bought this about a week ago and installed it about 3 days ago. Great video but trimming the grille was a PAIN in the ass but I also don't have a that saw. thanks!
Definitely the best video for seeing how these guys go together. Seriously thank you guys for making this. I just installed this kit yesterday and will say , I kinda freaked when I heard 5-6 hour time frame. But took it as a challenge to beat..lol Was able to get it done in just under 4 hours. But I was also taking my time with everything as this was my first time dealing with this kit. Everything turned out great, only thing I recommend is not having your light cables cross where the grill seals to the radiator support for directing the air to the radiator. I brought my cables up from the bottom where it seems to be completely out of the way. As opposed to having them go to one side. Good light output for the size lit up plenty for the size. But yes could define a bit brighter for all the work they require to put in. 😉
That was a very well explained mod install. You did a terrific job and that truck looks way cooler with these lights. On video you come across most excellent. Thank you for sharing your skills with us. If I may please add one positive note? Before fully reattaching the grill check that the lights actually work and there is not a short in the system. I learned the hard way when I installed a 20in light bar into the grill of my 2006 Nissan Titan! A few rows of the light did not come on. Removing and reinstalling was a real pain in the...Bring on the next video! Robert in Southern California.
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WHEW! I'm glad I watched this tutorial before buying this $160 kit! NO F'N WAY! What a pain in the ass! It looks grrreat, but I'd screw it up... guaranteed! Great tutorial.
You must be really boring in life. Only way to learn is do it. Worse case you ask for help or buy a new grill if you screw up. I bet after you do you wont screw up again
@@ttss5726, you must be really boring in life if all you have to do is comment on what people want to do on/with 'their' vehicles. Who asked you? You disagree with me? So what. You're not the gold standard of what people should do. Find something else to whine about, crybaby.
There's an even better one I've placed a link here for you and others. This is a three piece tool set, the one that lifts the clip when you squeeze the handle is the best of the three www.amazon.com/GOOACC-Clip-Pliers-Fastener-Remover/dp/B07L6F1D6Z/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=7C3R75P8WNY&dchild=1&keywords=vehicle+clip+removal+tool&qid=1622386487&sprefix=vehicle+clip+remo%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQ1IxNktWVDcyUE1UJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzkyOTQyNllSVUNKR0FHTEoxJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNjk4OTIzR1RTUEw4NTlVWUlaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Very good and informative video. However, after separating the grill from the shell, you can also separate the outer grill from the inner grill. Then you won’t have to tape the outer grill to protect it when cutting. I used a Dremel tool with 1 1/2” cutting wheel which worked well. No chattering from the reciprocating action or a jig saw. I have a Laramie which has fender flares that had to be removed in order to get the covers above headlight off. Had to remove inner fender wells so I could depress flare clips while pulling them off. There are posts on 5th gen Ram site stating that you can just pull on flare and pop them off but I didn’t want to chance breaking any of the clips. The worst part of the job was removing flares and the covers above headlight. The front fastener just didn’t want to release without a little help from a trim removal tool.
Those lights look good, and well made. However I do not have the space, with no drive way or garage, or the time. I would change those bright screws to black ones if I ever did decide to buy them.
Hot knife took care of the grill. Fender flares made those side trim bits (that one odd angle bolt, mostly) a challenge. The firewall pass thru wasn't as easy as what you had, for some reason. Still, great video! Very helpful!
@@3HAutoDetailing I used a cheap one from Harbor Freight at first. For the 7 minutes that it was functional, it was ideal. Then it died. Used a utility knife repeatedly heated with a torch after that. Would buy a better hot knife if I did it again.
Should hook the positive side to a free accy circuit instead of hot but this is the best video I have seen for these light very detailed in the process
Does anyone show how to wire them to the car without directly to the battery where you can kill your battery if you forget to turn them off when you turn your truck off??
Ok. Looks nice when done. But I’ll be looking for another light kit. My first Ram, but 55 years of Jeeps. I buy the base Jeep and do all customization except lifts myself. Crazy amount of work for lights that may not be that useful. Function over form.
I watched this video to install a new grill with lights not these lights. This pretty young lady does the best job of explaining how to remove the 5th gen grills I have seen on CZcams.
