Clearance Lights on Cab - Would you get them again?

[MR V]

I am a new member and I have been reading the posts almost daily for about a month. All the information is great. I do have a question: I am ordering a 2500 CTD truck in the fall to replace my 90 Chevy Sportside Truck. I can't decide if I want the Clearance lights on the cab or not, so I thought I would ask the question. Who has them? Would you get them again? Why or why not?

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Waiting to order a 2002 Quadcab SLT 2500 ETH-DEE. Mike

[This message has been edited by MR V (edited 05-17-2001). ]

 

[Batman]

I have them. They came stock on my truck. I like the looks, and I installed a Lund visor that fits sweat around the lights.
I would get them again, I would opt for them if they were not on my truck.
My $0. 02. Hope it helps.
BTW, welcome abaord #ad


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George
2001, 3500 QC 4x4 dually, auto, 4. 10 LS, camper & tow groups, RBW 15K hitch, Lund Visor, Westin Platinum CPS nerf bars, OEM front mud flaps, after-market rear flaps.
Stock... ... ... . for now!

 

[JGblkLand]

I've got em on mine and I think they look great. I'd get em again without a doubt.

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2001 ETH/DEE white, reg. cab, 4x4, front end replacement, luverne nerf bars, no muffler

 

[Sleepy Creek]

I have them on my current truck (see sig) and I had them on my '94 and '99 Ram gassers. I would get them again and I have never had any problems with them; never even had to change a bulb.

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2001. 5 (del'd 1/31/01)2500 SLT Quad 4x4 155"WB, ETC, auto trans (DGP), tow pkg, camper pkg, MOPAR bedliner, 4. 10s, Patriot Blue ...
Jed DuVall

 

[Ethdee]

I just ordered a new truck and did not opt for the clearance lights. I don't like the reflection when it's foggy. Plus, I didn't care for the orange hood at night, but I don't know if the Dodge suffers from that.

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James
1990 <FONT SIZE="1">Ford</FONT SIZE> 1/2 ton shortbed 4x4, 351, 4. 10 LSD

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[Fireman Dave]

You can't see any reflection from inside.

I always wanted the clearance lights when I was looking at trucks. When I ordered my truck, I thought about ordering it without them. I did end up ordering them, and I'm glad. I really like the look of them. $68. option. So my opinion is if you think you want them and don't order them, you may regret it.

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2001 2500; SLT; 4x4; QC; LWB; Auto; 3. 54 LS; 265s; Camper; Tow; Sliding Rear Window; Travel Convenience Group; Cab Clearance Lamps; BedRug; Forest Green; Isspro Pyro, Boost, and Trans Temp Gauges; 27' TT

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I have them on mine, i love them, and i will order them on any other truck i buy. Not only do they make the truck safer, but they make your truck seem bigger to other cars. EVERYBODY gets out of my way when i am in the fast lane.

 

[Okie-Go]

My truck did not have them. I put them on after I bought it. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Without a doubt.

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red, trailer tow package,camper special, lock-right locker, 3. 54 gears,ez edge, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton

 

[Pat_in_Utah]

I say "Get em"! For $68 they look great. I got them for safety reasons too. I have my Clifford alarm set to turn on my lights way before dark. If my clearance lights saves me from getting into even one accident, it's well worth the $68! (I *heard* black, then white trucks are the most likely to get into an accident?)

I haven't heard of any problems with them either. Only had mine for a month, but like em and the great looks!

Pat


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2001. 7 White Sport RAM 2500HD QC SLT 4X4 LB 3. 54 LSD Cummins Auto
My Ram Page

1999 21' Terry Lite Towable 5400# GVW
1990 Kawasaki KLR 250 Enduro

 

[Barry]

I like 'em! You are buying a real truck. It should have real truck lights on it. Mi dos pesos... ... ...

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2001 2500 QC, ETH/DEE,4:10s,LSD,EZ with elbow(28psi)Stage 1 injectors from Carl,Boost/Pyro Guages,4" Turbo back,BD Brake,Mag-Hytec Cover,Kleen Wheels,Energy Release,70 gal. fuel,20K Reese. 31,000 Miles on 03/01/01 TDR Grille Badge(Auto/Truck/RV Dealer)Honda GL 1500 SE Pearl White for fun.

 

[Scooby]

I stayed up at night thinking about this one. Half of me wanted them because it looked cool - the other half was worried about leakage and the fact that it didn't look as "clean" with them on. I always figured that if I really wanted them later, I could get them... . I was actually hoping that some after-market company would make some smaller, flatter ones that looked less-cheap.

