38 Cigarette

My 2500 Sport QC doesnt have them, and I'd like to add them. A few questions for you guys :

* how do you get the lights centered / lined up / properly positioned on the roof ?
* who makes a quality kit ?
* is it a DIY job, or should I just have a shop do it ?

Thanks in advance.

12vordie

The dealer offers a nice kit w/ the drilling template. That would be the way I would go. There is an older thread on here somewhere about this same subject, could help you alot.

38 Cigarette

Thanks 12vordie ! I had first tried searching using 'cab clearance lights' but cab was too short to be recognized. I just tried searching with 'clearance lights' after you posted and found the thread you mentioned. Thanks alot !

I didnt realize it, but there are different colors of cab clearance lights :

* clear smoke colored
* clear
* clear amber
* factory non-clear amber

After thinking about it, my truck is silver . . maybe the smoke would look good . . . ?

hmmm . .

ArcticWolf

There were some other posts on this subject (try doing a search), I seem to remember reading that someone said once they removed their headliner they found markings (by Dodge) inside the cab roof where to drill the holes....

cumminsdriver635

It couldnt be easier with the template dodge gives you in their kit. We put some on my buddies. VERY easy do it yourself job if you ask me. I would buy the kit from dodge. Its a quality kit if you ask me. Very easy to center too.

Eric

12vordie

You are right, I helped a buddy of mine install a kit he got from the dealer, best way to go abou it

13FOX

How much are this kits? I have to go to the Mercedes dealer tomorrow. I will ask them about this kit. Does it have a part #?

HOdiesel80

38Cigarette, I just put my clearance lights last weekend. I bought a set (genuine Mopar) off ebay for about $24. It came with a template and all wiring etc. I didn't use the template that was provided though. The cab has pre-drilled centering holes for the marker lights. I just used those. Slapped the marker light up there and marked the 2 mounting holes and drilled from inside the cab. Fairly simple project, but an assistant will come in very handy. I spliced into my gauge lighing for light, easy.

38 Cigarette

Yes, thats correct. There are the 1" holes there that some guys just used to drill from the inside out instead of using a template placed on the roof outside.

38 Cigarette

That sounds good Eric, thanks for the info, thats what I wanted to hear.

Does the factory kit only come with the non-clear amber ( orangeish ) lenses ? Thats what I have on my '97 1500 that where factory installed.

38 Cigarette

In another thread, someone mentioned that they where $145.00 from a Dodge dealer. I havent confirmed that though. Recon makes some clear & smoked ones also, and it looks like most everyone has them priced at $74.95.

38 Cigarette

Wow, nice find !

jfpointer

That's on the high end of the pricing, I think. From what I've seen in various threads at various places they run more like ~$80 give or take a little from the dealer.

wilnis

I'd like to add these lights but wonder about leaking with the aftermarket installation. I thought I had read on this site about some leaks, has anyone had problems and how did they fix it? Currently there are 5 different sets of lights from $72-89 for sale on e-bay-Bill

cumminsdriver635

When we put my buddies factory dodge lights on they sealed perfect and have had no leaks at all so far. I think they were about $75 from the dealer

Eric