XtraGlow LED Tail Lights for Wrangler TJ YJ CJ5/CJ7 — Red Square 2‑Piece DOT Certified

XtraGlow's red square LED tail light kit is a complete DOT-certified replacement set for many Wrangler and classic Jeep models, combining brake, turn, reverse, marker and license illumination in two bolt-in housings.

These LED tail lights are designed to update older Jeep rear lighting with brighter, longer-lasting LEDs while preserving the square lamp aesthetic found on TJ, YJ, CJ5, CJ7 and CJ8 models. The assemblies pack multiple LED circuits for stop/turn, tail/license, reverse and side marker functions and include the hardware needed for a bolt-in swap, although older incandescent wiring systems may require minor electrical changes.

Which Jeep models will these tail lights fit?

These assemblies are engineered to fit a range of late-70s through early-2000s Jeeps using the square rear lamp pattern. They are compatible with many TJ, YJ, CJ5, CJ7 and CJ8 model years listed below, but are not intended for JK-series vehicles.

• Compatible: 1997–2006 Wrangler TJ; 1987–1995 Wrangler YJ; 1976–1986 CJ7; 1981–1985 CJ8; 1976–1983 CJ5.
• Not compatible with JK-series Jeeps—confirm your vehicle's lamp mounting and pigtail before ordering.
• Bolt spacing ~2"; units replace existing square housings and use the included mounting hardware.

How do these lights improve visibility and legality?

The kit is DOT certified and uses separate LED arrays for brake/turn, tail/license and reverse functions, delivering brighter, crisper light than stock incandescent bulbs. The integrated side marker helps meet modern visibility expectations while maintaining a classic look.

• 16 large red LEDs for brake, parking and turn signals for clearer signaling.
• 6 LEDs illuminate the license area for legal plate visibility.
• 21 white LEDs for reverse light output and 3 side marker LEDs for lateral visibility.

What wiring or installation steps should I expect?

Installation is mostly bolt-in after cutting the factory tail lamp pigtail and splicing to the new harness; the housing and lens are removable to ease mounting. Because older vehicles with incandescent flasher systems may register quick flashing (hyperflash), you might need a resistor or an electronic flasher to correct flash rate.

• Wire functions: white = ground, blue = reverse, black = tail/license/marker, red = stop/turn/brake.
• Not plug-and-play on all vehicles—expect to cut and splice the stock pigtail and secure connections with proper connectors.
• If hyperflash occurs, consider a 5W 10Ω resistor or an electronic flasher replacement (not included).

Are these assemblies durable and serviceable?

The assemblies feature removable lens and housing components so you can service LEDs or access mounting points more easily. LEDs typically outlast incandescent bulbs, and the included DOT certification indicates they meet regulatory construction standards for road use.

• Removable lens and housing for easier maintenance and installation access.
• Bolt-in design with included mounting hardware and roughly 2" bolt spacing.
• Replacement part numbers listed for left and right sides to help confirm fitment.

Who is this for: This XtraGlow kit is aimed at Jeep owners restoring or modernizing older TJ, YJ, CJ-series vehicles who want brighter, DOT-approved LED lighting while keeping the classic square tail lamp appearance. It also fits hobbyists comfortable with basic cutting and splicing of tail lamp pigtails and those willing to add a resistor or updated flasher if their vehicle’s original wiring triggers hyperflash.