4th Gen Ram Compatibility with 5th Gen Tail lights.

[jtothecruz]

Newbie here. I just entered the Ram family with a 2020 Ram 1500 purchase. I loved the 4th generation body style as I was going to purchase a 2018 Laramie but I ended up purchasing a new 5th Gen.

I wanted to know if anyone has any information regarding the fit/compatibility of 4th Gen Tail lights with the newer 5th Gen bed as both tailights look similar size and curves. Sorry if this a repost.

 

[mikeru82]

They will not fit. You're wanting to put 4th gen tail lights on your 5th gen? That's the first time I've heard anyone wanting to do that. Not only do they not fit the openings, but there are sensors in the 5th gen tail lights. Not sure if it's for blind-spot detection or lane departure. But whichever it is, you'd lose that feature with the swap even if it did fit.

 

[jtothecruz]

They will not fit. You're wanting to put 4th gen tail lights on your 5th gen? That's the first time I've heard anyone wanting to do that. Not only do they not fit the openings, but there are sensors in the 5th gen tail lights. Not sure if it's for blind-spot detection or lane departure. But whichever it is, you'd lose that feature with the swap even if it did fit.

Thanks for the reply. I just wanted to know because 4th Gen Rams have a larger selection of aftermarket taillights. I guess that's the trade off of owning a new Gen vehicle where aftermarket parts take a while to get in the market.

 

[mikeru82]

Have some patience. I'm sure they'll start showing up soon.

 

[Boston]

If you’d bought a 2500, you’d be all set. It has a 4th gen body

 

[jtothecruz]

If you’d bought a 2500, you’d be all set. It has a 4th gen body

Yes I heard the 2500s have similar taillights.