadruple check all your measurements and placement before you drill. The hardest part was probably taking down the headliner. We could have easily done it in an hr and a half to 2 hrs but we took our time and BSed a lot. It took us about 4 but we took our time and had fun doin it. Good luck!

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NFerno · 11-01-2009, 07:42 PM

I forgot to add, on the harness that goes through the roof and plugs in, we shaved down the little plastic lip on it so we didn't have to drill as big of a hole. Use a LOT of sealant and you won't have a problem.

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MattH · 11-02-2009, 06:14 PM

Do any of you have pics? Do the stock cab lights light up only in the front or the whole shell lights up (front and back... for instant your behind a truck with cab lights going up a hill... can you see the cab lights from behind?)

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TexasHemi · 11-02-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MattH

Do any of you have pics? Do the stock cab lights light up only in the front or the whole shell lights up (front and back... for instant your behind a truck with cab lights going up a hill... can you see the cab lights from behind?)

I'm pretty sure the stock lights are lit all the way around, while the Recon LEDs I have mostly face forward.

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MattH · 11-02-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasHemi

I'm pretty sure the stock lights are lit all the way around, while the Recon LEDs I have mostly face forward.

Your quick! I would kind of like them to go all the way around if thats what they are stock. If you post some pics I might be able to make up my mind

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TexasHemi · 11-02-2009, 06:35 PM

Night shot:

I'll go snap some pictures real fast of them on during the day

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TexasHemi · 11-02-2009, 06:43 PM

Here ya go. The light being visible all around wasn't really needed for me since I have the valance lights, running lights, and now lights on the toolbox.

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Dodgezilla · 11-02-2009, 09:22 PM

I've got a set of brand new stock cab-lights w/o harness in the classifieds......

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TBULL · 11-03-2009, 03:51 PM

Go to your local dealership and ask them for the kit. I paid i think around $90.00 for mine but it came with a template and everything I needed. The template is drawn out so it looks like they came on the truck from the factory. The first hole like the other poster said is nerve racking but after that it's no biggy. It took us 4 hours but we could have been done in an hour or so but we took our time and the headliner was time consuming like the previous post said. Good Luck!!

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MattH · 11-03-2009, 11:04 PM

Thanks for the help guys. TexasHemi, they look awesome... and Dodgezilla, Sooo do they light up all the way around?

If so I will keep you in mind! Thanks!

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11-01-2009, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-01-2009, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
TexasHemi Diesel Head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 1,740 Thanks: 43 Thanked 63 Times in 38 Posts TexasHemi's Truck Pics	The first step would be figuring out where you want to put them. If you want to have them in stock locations then find someone who has them and make up a template for yourself of you could put them where you like since the 3rd gen trucks did not come with the guides on the inside of the roof like the 2nd gen trucks. There will be a plug behind the a-pillar to plug the harness into so that's covered. When you do put them on, I suggest being very generous with the silicon to make sure the lights do not leak __________________ Franco R. // Don't know how to post pictures? - Click Here! '03 Ram 1500 - The Hemi that wishes it was a Cummins

11-01-2009, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
NFerno Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Tx Posts: 134 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts NFerno's Truck Pics	My Recons came with instructions on how to measure to put them in the stock location. Go to Office Max or something and get you one of those "Visa-A-Vis" markers. It's a wet erase marker. You can draw lines and stuff on the roof with it and wipe it off when you're done with a damp towel. They explained how and where to measure from and where to draw lines. If I recall, we used two people to stretch a piece of masking tape across with the edges where the lines go. Then just measure and mark off. Set the lights where they belong without screwing them in and then step back and look and see if you want to move the lights around from what they say. I remember I moved mine a little bit to look a little more like I wanted. Then drill your holes. The first hole in your baby's roof is real nerve racking, but after that it was smooth sailing. It wasn't hard at all. Just take your time and quadruple check all your measurements and placement before you drill. The hardest part was probably taking down the headliner. We could have easily done it in an hr and a half to 2 hrs but we took our time and BSed a lot. It took us about 4 but we took our time and had fun doin it. Good luck! __________________ 2005 QCSB 2500 4x4. Leveled, 35x12.50x17 Mud Grapplers, Helo Maxx 8 Black, K&N Filter, Bully Dog Triple Dog, Straight Pipe, and all the shaking from that darn Cummins made my silencer ring fall out...

11-01-2009, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
NFerno Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Tx Posts: 134 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts NFerno's Truck Pics	I forgot to add, on the harness that goes through the roof and plugs in, we shaved down the little plastic lip on it so we didn't have to drill as big of a hole. Use a LOT of sealant and you won't have a problem. __________________ 2005 QCSB 2500 4x4. Leveled, 35x12.50x17 Mud Grapplers, Helo Maxx 8 Black, K&N Filter, Bully Dog Triple Dog, Straight Pipe, and all the shaking from that darn Cummins made my silencer ring fall out...

11-02-2009, 06:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
MattH Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nokesville Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts MattH's Truck Pics	Do any of you have pics? Do the stock cab lights light up only in the front or the whole shell lights up (front and back... for instant your behind a truck with cab lights going up a hill... can you see the cab lights from behind?) __________________ BFGoodrich M/T, Turbo Silencer Ring MIA, Tow Bags, 4'' Custom Turboback. Cat and Muffler MIA

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TexasHemi Diesel Head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 1,740 Thanks: 43 Thanked 63 Times in 38 Posts TexasHemi's Truck Pics	Night shot: I'll go snap some pictures real fast of them on during the day __________________ Franco R. // Don't know how to post pictures? - Click Here! '03 Ram 1500 - The Hemi that wishes it was a Cummins

11-02-2009, 06:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
TexasHemi Diesel Head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 1,740 Thanks: 43 Thanked 63 Times in 38 Posts TexasHemi's Truck Pics	Here ya go. The light being visible all around wasn't really needed for me since I have the valance lights, running lights, and now lights on the toolbox. __________________ Franco R. // Don't know how to post pictures? - Click Here! '03 Ram 1500 - The Hemi that wishes it was a Cummins

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Dodgezilla Diesel Head Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Coast Posts: 3,444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts Dodgezilla's Truck Pics	I've got a set of brand new stock cab-lights w/o harness in the classifieds...... __________________ 04 Ram 2500 305/555 HO,48RE,4x4,3:73s,QC,LB,Infinity sound,MOPAR DVD,Green /Silver,PW Wheels,4"exh w/ 6.7l+BullyDog mufflers,Timbrens,Bilsteins,VA C3.2,DS Predator,Westachs,Fumoto,BHAF,2nd gen intake,HE351,ImitationTrainHorn,TRM, 16" pusher fan

11-03-2009, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
TBULL Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts TBULL's Truck Pics	Go to your local dealership and ask them for the kit. I paid i think around $90.00 for mine but it came with a template and everything I needed. The template is drawn out so it looks like they came on the truck from the factory. The first hole like the other poster said is nerve racking but after that it's no biggy. It took us 4 hours but we could have been done in an hour or so but we took our time and the headliner was time consuming like the previous post said. Good Luck!! __________________

11-03-2009, 11:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
MattH Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nokesville Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts MattH's Truck Pics	Thanks for the help guys. TexasHemi, they look awesome... and Dodgezilla, Sooo do they light up all the way around? If so I will keep you in mind! Thanks! __________________ BFGoodrich M/T, Turbo Silencer Ring MIA, Tow Bags, 4'' Custom Turboback. Cat and Muffler MIA