Would like to know if anyone has factory flares and if so how did you remove the panels to get to the bottom bolts to remove the grill. Every video I’ve watched, the trucks did not have them
Please run the switch wire through the firewall, before connecting to the battery....those wires could ground out while being fished through. Also test the lights BEFORE reassembling all that again.
Not sure what year model that truck is but it is not a 2019 Ram 2500. My grill does not have the plastic pieces under the headlights as shown. Great install but seems to be a pain in the ass to install a few lights.
Its a real pain to install these grill lights!! Only wish that they were litl bit more brighter.!! But they look really cool other than that. Ohhhh,,, and in difficulty I would rate it 10 out of 3 wrenches lol
@@AmericanTrucksRam yes they look very nice and clean. I was wondering if anything would happen to lights would we need to buy the whole set again?? Or is there a replacement led lights set??
Ive seen these in person. It's really not that much more light to justify the price and the massive pain in the ass experience of installing them. The guy showing them off told me he regretted every bit of his decision.
So I have a Longhorn and my grill is a tad different. Will these lights still work with the Longhorn grill?? Im thinking about doing these and the 20in light bar that sits between the tow hooks
I heard you say it had a relay, but I didn’t hear you mention anything about a inline Fuse? Is there a inline Fuse on the harness kit? Do you have a relay to make it strobe?
Great video. I want these but it says it’s not compatible with a 2020 Lone star edition 5th gen, but it is with a Big horn. Aren’t they the same grill?
Folks like you who mess with the factory wiring are usually the ones who have their cars catch fire or screw up something else electrically. Rule number one LEAVE the factory harness alone
@@alaabes well if u figure it out let me know!! Lol because I just bought these and I’m sitting here with my jaw dropped and my d*** in my hand wondering how I’m gonna do these nut ass install
I just installed them today 12/30/2020 on my 2019 Ram 1500 limited. Only modifications I had to do was cut the black outer trim brackets with a grinder. They look awesome and everything else the same. I cut the grill as they do in this video however I left about 1 inch of black grill on both sides of the light so I had something to mount the brackets against on backside of grill. I used the black long bolts supplied with washer and lock washer instead of the silver bolts you see on front of bracket (not long enough).
@@FiremanE4 I will like to put this lights on my limited... can you please email me pict of your truck for a reference please🙏.. Edymar.acosta92@gmail.com Thank you
Most warranty are up with in a year or two as most hit 36000 miles fairly fast at least those of us that use the truck for its intended purposes ie not hulling around your family all day
Its clear why you skipped the 8m on the top side you need a racket for. That one sucks. There HAS to be a less retarded way to remove and put that back. YOU NEED TO REMOVE THE UPPER 8MM ALSO SO YOU CAN REMOVE THE SHROUD TO GET THE 10 MM OUT.
The Rough County instructions are a joke!! They conveniently omitted that dreaded bolt in the fender well. They also fail to mention what has to be done if your Ram has the factory fender flares. When I called them they advised there was no bolt. ROUGH COUNTY should be compensating you for your video which was much more helpful than they were. For the money they are nice but not worth the headache and they are not that bright. Switch was pitiful for the money. Fortunately I wired mine directly into an aftermarket Switch panel
That is a "Cheesy install" I mean really, those front brackets look like shit.. They could have used the two mounting holes behind the grill to attach these instead of this half ass'd install
This is bullshit. Where did you put the wire through. My hands are to big to even get in there. Having my 11 year old put where I thought she said. But I am calling bullshit. The lights are not worth the hassle, other than they look good.
The new RAM front end got me to look at them in the first place! They look so much better than Ford or GM. Ford and GM look like a refrigerator was turned upside down and now its going down the road.
Don’t know how I feel about cutting my grill lol
I even THINK about cutting the grill on my wife's new RAM1500 and she would KILL ME!!!!!!...........This is a NO GO OPTION!
bought this about a week ago and installed it about 3 days ago. Great video but trimming the grille was a PAIN in the ass but I also don't have a that saw. thanks!
This was an excellent video.
The procedure on how to install these lights was stopping my purchase, but now I’m good.
Thank you.
We're glad it helped! Thanks for watching! -Zach
These are a pain in the ass to install, but they look SO GOOD!!!
