What have you done to your K2 today?

16LT4 · February 8, 2022

1 hour ago, Rad_Rado17 said:

Added some lights, Diode Dynamics SS3 pro fogs and some grill lights. The light output on these fogs are insane.

Your truck doesn't look greater than 80" wide, am I missing something?

slj2008 · February 8, 2022

look's good

Rad_Rado17 · February 8, 2022

16LT4- What's being wider than 80'' have to do with anything?? Yes, I know it's not a Raptor.....

Edited February 8, 2022 by Rad_Rado17

CajunFries · February 8, 2022

5 hours ago, 16LT4 said:

Your truck doesn't look greater than 80" wide, am I missing something?

Are you talking about the beam pattern for the fog light?

doubeleive · February 8, 2022

2 minutes ago, CajunFries said:

Are you talking about the beam pattern for the fog light?

no he's talking about the 3 amber lights in the grill, those are usually required on wider vehicles but some people like them for appearance as well.

CajunFries · February 9, 2022

13 hours ago, doubeleive said:

no he's talking about the 3 amber lights in the grill, those are usually required on wider vehicles but some people like them for appearance as well.

Ahhhhh gotcha. I didn’t know that’s what that mean.

16LT4 · February 9, 2022

16 hours ago, doubeleive said:

no he's talking about the 3 amber lights in the grill, those are usually required on wider vehicles but some people like them for appearance as well.

Exactly, as required by the DOT. Every light has a meaning and a purpose and they are used to communicate valuable information about direction of travel, and size of the vessel (in this case a vehicle). One wouldn't run white lights for brake lights, as that sends the wrong signal to others.

The Raptor and the T-Rx have those 3 amber lights in their grills not because it "looks cool" but because they're over-width, just like my 6'x10' flat trailer. The Raptor has its rear red clearance lights built into the 3rd brake light.

Rad_Rado17 · February 10, 2022

On 2/9/2022 at 6:34 AM, 16LT4 said:

Exactly, as required by the DOT. Every light has a meaning and a purpose and they are used to communicate valuable information about direction of travel, and size of the vessel (in this case a vehicle). One wouldn't run white lights for brake lights, as that sends the wrong signal to others.

The Raptor and the T-Rx have those 3 amber lights in their grills not because it "looks cool" but because they're over-width, just like my 6'x10' flat trailer. The Raptor has its rear red clearance lights built into the 3rd brake light.

Had no clue that the grill lights on the Raptor was a DOT requirement. I thought they were strictly an appearance thing. Thanks for the info

dieselfan1 · February 11, 2022

Got rid of one.

Took my 18 dbl cab in for a oil change and a new thermostat.

They called and said oil cooler lines are leaking. I told them go ahead and fix it.

Next day wife driving home said it smells like gas /oil burning smell.

A block from the house check engine light and low oil message.

She pulls in the driveway in a cloud of smoke and it's ticking.

Shut it

Down and check oil

Bone dry. Oil all over the underside of truck..

Bye bye.

Called dealer this morning and told them to send a tow truck and that I would be driving home in a new truck today.

They took full responsibility and we worked a deal out.

Drove home in a new loaded 2022 LTD LTZ.

16LT4 · February 11, 2022

10 hours ago, Rad_Rado17 said:

Had no clue that the grill lights on the Raptor was a DOT requirement. I thought they were strictly an appearance thing. Thanks for the info

So no that you know that you are falsely identifying your truck, what's your plan? I have a LEO friend who is as much as a stickler as I am and who carries a tape measure with him; he loves pulling over guys with extra, unwarranted lights. Illegal lighting and HOV lane infractions are the easiest tickets to write.

Frankielozano214 · February 11, 2022

Finally got it washed up!! Need better pictures

dieselfan1 · February 11, 2022

2 minutes ago, Frankielozano214 said:

Finally got it washed up!! Need better pictures

Oooooooo that's purty

mikeyk101 · February 11, 2022

On 2/9/2022 at 8:34 AM, 16LT4 said:

Exactly, as required by the DOT. Every light has a meaning and a purpose and they are used to communicate valuable information about direction of travel, and size of the vessel (in this case a vehicle). One wouldn't run white lights for brake lights, as that sends the wrong signal to others.

The Raptor and the T-Rx have those 3 amber lights in their grills not because it "looks cool" but because they're over-width, just like my 6'x10' flat trailer. The Raptor has its rear red clearance lights built into the 3rd brake light.

Well according to the specs of my 2016 Silverado, I'm at 80" wide not including the regular mirrors.

And since I added large fender flares along with tow mirrors to mine, I am officially over 80" wide. Looks like some extra lighting is in my future to satisfy DOT rules and regulations...

The 3 amber "Raptor" style lights could be just the thing. And 80" comes out to only 6-1/2 feet wide so really not a hard measurement to satisfy...

mikeyk101 · February 11, 2022

Just to add to this, if vehicle is over 80" wide, DOT (federal rules) require the amber clearance lights on front as well as red clearance lights on the back. There doesnt appear to be anything in DOT regulations that prevent or prohibit someone from adding them on a vehicle under 80". There may be state or local prohibitions but Federally it appears ok. Maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong.