Light package

[bombero]

I just ordered a 05 1ton and one of the options was a light package. I didnt order it because I hate the roof clearance lights. Now I read a thred that if you order a 1 ton you get those ugly things. I need some help??

 

[rfoust]

Oops... ... ... . hmmmmm, I specifically ordered my 2500 WITH those ugly things.



Talk to your dealer---just because you ordered it doesn't mean it is built. I am sure you can change the order so those ugly lights won't be there.

 

[yogibear]

They won't delete them if its a dually.

 

[KD7GYJ]

I think the light package includes a light in the engine compartment, illuminated vanity mirrors in the shades, lighted glove box, and a couple other things. Anything else I'm missing. That is something you might want.



Blair

 

[bombero]

I dont want the clearance lights on the roof. It is a big deal for me. I ordered a 3500 SRW 4X4, with most of the options but I hate those lights. This being Fri nite I cant get to the salesman I ordered it from until Mon so maybe someone would know??

 

[scootergmc]

Clearance lights are standard on the 3500's.

 

[DaleStevenson]

My truck is a '04. 5 3500 SRW. If you ordered a 3500 '04. 5 you WILL get the clearance lights. Dunno for sure about '05. I did not want them either but had not choice. Now that I have them I like them. Just looks more like a truck I suppose. Good luck with your new truck, mine sure is great... .

 

[KD7GYJ]

I like the lights on the top. They automatically tell me it's a 3500. They take a bit getting use to, but they look great in the dark.

 

[klenger]

Can't see them anyway when you are sitting in the important position.

 

[fj40dave]

I heard that the lights on the cab and the one in the center of the tail gate are required on one ton trucks? Some kind of Federal regulation or something?

 

[Bertram65]

Love the lights, as stated all the 3500s come with them, only the dually comes with the one on the tailgate, I wish mine came with it. I don't like seeing 1500s with the cab lights, there should be a law against it!!

 

[HENCHR]

My 3500 single wheel didn't come with the lights on the tailgate but I want to add them. I just like the way they look. Has anyone done that with theirs? I imagine getting the wires setup coul dbe tricky.

 

[sschu600]

Redneck lights(roof) standard on the 3500 05 srw & drw. Tailgate light standard on 3500 05 drw only.



The wiring harness should have the provisions for the tailgate light on 3500 srw. May just have to run wires in tailgate.

 

[sschu600]

BTW, light package has nothing to do with either the tailgate light or the roof marker light.

 

[SLinse]

as sschu600 stated, the loght group has nothing to do with the clearence lights.



The light group is: underhood light, vanity miror lights, ash tray light, and cup holder light. I recommend getting it!

 

[JRihani]

I didn't see it mentioned, the light group also comes with the automatic dimming rearview mirror.

 

[TBrennan]

Federal regulations require the clearance lights on vehicles over 80 (or 80. 5) inches wide. Therefore they are required on duallys. The requirement has nothing to do with carrying capacity, only width.



Dodge installs them on all 3500s so you can't opt out even if you get a SRW truck. I suppose you could legally remove them from a SRW truck and repair the holes but it would probably be easier and cheaper to buy a 2500 exactly the same without the lights and just change the rear springs to those of the 3500 as I think that's the only difference on a 2500/3500 diesel SRW truck.

 

[bombero]

Thanks for all the imput. I think I am stuck with the clearance lights. Besides the looks, they make cleaning and waxing the roof a lot harder. Removing all the bugs ect is going to **** me off every time!

 

[Carlsummers]

And here I am, wanting to put cab lights on my 2500.....

 

[EEdmondson]

Bombero,



You'll get used to them and probably grow to like them. i don't have them but I think they are kinda kool.