Is anyone running clearance lights on a 1500?

zu13 · June 1, 2017

I am playing around with the idea of getting clearance lights on my truck, does anyone with a 1500 run these? Are there any problems with installing them this way? What is a good brand?

here is my truck! lifted front and back with spacers

michigan2500hd · June 1, 2017

I've wondered what it would look like..I have the towing mirrors with the Amber LED's so I think if the stance is good and aggressive it would good.

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Linecapt · June 1, 2017

Have thought of it myself, and explored it. Here's a couple links from the past about it.

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/178345-cab-lights-after-purchase/

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/186277-installed-2015-oem-2500-cablights-on-my-2014-1500/?hl=cab%2520lights

Coles5515 · June 1, 2017

I had Recons on my '12. Wasn't hard at all to install. Just make a template before you drill and check it twice!

SilveradoSaver · June 1, 2017

The thought of drilling into my roof just got some clearance lights doesn't sound like it's worth the risk IMO. I know, I know, you can make it so it keeps the water out, but just the possibilities of issues keeps me away. I'm all for lighting on trucks, but not this one. Just my 2 cents.

Donstar · June 1, 2017

I see in one of the threads that Linecapt provided a member set up scaffolding to install clearance lights. This is a great idea and addresses my biggest concern about this modification! I wonder how a dealer would do this install!

Heavy 5.7 · June 1, 2017

I'm all for lighting on trucks, but not this one.

Gotta be lookin fly at the Mc Ds drive thru yo!

lmao

LongrangeLauber · June 1, 2017

Did it on my 02, but it looked badass on a truck lifted 10 inches on 37's, I don't think it'd look good on a stock or even leveled 1500

nick3941sd · June 1, 2017

I did it to my '09 years ago. I got the lights and wiring kit from Recon. I was't interested in drilling into the roof myself so mine were installed by the dealer. Here's a link to the post back when I had it done.

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/137601-a-few-new-things-on-the-truck-this-week/?hl=nick3941sd

Jmiller11331 · June 1, 2017

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zu13 · June 1, 2017

Thanks everyone! If i did it i would have a shop professionally install them, that way if they leak its their fault and also I'm not a fan of wiring. So that would take out some issues, only issue I'm having is i don't have tow mirrors and even though my truck is big idk if its big enough to get the clearance lights, I'm just scouring the internet for a truck close to mine that is running them!

Likarok · June 4, 2017

I always use to put them on my trucks in the 80's and was pissed when they stopped offering them on 1500's in the 90's. I have also thought about it but have never gotten around to it! Back on those 80's trucks it was harder because they had the multi layers of metal in the roof. There was lots of fishing of harness involved.

I never had leak issues on the ones I use to install. I always went with the OEM GM ones complete with harness. Back then they had a rubber gasket that virtually eliminated any concern for leaks. I am sure GM would have that issue covered now as well.

ata3001 · June 4, 2017

Why would anyone need clearance lights? Drilling holes just gives you another potential leak source for each light.

Donstar · June 4, 2017

Why would anyone need clearance lights? Drilling holes just gives you another potential leak source for each light.

"Need" is not really a factor when discussing many modifications. I can "justify" clearance lights because I like how they look.and they increase your visibility to other drivers in inclement weather. Leaks are not a concern if they are installed correctly.