Why do people like cab/clearance lights so much?

[jetrinka]

As you know, I'm a fan of the clearance lights. Someone mentioned that they are used to determine if you can fit under a bridge or whatnot, by observing how the lights are illumating the obstacle. So I had to drive down to SF and without thinking of parking garages, we booked a downtown hotel. When we get there the parking garage has a bar at the entrance the says the clearance is 5'-10"
I know my truck is just under 7 feet I think. The manager said I would fit, and if it was close he would move the bar for me so I could fit in (which he had t o). I wasn't sure but proceeded with caution. As we were going under I beams that were painted white I was observing the light that my clearance lights were giving off, and I can say it actually does work. It's funny because I had just read the latest comments about this recently on here. It's not perfect, but I used it, and it worked.

Did you mean 6' 10"? Or are your balls just that big?

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

Well I had to try. I seen a newer Cadillac suburban or whatever they call it make it, sooooo, go big or go home. I had about 3" of clearance. Definitely pucker factor though lol.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

As you know, I'm a fan of the clearance lights. Someone mentioned that they are used to determine if you can fit under a bridge or whatnot, by observing how the lights are illumating the obstacle. So I had to drive down to SF and without thinking of parking garages, we booked a downtown hotel. When we get there the parking garage has a bar at the entrance the says the clearance is 5'-10"
I know my truck is just under 7 feet I think. The manager said I would fit, and if it was close he would move the bar for me so I could fit in (which he had t o). I wasn't sure but proceeded with caution. As we were going under I beams that were painted white I was observing the light that my clearance lights were giving off, and I can say it actually does work. It's funny because I had just read the latest comments about this recently on here. It's not perfect, but I used it, and it worked.

Of course it works but thats not their purpose. Imagine flying down the highway then coming to a slow crawl to see if your lights illuminate on the ceiling… plus the guy mentioned transports well Unless its an unloaded flatdeck the trailer is taller than the truck cab so the lights would be useless anyway… also remember you may see the lights but your antenna is taller than the lights so that can still hit

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

Ya, you have to be going slow. Wouldn't work at speed.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Ya, you have to be going slow. Wouldn't work at speed.

Hence why its a ridiculous notion.

 

[Brutal_HO]

 

[TW720HVY]

I am thinking this is a good thread to ask my question regarding the DRW rear lights, specifically the 3 DOT center lights. I am trying to find them on a MOPAR OEM parts website, but I am not having any luck. Anyone know the name of these lights or even better a part number to reference?

 

[mike12193]

I am thinking this is a good thread to ask my question regarding the DRW rear lights, specifically the 3 DOT center lights. I am trying to find them on a MOPAR OEM parts website, but I am not having any luck. Anyone know the name of these lights or even better a part number to reference?

Here you go, taken from another thread

Tailgate Lamp Bar - Mopar (68362184AB)
2019-2022 Ram - 68362184ab

also installed a factory one, wired in to my license plate lights.
My light came with screw but no nuts.
Here are the factory parts #'s I used.
68362184AB Tailgate Lamp Bar
6509432AA Snap In Nut (you need 2)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[jsalbre]

I am thinking this is a good thread to ask my question regarding the DRW rear lights, specifically the 3 DOT center lights. I am trying to find them on a MOPAR OEM parts website, but I am not having any luck. Anyone know the name of these lights or even better a part number to reference?

Looks like the is one to me:

2019-2024 Ram Tailgate Lamp Bar 68362184AB | Mopar Factory Parts

Tailgate Lamp Bar part # 68362184ab Tailgate Lamp Bar. OE replacement product. Fits select 2019-2024 Ram vehicles.

www.moparfactoryparts.com

 

[TW720HVY]

Looks like the is one to me:

2019-2024 Ram Tailgate Lamp Bar 68362184AB | Mopar Factory Parts

Tailgate Lamp Bar part # 68362184ab Tailgate Lamp Bar. OE replacement product. Fits select 2019-2024 Ram vehicles.

www.moparfactoryparts.com

Here you go, taken from another thread

Tailgate Lamp Bar - Mopar (68362184AB)
2019-2022 Ram - 68362184ab

also installed a factory one, wired in to my license plate lights.
My light came with screw but no nuts.
Here are the factory parts #'s I used.
68362184AB Tailgate Lamp Bar
6509432AA Snap In Nut (you need 2)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you both for this information!

 

[Gkockrow]

+1 for looks for sure. I always thought full size trucks should have them.

I like them because the say full size heavy duty truck. Not lifted 1/2 ton. But the half ton folks can add soooo!

 

[MEGA HO]

LOL, I don't need to prove to anyone whether my truck is full size or not, those who know then know, those who don't know don't matter.
Clearance lights add more holes in a cab that could and do leak. Also make it look like a farmers truck.

 

[Jsboening]

LOL, I don't need to prove to anyone whether my truck is full size or not, those who know then know, those who don't know don't matter.
Clearance lights add more holes in a cab that could and do leak. Also make it look like a farmers truck.

Instead of an accountants truck???‍♂️

 

[MEGA HO]

Instead of an accountants truck???‍♂️

Is an accountants truck a thing? I thought they were driving teslas while sipping their double latte frappuccino from Starbucks.

 

[123zk]

LOL, I don't need to prove to anyone whether my truck is full size or not, those who know then know, those who don't know don't matter.
Clearance lights add more holes in a cab that could and do leak. Also make it look like a farmers truck.

I had a 1998 SLT 2500 Cummins my roof never leaked. Plus it's a classic look just Like crome which doesn't chip. Just like smokey and the bandit. Another classic lol.

 

[MEGA HO]

Of course not everyone's roof would leak but there are many.
Each to their own I guess.

 

[dieselscout80]

I bought used and it has the Snow Chief package which has the cab clearance lights, but I would have preferred to not have them.

My 97 GMC K3500 SRW had them and they never leaked from when I got in 99 to 2014.

 

[123zk]

Of course not everyone's roof would leak but there are many.
Each to their own I guess.

Also how many antenna have you heard of leaking they have been out for years on vehicles aircraft. If done correctly it's a non issue.

 

[dieselscout80]

Also how many antenna have you heard of leaking they have been out for years on vehicles aircraft. If done correctly it's a non issue.

How many center High mount stop lights leak?

 

[MEGA HO]

antenna is just one hole. the more holes you put in a cab the more chances something would leak. I didn't get a sunroof for this same reason plus I've never used them in any of my previous vehicles