Worries with Purchasing Tail Lights
07-09-2018, 08:31 PM
#1
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
Worries with Purchasing Tail Lights
Recently I’ve been searching for better lighting equipment for my 2016 JKU Wrangler. I’m going for the modern/futuristic look for tail lights, and I’ve come across these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073J943H4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9jdrBbVNK8HJJ
These really appeal to me but the issues arise with the credibility of this company and the longevity of this tail light. I’ve done research but I can’t find this type of tail light design created by a credible manufacturer like JW Speaker, which worries me because I want a tail light that looks appealing and lasts a long time. If you guys have any experience with these sort of tail lights, Lite Way, or have seen these manufactured by a more credible company, let me know. I would really appreciate it. I’m on the verge of purchasing these and just replacing them later on because we all know tail lights that cost under $100 won’t last long and will have a plethora of issues.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073J943H4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9jdrBbVNK8HJJ
These really appeal to me but the issues arise with the credibility of this company and the longevity of this tail light. I’ve done research but I can’t find this type of tail light design created by a credible manufacturer like JW Speaker, which worries me because I want a tail light that looks appealing and lasts a long time. If you guys have any experience with these sort of tail lights, Lite Way, or have seen these manufactured by a more credible company, let me know. I would really appreciate it. I’m on the verge of purchasing these and just replacing them later on because we all know tail lights that cost under $100 won’t last long and will have a plethora of issues.
07-10-2018, 01:07 PM
#2
JK Freak
OEM form factor LED tail lights are more or less a disappointment right now and it seems we do not have good options. The Lite Way LED tail lights have been known to fail after 12-24 months. Most end up with cracked housings or water intrusion. JWS has also had issues with cracked housings in their factory units, and they usually blame the installer for over-torquing the body screws.
It might be best to run tried and true *round* LED tail lights until which time we have durable options in the OEM form factor. Another advantage of the round lights is that they are more or less flush and you don't have to worry about cracking them on the trail, etc.
It might be best to run tried and true *round* LED tail lights until which time we have durable options in the OEM form factor. Another advantage of the round lights is that they are more or less flush and you don't have to worry about cracking them on the trail, etc.