Such a pain in the ass 😢
Definitely the best video for seeing how these guys go together. Seriously thank you guys for making this. I just installed this kit yesterday and will say , I kinda freaked when I heard 5-6 hour time frame.
But took it as a challenge to beat..lol
Was able to get it done in just under 4 hours. But I was also taking my time with everything as this was my first time dealing with this kit.
Everything turned out great, only thing I recommend is not having your light cables cross where the grill seals to the radiator support for directing the air to the radiator. I brought my cables up from the bottom where it seems to be completely out of the way. As opposed to having them go to one side.
Good light output for the size lit up plenty for the size. But yes could define a bit brighter for all the work they require to put in. 😉
Does the switch drain the battery?
That was a very well explained mod install. You did a terrific job and that truck looks way cooler with these lights. On video you come across most excellent. Thank you for sharing your skills with us. If I may please add one positive note? Before fully reattaching the grill check that the lights actually work and there is not a short in the system. I learned the hard way when I installed a 20in light bar into the grill of my 2006 Nissan Titan! A few rows of the light did not come on. Removing and reinstalling was a real pain in the...Bring on the next video! Robert in Southern California.
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WHEW! I'm glad I watched this tutorial before buying this $160 kit! NO F'N WAY! What a pain in the ass! It looks grrreat, but I'd screw it up... guaranteed! Great tutorial.
You must be really boring in life. Only way to learn is do it. Worse case you ask for help or buy a new grill if you screw up. I bet after you do you wont screw up again
@@ttss5726, you must be really boring in life if all you have to do is comment on what people want to do on/with 'their' vehicles. Who asked you? You disagree with me? So what. You're not the gold standard of what people should do. Find something else to whine about, crybaby.
2:05 I didn’t even know that tool existed... wow that probably would’ve saved a LOT of chopped off clips over the years haha
There's an even better one I've placed a link here for you and others. This is a three piece tool set, the one that lifts the clip when you squeeze the handle is the best of the three www.amazon.com/GOOACC-Clip-Pliers-Fastener-Remover/dp/B07L6F1D6Z/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=7C3R75P8WNY&dchild=1&keywords=vehicle+clip+removal+tool&qid=1622386487&sprefix=vehicle+clip+remo%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQ1IxNktWVDcyUE1UJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzkyOTQyNllSVUNKR0FHTEoxJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNjk4OTIzR1RTUEw4NTlVWUlaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
I'm shocked that you don't have to remove the engine and rewire the entire truck.
Consider todays people and their abilities……. They have none so companies have to built stuff for the stupid
Very good and informative video. However, after separating the grill from the shell, you can also separate the outer grill from the inner grill. Then you won’t have to tape the outer grill to protect it when cutting. I used a Dremel tool with 1 1/2” cutting wheel which worked well. No chattering from the reciprocating action or a jig saw. I have a Laramie which has fender flares that had to be removed in order to get the covers above headlight off. Had to remove inner fender wells so I could depress flare clips while pulling them off. There are posts on 5th gen Ram site stating that you can just pull on flare and pop them off but I didn’t want to chance breaking any of the clips. The worst part of the job was removing flares and the covers above headlight. The front fastener just didn’t want to release without a little help from a trim removal tool.
Those lights look good, and well made. However I do not have the space, with no drive way or garage, or the time. I would change those bright screws to black ones if I ever did decide to buy them.
Hot knife took care of the grill. Fender flares made those side trim bits (that one odd angle bolt, mostly) a challenge. The firewall pass thru wasn't as easy as what you had, for some reason. Still, great video! Very helpful!
What kind of hot knife did you use?
@@3HAutoDetailing I used a cheap one from Harbor Freight at first. For the 7 minutes that it was functional, it was ideal. Then it died. Used a utility knife repeatedly heated with a torch after that. Would buy a better hot knife if I did it again.
How did you get that through the firewall? What a nightmare fishing that thing in is.
Excellent install video! I'll be doing mine later this week and will definitely refer to this video more than once.
Thank you! This is definitely a nice looking kit, I hope your install goes smoothly! -Zach
Should hook the positive side to a free accy circuit instead of hot but this is the best video I have seen for these light very detailed in the process
Does anyone show how to wire them to the car without directly to the battery where you can kill your battery if you forget to turn them off when you turn your truck off??
