Dodge Ram 1500 Tail Lights

• Tail lights are the red lights located at the rear of the vehicle. As part of an assembly, the tail lights may include the turn signal lights and the brake lights.
• These are rear-facing safety lights that allow drivers following your truck to approximate the size of your vehicle.
• The Dodge Ram 1500 can be fitted with either a halogen or an LED tail light.
• OEM replacement tail lights can cost you anywhere between $40 and $690. Prices may vary depending on your truck’s year, make, and model.
• You should look into having your tail lights checked by a trusted mechanic as soon as you notice the lights flickering or dimming.
• Replacing a broken or malfunctioning tail light ensures your truck’s safety on the road.

Bagging Motor Trend’s ‘Truck of the Year’ award several times, the Dodge Ram 1500 has proven that it’s worthy of going head-to-head with other iconic trucks that have been in the market longer. But, while trucks are generally considered as heavy-duty vehicles, your vehicle isn’t indestructible. If you use your truck to load heavy cargo and payloads, exterior damage is unavoidable. One part that may get banged-up or damaged during accidents is your truck’s tail lights.

Tail lights are the red lights located at the rear of the vehicle. As part of an assembly, the tail lights may include the turn signal lights and the brake lights. Most tail lights have surrounding background bezel pieces made of reflective material that make the light brighter.

These lights may come with clear, red, or smoked lenses. Clear lens covers have no tint at all, red lenses make clear bulbs produce an amber-colored output, and smoked lenses have dark tinted covers. Some tail light assemblies come in a combination of these lens covers.

Tail lights are rear-facing safety lights that allow drivers following your truck to approximate the size of your vehicle. These red lights are wired into the same switch as the headlights and are powered by the battery when the engine is off. Meanwhile, power supply comes from the alternator after switching the engine on. Every time the headlights are switched on, the tail lights are activated as well.

The Dodge Ram 1500 can be fitted with either a halogen or an LED tail light

Halogen tail lights

Halogen bulbs are the most common type of lights used in tail lights. This type of tail light bulb is generally cheaper and is often seen in older vehicles. A halogen light bulb can last anywhere between 450 to 1,000 hours.

LED tail lights

Light-emitting diode or LED bulbs are becoming more popular because these use less energy and last longer than traditional tail lights. These lights generally last 60x longer than halogen bulbs.

They are perfect for tail lights because they can light up brighter and reach full illumination quicker than incandescent light bulbs. LED bulbs don’t burn hot which means your tail light lens covers won’t degrade because of trapped heat.

There have been three generations of the Dodge Ram 1500, each generation is fitted with parts of varying sizes. To find the right tail light for your vehicle, input your truck’s specific year, make, and model into our website’s search engine.

OEM replacement tail lights can cost you anywhere between $40 and $690. Prices may vary depending on your truck’s year, make, and model. Tail lights are typically sold individually, in sets of two, or as part of a kit. Assemblies may also come with or without light bulbs.

You should look into having your tail lights checked by a trusted mechanic as soon as you notice the lights flickering or dimming. A professional will be able to determine whether the problem is with the switch, power source, or the bulb itself. Remember that it is unsafe and illegal to drive a vehicle with no or broken light.

Replacing a broken or malfunctioning tail light ensures your truck’s safety on the road. These lights are crucial for other drivers to gauge the size of your vehicle and determine your position on the road. Functioning tail lights are extremely important, especially at night or during extreme weather conditions such as snowstorms.

Switching out your tail lights can also enhance the look of your truck. You can choose a different type of lens cover or bulb design to create a unique look for your vehicle’s rear.
 
To browse through our vast collection of tail lights or if you’re looking for other parts for your Dodge Ram 1500, input your truck’s year, make, and model in our website’s search engine.