There are days of course where I wish I had just ordered them!

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'01 2500 SLT+, QC, LWB, 4X4, 3. 54s, AT, SPA guages, Alpha Liner,DTT VB, SnugTop XV shell with BedRug, Grovers, Roadmasters... every option but running lights!

'98 DUCATI ST2 "Bombed" 944CC with Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Exhaust, F. I. M. Chip, K&N and "modified" air box.

 

[Dave Fritz]

Most people love them or hate them. My 94 has them; Sue ordered them on her 01. We would order them again.

Sue's sister would not let her husband order them on his 01 "brand F" PS because they look "too rednecky" (a direct quote). I don't know what that proves because his taste in trucks is about as good as his taste in women. #ad


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1994 2500HD 4X4 modified for off-road camping
2001 2500 ETH/DEE QC SB 4X4
Fritz's DodgeRam.org

 

[jwgary]

ETHDEE, if I was woried about having the orange hood at night I wouldn't have ordered orange paint! #ad
I love my lights. My '91 gasser had a Lund moon visor with the little lights and they were really cool. It helps when people are following you somewhere at night because they can always see the markers.

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B I G O R A N G E AMBER-FIRE (BURNT ORANGE) / BRITE SILVER 2001(. 5), 2500, SLT, Q-CAB 4x4, SWB, AUTO, 3. 55, LSD, TOWING PACKAGE
ADD-ON'S: LINE-X, 1/4" STEEL LONGHORN HITCH COVER, WESTIN NERF BARS, YELLOW-TOP OPTIMAS

 

[Neal Cassady]

I gotta have them. When shopping for the truck to replace my truck that was totaled it was on my list of things that I had to have. I didn't want to have to add them myself, seen lots of headliners come down and not go back up and stay up the same.

Dave

 

[John Fisher]

Its a no brainer... . Ordered them on mine and love them. Safer, better looking, classy, what more can you do for under 100. 00$



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2001. 5 Silver 2500QC LB,4x4,5. 9L HO Cummins Diesel (ETH), 6-Speed HD Manual (DEE), SLT, 3. 54 Anti-Spin Axle, Camper Special Group, Trailer Tow Group, Snow Plow Group, Clearance lights, most options, no leather. EGT,Boost,Fule pressure, Westin side bars, Linex spray liner,60 Gal. aux tank, (more to come)NRA Life Member. .

 

[KatDiesel]

Yes I have them, and yes I would gladly purchase them again. Love'em. One of the "important" things I had to have when I ordered my truck.

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[This message has been edited by KatDiesel (Eric Howard) (edited 05-17-2001). ]

 

[Bad340fish]

Just what exactly are they for?? I do not have them but my truck is a 2wd 2500. If I were to buy new I would go 4x4 2500 WITH the Cab lights. I personaly don't care for them on 2wd single wheel trucks but they rock on 4x4s and 3500s IMO. Just wondered where the name came from... by the time you could see the light on a low clearance object you can kiss your truck goodbye lol.
Clark

 

[klenger]

I don't have them and can't figure out what I would use them for. I don't have fog lights either.

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Ken Lenger
2001. 5 2500 QC 4X4 SWB SLT, ETC/DDX 5 Speed, 3. 54 (no LSD), camper group, trailer folding mirrors, RBR CD/Radio, LT265/75R16E AT OWL tires, trailer tow group, Patroit Blue / Agate, Westin CPS Step Bars, Jordan Utlima Brake Controller, Weather_Guard 664 tool box
Trailite 21' Travel Trailer, ~4000 lbs loaded.

 

[dresslered]

Clearance lights are required on any vehicle that exceeds a certain width. That is why you have to have them on a 3500 dually. I personally think they look good and add a bit of safety, so had I ordered a 2500, I would have included them.

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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, HO Cummins ETH/DEE, SLT+, 3. 54 LSD, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Heated Leather, Sliding Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine + diff. temp. ), Autometer Ultra-Lite (electric fuel pressure, vacuum), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, Tork Lift camper tie-downs, Mag-Hytec, Mopar Tow Hooks, SmittyBilt Outland Sport Bumper Gaurd, 2-LO kit, AND functional Halo light!
Bigfoot 3000 10. 11 Slide-in Camper. "Do it in a Dually"

 

[Lurch]

Dresslered is right, DOT requirement on anything over 80" wide. The top lights, fender lights, and tailgate lights are required. DOT cops don't bother Joe Public about them but will certainly cite anyone running commercial. Lights have to be functioning & you are supposed to carry at least one spare of each color with you.

Besides, they look cool.

Eric