Clearance lights
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Ok so in thinking about the safety factor...I wonder if there are aftermarket lights that would have the option to flash? Say maybe have them hooked up to the flashers or something?
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Same as the 3 red light ID bar that goes between the bumper and tailgate.
Both the roof lights and the rear ID bar come with the DRW for that reason.
I personally just like the 'Big Rig' look so that is why I always get them on my SRW! My wife thinks I am nuts.
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Yes the last 3 trucks I have owned had the clearance lights, but I have nothing against people that don't have them or don't like them. You won't see the "big rig" lights under the door on my truck, but I'm fine with those that do like them. Personalization is one of the greatest parts of owning one of these trucks!
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Believe me, no offense taken or intended. You were looking for conversation and I provided it. Your statement started as a "help me understand" and ended with a strong statement of your dislike. Why exactly would one try to help somebody understand something that they have stated that they don't like?
Yes the last 3 trucks I have owned had the clearance lights, but I have nothing against people that don't have them or don't like them. You won't see the "big rig" lights under the door on my truck, but I'm fine with those that do like them. Personalization is one of the greatest parts of owning one of these trucks!
Yes the last 3 trucks I have owned had the clearance lights, but I have nothing against people that don't have them or don't like them. You won't see the "big rig" lights under the door on my truck, but I'm fine with those that do like them. Personalization is one of the greatest parts of owning one of these trucks!
I appreciate the answers though.
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Thats a nice looking truck!
With them being called roof clearance lights I thought how would you know if you have cleared the height requirement until the lights have been knocked off your truck...lol
With them being called roof clearance lights I thought how would you know if you have cleared the height requirement until the lights have been knocked off your truck...lol
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...because the nucklehead that ordered the truck didn't click on that option
the only thing I do like about not having them is it is easier to wash
the only thing I do like about not having them is it is easier to wash
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I have them for two reasons, one I think they look "Super Duty" and second for a safety reason that has not been addressed here. We have a country place that we frequent quite often. It has three miles of gravel road after you leave the highway with numerous small hills and curves. You can see trucks with clearance lights coming over these small hills for quite a distance before you see the headlights and the same on some curves. The lights give the approaching drivers a heads up so they can slow down and get ready for the approaching vehicle.