XtraGlow Smoked LED Rear Tail Light Assembly for Jeep Wrangler/CJ 1976–2006 — 2‑Piece DOT‑Certified, Brake/Backup/Turn

These XtraGlow smoked square rear combination LED tail lights are a DOT-certified, two-piece replacement set that provides brake, turn, reverse and marker lighting for select 1976–2006 Jeep Wrangler and CJ models.

Designed to modernize the rear lighting on classic Wranglers and CJs, this kit replaces factory incandescent lamps with concentrated LED arrays behind a smoked lens. It combines brighter, longer-lasting LEDs with a sleeker, subtle smoked look that preserves the vehicle’s rugged aesthetic while improving visibility. The package includes left and right assemblies and hardware for a bolt-in style swap that fits many popular model years (see compatibility notes below).

Will these tail lights fit my Jeep model and year?

These assemblies fit a range of Wrangler and CJ models produced between the mid-1970s and 2006 but are not compatible with JK-series vehicles. Confirm the lamp mounting bolt spacing and original connector style before ordering; older wiring systems may need small changes. Refer to the replacement part numbers listed to match your original unit.

• Compatible models: 1997–2006 Wrangler, 1976–1986 CJ7, 1981–1985 CJ8, 1987–1995 Wrangler YJ, 1976–1983 CJ5.
• Not compatible with Jeep JK models.
• Bolt-in replacement with ~2" bolt spacing; check your mounting dimensions.
• Match replacement numbers (e.g., 56018649/56018648 series) to your stock part.

How bright and what lighting functions are included?

The assemblies use dedicated LED clusters for each lighting function, giving clear, crisp illumination for braking, turning, reversing and license/marker lighting. LEDs are arranged to meet DOT visibility expectations while the smoked lens offers a toned appearance without sacrificing output. Back-up LEDs are bright white, while brake/turn LEDs are high-intensity red.

• 16 large red LEDs for brake/parking/turn signal functions.
• 6 LEDs for license plate illumination.
• 21 white LEDs for backup/reverse lighting.
• 3 side reflector LEDs for additional marker presence.

What wiring or installation steps should I expect?

Installation requires cutting the stock tail lamp pigtail and splicing the new assembly’s wires; the housing is removable to simplify access. Wire colors are labeled: white is ground, blue is reverse, black is tail/license/marker, and red is stop/turn/brake. Vehicles with older incandescent flashers or stock flasher units may need a resistor or updated electronic flasher to correct hyper-flash behavior.

• Not fully plug-and-play: splicing into the pigtail is required.
• If rapid flashing occurs, a 5W 10Ω resistor or electronic flasher may be necessary.
• Lens and housing can be detached for easier wiring and mounting.
• Includes hardware for bolt-in replacement; verify bolt spacing (~2").

Who is this for? This XtraGlow kit is aimed at Jeep owners who want a modern LED upgrade that keeps a subdued, smoked appearance while restoring stronger rear lighting—ideal for restorers, weekend off-roaders, and daily drivers of YJ/CJ-era Jeeps. If you own a compatible Wrangler or CJ and are comfortable with basic wiring and splicing, these tail lights provide an economical, DOT-certified way to boost night-time visibility and refresh your vehicle’s rear-end styling. For classic vehicles with original incandescent flashers, plan to source a resistor or compatible electronic flasher to ensure proper turn-signal operation.