My rig; 2022 2500 Limited Mega Cab CTD

[Texasram1]

I also installed the Boost Auto switchback tinted mirror lights. Look really good!

What exactly are these?

 

[DeepH20Driller]

What exactly are these?

The take away the “eye sores” on the mirrors! My last truck, same truck but crew cab w/ Cummins, I removed them and painted them with lens paint. It looked good, but I figured I would upgrade to the switchback.

Although, they are pain getting out. Somewhat delicate. I ended breaking my actuator (the little motor that moves the small mirror) while installing them, on my passenger side, but was able to find an exact match on EBay for $15. You have to remove the mirror to get to screw, for light removal.

2009-2024 Dodge Ram LED Switchback Tow Mirror Marker Lights

Switchback tow mirror lights for Ram trucks. White running light, amber turn signal. Compatible with Fourth and Fifth Gen Dodge Rams.

boostautoparts.com

 

[DeepH20Driller]

I’ll take some pics tomorrow, in daylight, and send.

 

[Texasram1]

The take away the “eye sores” on the mirrors! My last truck, same truck but crew cab w/ Cummins, I removed them and painted them with lens paint. It looked good, but I figured I would upgrade to the switchback.

Although, they are pain getting out. Somewhat delicate. I ended breaking my actuator (the little motor that moves the small mirror) while installing them, on my passenger side, but was able to find an exact match on EBay for $15. You have to remove the mirror to get to screw, for light removal.

2009-2024 Dodge Ram LED Switchback Tow Mirror Marker Lights

Switchback tow mirror lights for Ram trucks. White running light, amber turn signal. Compatible with Fourth and Fifth Gen Dodge Rams.

boostautoparts.com

I like the idea of the smoked lenses, but not a fan of the white running light as that would not match my clearance lights

 

[DeepH20Driller]

I like the idea of the smoked lenses, but not a fan of the white running light as that would not match my clearance lights

They make another set that are basically just like the ones you have in now, just tinted. It makes a huge difference IMO. About $70 for the pair.

 

[Texasram1]

They make another set that are basically just like the ones you have in now, just tinted. It makes a huge difference IMO. About $70 for the pair.

Found them. Looks like they protrude a bit above the main mirror housing?

 

[DeepH20Driller]

Found them. Looks like they protrude a bit above the main mirror housing?

They do. And when I pulled them out of the box, it surprised me because I didn’t notice it when I ordered them. But, it’s barely noticeable on truck and I think they look good. Here’s a pic:

 

[DeepH20Driller]

I bought the bumper plugs from @acogs91 and installed them today. My OCD is at ease for now, haha

 

[DeepH20Driller]

Also, if the hump turns you off , you can always remove and paint them like I did. It was fairly easy. I ended up putting more coats than instructions said. It was like a plasti-dip paint, so if you don’t like, you can just peel it off!

https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-body/peelable-paint/p/rust-oleum-peel-coat-lens-tint-spray-paint/781940_0_0?cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:GEN:10574827360&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgYSTBhDKARIsAB8KuksiPFF9UsSzWgoF7RDcRmK-XFtMhDcUz0LbiMfPSulIuKvvzrWd7dQaAmG8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Texasram1]

Also, if the hump turns you off , you can always remove and paint them like I did. It was fairly easy. I ended up putting more coats than instructions said. It was like a plasti-dip paint, so if you don’t like, you can just peel it off!

https://www.autozone.com/paint-and-body/peelable-paint/p/rust-oleum-peel-coat-lens-tint-spray-paint/781940_0_0?cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:GEN:10574827360&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgYSTBhDKARIsAB8KuksiPFF9UsSzWgoF7RDcRmK-XFtMhDcUz0LbiMfPSulIuKvvzrWd7dQaAmG8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I’ll try this first. Thanks!

 

[DeepH20Driller]

I’ll try this first. Thanks!

Here’s a link to video of how to remove. You just have to be careful when removing the lower glass section. The glass has a circle on the backside, with tabs that connects it to the actuator/motor. Where I screwed up, was I pulled part of the actuator out with the mirror. There’s 2 small plastic worm gears that move the mirror, I broke 1 of them. So, just make sure you’re pulling only the mirror out, and not the assembly attached. The 2nd one came out no problem. Both of the ones on my 2020 came out super easy.

 

[Texasram1]

Fabbing my sub box brackets

 

[Texasram1]

All done. She isnt going anywhere.

 

[DeepH20Driller]

Good work!!

 

[DeepH20Driller]

Here’s what mirror looks like after removal

 

[Texasram1]

Starting to fab up my air tank mounting

 

[Texasram1]

Rough location.

First time welding on my back. Under a truck. It sucks.

I dropped the box pieces about an inch after I took this pic. Welded a flat plate across the bottom of the tank support, and will do the same across the top of the box pieces. Then I will bolt them together in-place.

 

[Texasram1]

Need my new drill bits and a few nuts & bolts. Will be nice and solid.

 

[Texasram1]

Ready for install; just need some pipe plugs first.

 

[Texasram1]

Making progress. The actual horns are waaaaaay bigger than I expected.