Department
Accessories
Our accessories department holds 16 products priced from $36 to $350, mostly tail light guards plus a few reset tools. Listings cover vehicles from 1981-2018, and most of them are made for the Jeep Wrangler, including the Wrangler JK. Pick your year, make and model to see only the items that fit.
Part types
What this department covers
There are two part types here. Tail light guards make up 13 of the 16 listings. They are metal grilles or cages that bolt over the tail lamps to help protect the lenses from brush, rocks and minor knocks, which is why they are popular on trail rigs. The other 3 listings are reset tools, and each product page names the exact vehicles the tool works with, so read it before you order. Brands include TrailFX, Rampage, OEQ, Rugged Ridge, Smittybilt and Body Armor.
Matching guards to your vehicle
Tail lamp shape changes between generations, so a guard made for one body style rarely fits another. Jeep is the most covered make here with 9 listings, and 7 of them fit the Wrangler, 5 of those the Wrangler JK specifically. There are also guards for the Ford F150 and the GMC Sierra 2500 HD. Check the fitment table for your year range and body style before you order. If your truck came with factory LED tail lamps, confirm the guard is listed for them, since housing shapes can differ.
Installing tail light guards
Many guards bolt on using the factory tail lamp mounting points, so the job usually needs only basic hand tools. Read the included instructions before you start, and check the listing for the finish and the hardware supplied. After installation, have a helper confirm that the brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights still work and are easy to see from behind. Wash road salt and mud off the guards regularly to slow corrosion on steel parts, and touch up any chips in the coating.
Accessories questions
Do tail light guards affect light visibility?
A well designed guard leaves most of the lens open, but the bars do block part of the light. After you install one, walk around the vehicle with the lights on and check that the brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights are still clearly visible from behind.
Will Wrangler JK tail light guards fit a newer Wrangler?
Not usually. The JK and the later JL Wrangler use different tail lamp designs, so guards are made for one or the other. Check the fitment table on each listing for your model year and choose the guard listed for your exact generation.
What do accessories in this department cost?
The 16 accessories here range from $36 to $350. Price depends on the part type, material and brand. Tail light guards from TrailFX, Rampage, OEQ, Rugged Ridge, Smittybilt and Body Armor make up most of the listings.