2014 Ram 1500, black; tow lights? yes/no

[darthdzl]

I like the look of "tow lights" aka roof marker lights.

I can't decide. I generally like how they look, and I wouldn't expect them to be that hard to install, but what do you guys think? I'm torn.

My truck:


Tow lights (otherwise known as roof marker lights):

EDIT: These are the Mopar ones I'd get. They appear white until lit (white lenses, orange bulbs):

 

[HemiRoar]

Aren't those clearance lights? They look good. I think they'd work well with black.

Personally wouldn't get them unless the truck had a lift or even a level with bigger tires.

 

[mjd91]

No way!

 

[14hemiexpress]

I love them but I personally seem them as a heavy duty thing. I have installed them before and you will be drilling into your roof, that first time you take a drill to your roof it makes you a little nerves. It you truck if you like them I say go for it, I know there is a lot of mixed signals here but everyone has there own thing.

Here is a picture I found on Google.

 

[jwheeler]

Yeah, I don't like them on a 1500. Unless maybe it is lifted. I have installed a few sets of the mopar ones. They are easy to install but It feels a little sketchy drilling into someone roof. And I always called them clearance lights.

 

[shaftman_05]

Clearance lights.

I dont like them at all. On any truck... your trucks not my truck.

 

[regularcab2500]

I personally love my clearance lights but i wouldnt put them on a half ton without at least a lift and tires...maybe consider a set of smoked ones those would go well with the black imo

Heres mine..it is a heavy duty but i love the look of cab lights regardless

 

[Andy578]

i thought about them then i seen a 1/2 ton chevy with them and really didn't like the way they look. need that big cab for them to really fit in

 

[Boulevardvette]

I agree with everyone get a lift and some tires then do the markers down the road.

 

[darthdzl]

Well, a lift and tires aren't in my plans; I don't have any off-roading in mind, and without that, well...a lift and big tires in this city would be a waste.

And clearance lights is indeed another name I've heard them called.

I dunno...I like their look, and the first truck I ever saw them on was a regular cab HD...no lift or big tires. I'll have to think about this some more. You may or may not see updated pictures, depending on whether I decide to get them.

Thanks all!

 

[NYCruiser]

I thought about adding them to my black truck too. I would get the smoked out ones like these though:
Amazon.com: Recon 264141BK Smoked Cab Roof Lights 1994-1998 Dodge Truck (5 Piece Set): Automotive

 

[regularcab2500]

^^^^those look pretty sick
I say go for it dude as long as your confortable drilling holes in your roof..personally i think if you dress the truck up right it will look great even without a lift and tires...you dont need those they just help the look lol

 

[Stangshcky12]

If you choose to get a set buy the factory ones or Putco, skip Recons
It took my friend and I about 3 hrs to install them on his 2500 and most of that time was spent laying them out and remeasureing

 

[BoldAdventure]

This is on my wish list. Think they look awesome. Think they'll make the whole rig look awesome towing at night. Half ton or not. Seems appropriate if you're towing.

 

[darthdzl]

Thanks guys. I'm still undecided, but I'm not in a hurry...I'll figure it out.