Maybe you could also use my product and try to get the RAM to light up! That would be even cooler!
Has anyone installed these and they were not flush? Even after installing both sides it’s still not flush
I wish these could be wired to work with the lights built into the truck.
Ok. Looks nice when done. But I’ll be looking for another light kit. My first Ram, but 55 years of Jeeps. I buy the base Jeep and do all customization except lifts myself. Crazy amount of work for lights that may not be that useful. Function over form.
Does the switch having constant power drain the battery?
I watched this video to install a new grill with lights not these lights. This pretty young lady does the best job of explaining how to remove the 5th gen grills I have seen on CZcams.
saved me so much time understanding how to remove the grille! thanks a lot
Thanks for watching, Samuel! -Zach
How do you adjust them?
Would like to know if anyone has factory flares and if so how did you remove the panels to get to the bottom bolts to remove the grill. Every video I’ve watched, the trucks did not have them
One of the best demonstrations i've seen. My next purchase. Thanks.
Thanks for watching! We appreciate it! -Zach
Please run the switch wire through the firewall, before connecting to the battery....those wires could ground out while being fished through. Also test the lights BEFORE reassembling all that again.
She figured you already should know that.
I'm done! Lol. At 2:54 she's using the plastic push pin remover and prying off of the top edge of the chrome grille. Do not try that at home please 😐
Not sure what year model that truck is but it is not a 2019 Ram 2500. My grill does not have the plastic pieces under the headlights as shown. Great install but seems to be a pain in the ass to install a few lights.
Its a real pain to install these grill lights!! Only wish that they were litl bit more brighter.!! But they look really cool other than that.
Ohhhh,,, and in difficulty I would rate it 10 out of 3 wrenches lol
They look so clean though! Haha sorry to hear about the rough install but I'm glad you got them in! -Zach
@@AmericanTrucksRam yes they look very nice and clean. I was wondering if anything would happen to lights would we need to buy the whole set again?? Or is there a replacement led lights set??
These are very cool. I would love to install these. Great video
Thanks for watching, Keith! This is definitely a really clean kit that Rough Country has put together! -Zach
22:34 probably the hardest part of the entire install lol. That screw can be a pain if you have bigger hands…
Agreed! She makes it look easy on camera, but I'm sure it took some time. And a couple curse words... Lol. Thanks for watching!
Got mine took forever to install but they look amazing !!
Glad you like them! -Zach
Ive seen these in person. It's really not that much more light to justify the price and the massive pain in the ass experience of installing them. The guy showing them off told me he regretted every bit of his decision.
So I have a Longhorn and my grill is a tad different. Will these lights still work with the Longhorn grill?? Im thinking about doing these and the 20in light bar that sits between the tow hooks
I was looking into doing this to my ram but if you do this and want to remove this and go back to stock the grill is about $900!!!
Do the lights come in a version that are blacked out when not in use?
Does ram have aux switches already??
I heard you say it had a relay, but I didn’t hear you mention anything about a inline Fuse? Is there a inline Fuse on the harness kit? Do you have a relay to make it strobe?
Why do you pry on the chrome?
Put down masking tape if need to pry on the chrome.
Great video. I want these but it says it’s not compatible with a 2020 Lone star edition 5th gen, but it is with a Big horn. Aren’t they the same grill?
I can't find my 10mm socket
I didn’t know i had to be a tattoo artist to cut that square out😅
yeah i’m sending these back not cutting my grill insane
Same here they just got here today.. 5-6 hours labor!!! GTFOOH!
So no Lone Star fit, correct?
Can I buy the brackets separately from
the lights? Does anyone have a link?
How about us Limited owners??
I would figure out the electrical load and try to wire them to the fog light switch
Folks like you who mess with the factory wiring are usually the ones who have their cars catch fire or screw up something else electrically. Rule number one LEAVE the factory harness alone
@@ttss5726 you must not know ohm’s law. 12 years in the Business professionally and not one vehicle caught on fire.
@@alaabes well if u figure it out let me know!! Lol because I just bought these and I’m sitting here with my jaw dropped and my d*** in my hand wondering how I’m gonna do these nut ass install
You make it looks so easy!!🙁
I have issue, I don’t know why the light in switch in always on
Even when the battery off??
