Why do people like cab/clearance lights so much?

[Jsboening]

they are not optional on the Power Wagon they force us to conform....the nerve.

And that god awful winch. I would hate a toy like that on my truck. Not sure how they put up with it.

 

[dynocompe]

when a truck with cab lights is coming at me on the highway i notice their cab lights first 90% of the time. I live on a highway, i want to be noticed, already been hit turning into my driveway. i am always hauling trailers too, i want people to be aware i am wide

 

[Great White North Eh]

It can’t hurt. Maybe a WIDE LOAD windshield banner might help? That one might depend on the girth of the significant others torso though.
But seriously few on the hi way pay attention to other drivers.

 

[Firebird]

when a truck with cab lights is coming at me on the highway i notice their cab lights first 90% of the time. I live on a highway, i want to be noticed, already been hit turning into my driveway. i am always hauling trailers too, i want people to be aware i am wide

Just like my Harley, the more lights the better, drivers are too distracted these days

 

[foneguy]

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where did you find those running board lights?

 

[Redfour5]

I never really understood why people want them. I know if your rig is over 80" wide they are required per NHTSA but we are just under that so no real legal reason to run them (except duallies). Mirrors and flares don't count towards the 80"'s either. Power Wagons come with them but I wish mine did not. pain to wax around and one more place for water to leak in. I know they help on coming traffic judge your width but when I meet a full size truck I am seeing their headlights not looking at the tops of their cabs. Is there more compelling reasons I am missing? thanks.

They come with the Snow Chief package. For 995 you get limited slip, aux switches, big alternator and the lights whether you like them or not. Limited slip alone is like 500 and should be required, is for me. I wanted the aux switches, the big alternator is gravy...

 

[Redfour5]

where did you find those running board lights?

They come with the AMP power boards... Not cheap but Oh so nice...

 

[Firebird]

where did you find those running board lights?

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[foneguy]

They come with the AMP power boards... Not cheap but Oh so nice...

yea I'm in sticker shock!! but they look bad ass!

 

[madgoal1]

Have never liked the cab lights, but the latest truck came with them so will live with them.

 

[G’Dave]

I personally love them. But maybe I’m old school. I ordered a Laramie CCLB with standard front (ie chrome) and clearance lights.


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[foneguy]

and the lights on the mirrors.....what about those?

 

[NewerRam72]

I just ordered mine with clearance lights because where I live in the NW corner of Washington state it’s swarming with Prius’s and they need to see me so they can get out of my way.

 

[jetrinka]

I just ordered mine with clearance lights because where I live in the NW corner of Washington state it’s swarming with Prius’s and they need to see me so they can get out of my way.

The hay hauler lights likely trigger them lol

 

[CG_CWO4_Ret]

I've always liked to the looks of the clearance lights on trucks.

 

[madgoal1]

and the lights on the mirrors.....what about those?

those i do happen to like.

 

[LousRam]

Had them on my last three 2500 I like them.

 

[Tlpollock]

I would not have bought a truck without them!! Because I like them.

I like when I forget where I park, I can remote start it and see it easily with those lights on top. Sometimes it’s loud and I can’t hear the truck honk before it starts, but I see those lights turn on. I know it’s running then.

 

[CdnHO]

I don't care for the cab lights myself as they are just another hole in the roof that can leak. Just like the sun roof. However the law requires them on duallies so I will live with them and keep my fingers crossed.

 

[Nick]

So you can have 5 xtra holes in your roof for potential leaks !