The idea was from another forum but here are pictures andinstructions if you want to do this yourself.
It took me several hours to do one side since I didn't have any detailed instructions to follow but now I could do a side in about 1 1/2 hr start to finish. This is for a 2005 but I think all 3rg gens will be the same.
The lights are from JC Whitney as follows:
300189 STRIP LIGHT 3"Black/Amber 2 @ $11.98
320624 STRIP LIGHT 6" Black/Amber 2 @ $13.98
They are LED lights sealed in a vinyl strip so no worries about weather getting in.
You will also need the following:
24 ga stranded wire, 4 pc @ 10' each total 40' to 50'
In-line wire splice (4)
Electrical tape and small shrink tube about 1/8" inside diam.
Philips and long skinny straight screwdrivers
10mm wrench
wirestrippers, needle nose pliers
long cable tie like HVAC installers use for large round duct
small cable ties
soldering gun and solder (or crimp connectors)
Small flashlight
TORX bit (to remove headlight T40 I think?)
dental picks are very helpful
Start by removing the mirror glass. Use a flashlight to see behind the mirror.
For mirrors built after April 16 2007 go here
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2007/23-013-07.htm
I have a .pdf file for mirrors prior to April '01. .pdf files aren't supported here. PM me and I will e-mail it to you if needed
The only thing I will add to the linked TSB is the following:
After you release the locking tab, using another long flat blade screwdriver, place the blade against a flat spot on the mirror backing and GENTLY tap the handle with the heel of your hand until the glass pops off the carrier.
Remove both screwdrivers, using the adjustment switch, tilt the glass back to flush. Then you will have enough room to slide/pry the mirror the rest of the way to the inboard side and off the carrier.
Follow the remaining TSB instructions.
Remove the mirror from the truck. Follow this DIY in reverse http://www.dodgeforum.com/m_892300/tm.htm
Now that you have the mirror off and on the bench, lets fish some wires.
Remove the cap under the first pivot with a small flat blade screwdriver.
Then inside the mirror housing, remove the small rotating connector cap by prying under the edge of the cap CAREFULLY with a screwdriver until it pops up on each side of the place where the defrost wires exit.
Gently work around the backside of the cap and pull the top of the connector straight up and out. Dental picks work well for this job.This is what it should look like.
Next remove the bottom half of the connection by CAREFULLY prying between the underside of the connector lip and the round plastic housing. You can see the flat slots on the edge of the connector which have tabs that hold this piece in. I broke one tip but the piece went back in and it stays in. If they break you can silicone this piece back in since it is only the top which needs to rotate.
Now you can fish the wire. I used a big zip tie (the kind used by HVAC installers). I cut the locking end off then drilled a 1/8" hole in it to pull the wire. Starting at the end opposite the mirror housing, insert the end of the tie without the hole down into the tube and start it towards the housing end. You may have to try it several times until you see it in the bottom of the tube at the housing under where the rotating connector was.
Now using a stiff wire with a hook, pull the end of the tie up and push it out the tube.
Start the fish here.....