Because its connected directly to the battery……. You know thing supply constant power
The ten mm bolt on each fender well for the bumper cover looks to be about the worst of it.
What are the dimensions of these lights ?
Can this work on the 2020 3500?
I want to know this too
Yes, see the reviews on Amazon, a person did it and supplied photos
@@loveracing1988 Yes, see the reviews on Amazon, a person did it and supplied photos
thats a pcm darlin not an ecu.
This looks like a headache to me. Labor is more than then what these damn lights cost. I'll pass!!
A lot of work for only OK looking lights that are not that bright......hard pass.
That's why you do it yourself... saves labor to be resourceful
Can the limited grill be modified to fit these as well?
I just installed them today 12/30/2020 on my 2019 Ram 1500 limited. Only modifications I had to do was cut the black outer trim brackets with a grinder. They look awesome and everything else the same. I cut the grill as they do in this video however I left about 1 inch of black grill on both sides of the light so I had something to mount the brackets against on backside of grill. I used the black long bolts supplied with washer and lock washer instead of the silver bolts you see on front of bracket (not long enough).
@@FiremanE4 I will like to put this lights on my limited... can you please email me pict of your truck for a reference please🙏..
Edymar.acosta92@gmail.com
Thank you
👍
Butcher mechanic banging the ratchet on the paint. LoL 😂
Hi Sarah 👋🏼
The cutting of the Front Plastic Grill VOIDS THE FACTORY WARRANTY if you should have any factory defects...............DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Voids it on the grill yes
Most warranty are up with in a year or two as most hit 36000 miles fairly fast at least those of us that use the truck for its intended purposes ie not hulling around your family all day
@@ttss5726 I have a 150,000 warranty. It cost an arm and leg and I'm not about to void it.
Cutting the grill = no
Wth.....that's a job😂😂 I should get paid watching this video 😒I did wanted theses but I refuse to cut on the front..nevermind
Way too much work and unnecessary triming to add led to grill 😅thank you for full install info though
.......🤔 Where's the review?
Its clear why you skipped the 8m on the top side you need a racket for. That one sucks. There HAS to be a less retarded way to remove and put that back. YOU NEED TO REMOVE THE UPPER 8MM ALSO SO YOU CAN REMOVE THE SHROUD TO GET THE 10 MM OUT.
All this for these lights? Lol I'm sure I can find a better solution. You did good job though.
insane lol
Yeah, yeah.....🤔I can see myself not doing that
The Rough County instructions are a joke!! They conveniently omitted that dreaded bolt in the fender well. They also fail to mention what has to be done if your Ram has the factory fender flares. When I called them they advised there was no bolt. ROUGH COUNTY should be compensating you for your video which was much more helpful than they were. For the money they are nice but not worth the headache and they are not that bright. Switch was pitiful for the money. Fortunately I wired mine directly into an aftermarket Switch panel
Nope. The minute I heard cutting, I go NOPE. Lol
Why the F they make it so hard?
This is way too much labor to put these mugs in nah um u can do dam 6 inch lift in the same amount of time
Too much work for those lights!! I’ll pass
Oh man a little work it never killed anyone. Your statement is a reflection of your laziness
All I could hear and see in this video coming from her was “HERE IS HOW YOU CAN WASTE YOUR MONEY AND RUIN YOUR TRUCK”
That is a "Cheesy install" I mean really, those front brackets look like shit.. They could have used the two mounting holes behind the grill to attach these instead of this half ass'd install
This is bullshit. Where did you put the wire through. My hands are to big to even get in there. Having my 11 year old put where I thought she said. But I am calling bullshit. The lights are not worth the hassle, other than they look good.
Way to much work and it really isn’t that cool looking...
Hard pass
Ugly looking lights. you should not see all those screws, it should be slick looking lights for better integration
Plastidip dem bihs
1) The new rams are ugly and there's no fixing that.
2) If you say rad instead of radiator you belong in a tool box.
I love the new rams front ends !
New Ram is the best looking truck on the road.. Tundra is up there too. But, not chrome models. Chevy and Ford are sh!t
The new RAM front end got me to look at them in the first place! They look so much better than Ford or GM. Ford and GM look like a refrigerator was turned upside down and now its going down the road.