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cummins dsl Mar 15, 2005 03:14 AM

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.

Thanks.

firestorm Mar 15, 2005 03:53 AM

I installed lights on mine, and have had no problem.The key is to use a good sealer when mounting them.

doodah Mar 15, 2005 03:39 PM

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!!:D put it on everyhole you drill!

getblown5.9 Mar 15, 2005 05:46 PM

i wanna do this soon too! i hope i get mine sealed good...they look great when done right

TEXASTURBO Mar 15, 2005 06:34 PM

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.

condensr Mar 15, 2005 06:47 PM

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

Or does the baseplate for these lights mount with seperate screws from the lens?

BigBlue Mar 15, 2005 07:33 PM

I bought my lights aftermarket and had a place install them and I haven't had any leaks what so ever.

Rattlerattle Mar 15, 2005 10:07 PM

Clear RTV works as well.

CODODGE2500MAN Mar 15, 2005 10:59 PM

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! :) [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

AggiePhil Mar 16, 2005 01:09 AM


Originally posted by CODODGE2500MAN
I've got about 40 marker lights now. Looks awesome in the night....like a big rig! :) [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
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firestorm Mar 16, 2005 07:49 AM


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!!:D put it on everyhole you drill!
Same here.


Originally posted by condensr
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.

CODODGE2500MAN Mar 16, 2005 09:58 AM

aggiephil
 
I can't see the pic. what's it of?

AggiePhil Mar 16, 2005 10:07 AM

It's a smiley that says "THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICS". [laugh] In other words...let's see pics of your truck lit up at night! :)

CODODGE2500MAN Mar 16, 2005 10:08 AM

Going to the mtns tonight
 
I'll take one and post it soon.

CODODGE2500MAN Mar 16, 2005 10:18 AM

Anyone else got a pic of their truck w/ marker lights on it at night?


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