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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 03:14 AM
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clearance lights (cab lights) question

I am thinking about getting some clearance lights from the dodge house and putting them on my truck but after talking to some people they have me worring about them leaking since they were not put on at the factory. I am wanting to here from people who have installed them after getting there truck and if they have had any issues with them? If you guys do not recommend doing this please let me know, and if you have had any problems please let me know what I might be getting into.

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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 03:53 AM
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I installed lights on mine, and have had no problem.The key is to use a good sealer when mounting them.
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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NOPE! no leaks here!! did mine 2 years ago and holding up fine! and I even bought the cheap ones from Fleet farm for $27.00, looks just like factory!SEALER MAN< SEALER IS YOUR FRIEND!! put it on everyhole you drill!
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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i wanna do this soon too! i hope i get mine sealed good...they look great when done right
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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If your worried about them leaking use some 3M 5200 sealant . I think WalMart even sells it . Its a Marine sealant we use on boats to seal top to bottom hulls together with . best stuff you can buy.
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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Yes, but is it easily removable when bulbs need replacing?

Or does the baseplate for these lights mount with seperate screws from the lens?
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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I bought my lights aftermarket and had a place install them and I haven't had any leaks what so ever.
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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Clear RTV works as well.
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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Maybe its just me, but i've got aftermarket ones, and they haven't leaked at all. I didn't use any sealer or anything like that. And no I don't live in the desert, colorado gets snow and the truck sits outside! If you take the liner off you can see where to drill the holes from the inside of the cab. Take your time. Careful though, lights are addictive....kinda like bombing. I've got about 40 marker lights now. Looks awesome in the night....like a big rig!
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 01:09 AM
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Originally posted by CODODGE2500MAN
I've got about 40 marker lights now. Looks awesome in the night....like a big rig!
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 07:49 AM
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Originally posted by doodah
NOPE! no leaks here!! did mine 2 years ago and holding up fine! and I even bought the cheap ones from Fleet farm for $27.00, looks just like factory!SEALER MAN< SEALER IS YOUR FRIEND!! put it on everyhole you drill!
Same here.

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Yes, but is it easily removable when bulbs need replacing?

Or does the baseplate for these lights mount with seperate screws from the lens?
The base plate has 2 screws to hold it to the roof, and the lens is held on by a single screw to the base plate.
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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aggiephil

I can't see the pic. what's it of?
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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It's a smiley that says "THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICS". In other words...let's see pics of your truck lit up at night!
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Going to the mtns tonight

I'll take one and post it soon.
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Old Mar 16, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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Anyone else got a pic of their truck w/ marker lights on it at night?
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