2023 Sport S Full Exterior LED Upgrade

[nazlax10]

Hello, I have a 2023 Sport S with exterior halogen everything. My end goal is to upgrade all of this with as little modification to brackets, harnesses, etc. as possible. I prefer OEM or at least OEM looking as much as possible, but would consider smoked lenses. I'm mainly having trouble finding things based on fitment. Everything seems to exclude Sport due to depth issues and it's borderline confusing. I found this kit that looks like it would work, but I don't really want all the RGB style or even the halos. I know of these part numbers but get conflicting information on fitment.
55112884AG and 55112885AG

But I do want to upgrade all the lights that are included. Could you all please help with some options or part numbers of what I can replace with? I do have a Tazer already as well and here is my Jeep for reference. Thank you very much!

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[Bandit’s Lair]

I, personally, would pass on a kit. Kits lock you in too much for my taste. You can find way better options if you mix and match manufacturers. If you like the all inclusive form of that kit make a note of what lights it replaces and then just knock it out 1 at a time.

For manufacturers you have a plethora of them. Morimoto, Oracle, Diode Dynamics, Combat Off-road. All of those definitely have OEM fitment products that will achieve your goals. I’m sure I missed a few in there.

 

[nazlax10]

I, personally, would pass on a kit. Kits lock you in too much for my taste. You can find way better options if you mix and match manufacturers. If you like the all inclusive form of that kit make a note of what lights it replaces and then just knock it out 1 at a time.

For manufacturers you have a plethora of them. Morimoto, Oracle, Diode Dynamics, Combat Off-road. All of those definitely have OEM fitment products that will achieve your goals. I’m sure I missed a few in there.

That's a very good point. I've looked at many of those manufacturers, but the confusing part is mainly the fender lights. It seems like fitment depends on trim type, painted vs non painted, tow package level, the alignment of the planets and what phase the moon is in, hahaha

 

[JmattNYC]

I have the sunpie fog lights i put on my steel bumper. They work well but i think i will end up going with the raxiom brand when i am ready to do full kit. You should take a look at them.

 

[nazlax10]

I have the sunpie fog lights i put on my steel bumper. They work well but i think i will end up going with the raxiom brand when i am ready to do full kit. You should take a look at them.

Will do, thank you!

 

[Unbreakable]

I have a 2022 Sport S and most the confusion is based off the single bulb fenders lights, you have the 2 bulb lights. My experience was that you can ignore the won't fit Sport/Sport S warning. Make sure you're 100% sure you want the fender lights because they are a PITA compared to the other lights. If you do them make sure you have plastic rivets to replace the ones you need to drill out and spare fender clips because you will break some of them when taking off the fenders. You will see sellers saying you don't need to take the fenders off and some even have videos but what they don't tell you is they have already had the fenders off before and were missing a bunch of clips. Technically you can do it without fully removing the fenders but it is way easier to remove them. I've done it both ways so believe me.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

That's a very good point. I've looked at many of those manufacturers, but the confusing part is mainly the fender lights. It seems like fitment depends on trim type, painted vs non painted, tow package level, the alignment of the planets and what phase the moon is in, hahaha

This is all true. Since you know you have a Sport, only thing you need to know is if it’s a Max Tow or not. Fenders are slightly different. I don’t see the tale tell lip on your fenders so I’d guess it isn’t a max tow. If it gets too confusing with all the options just figure out which lights you really like and message the company. Most of them will respond within a reasonable time. Especially if it’s to make a sale.

 

[Unbreakable]

Found my thread from when I went through the same thing.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-turn-signals-sport-or-sport-s-fitment.56454/

 

[Tiny]

I literally just finished this on my 2020 Sport S. Like an hour ago.....

I just gotta say, good luck finding led turn signal lamps. I must have a frankenfender cause 3 times I was promised fitment and shipped parts. 3 times.....they didn't fit. I finally just went with LED replacement bulbs. It all works and looks good.
I used oracle tail lights, raxiom heads and fogs. Also added badlands pod lights.

It's not hard so long as you have the right parts!!!!!

 

[Dilly’S Willy]

If you want a truly custom set of lights, contact Circuit Demon. They're a local USA based company that's been around since 2012 IIRC, and make their mods in house, or at least they did. Looks like they've got into performance tuning too.

I inquired about a job working for them years ago for my rally wagon as no one makes LED tail lights for it, and they said "if you supply us a product to show your work, that will be our interview and hiring decision". Well that project has been sitting for damn near a decade, but I've met the owner, super cool dude. The owner's name is Jeff Foster, and he's an automotive enthusiast.

They got started making all those custom LED Subaru head lights and tail lights that could playback GIF images in the tail lights for shows, well at least here in the USA. Japan had them not long before he started it here in the USA.

Link -> Circuit Demon <- Link

 

[nazlax10]

I have a 2022 Sport S and most the confusion is based off the single bulb fenders lights, you have the 2 bulb lights. My experience was that you can ignore the won't fit Sport/Sport S warning. Make sure you're 100% sure you want the fender lights because they are a PITA compared to the other lights. If you do them make sure you have plastic rivets to replace the ones you need to drill out and spare fender clips because you will break some of them when taking off the fenders. You will see sellers saying you don't need to take the fenders off and some even have videos but what they don't tell you is they have already had the fenders off before and were missing a bunch of clips. Technically you can do it without fully removing the fenders but it is way easier to remove them. I've done it both ways so believe me.

That's all great info, thank you very much. My main goal with the fender lights is that OEM white LED strip with the switchback amber blinker.

 

[nazlax10]

This is all true. Since you know you have a Sport, only thing you need to know is if it’s a Max Tow or not. Fenders are slightly different. I don’t see the tale tell lip on your fenders so I’d guess it isn’t a max tow. If it gets too confusing with all the options just figure out which lights you really like and message the company. Most of them will respond within a reasonable time. Especially if it’s to make a sale.

Very good point. I have the tow package, but not max. I have the upgraded alternator and cooling package, but not the suspension or 4.10.

 

[nazlax10]

Found my thread from when I went through the same thing.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...-turn-signals-sport-or-sport-s-fitment.56454/

Perfect, thank you!

 

[nazlax10]

I literally just finished this on my 2020 Sport S. Like an hour ago.....

I just gotta say, good luck finding led turn signal lamps. I must have a frankenfender cause 3 times I was promised fitment and shipped parts. 3 times.....they didn't fit. I finally just went with LED replacement bulbs. It all works and looks good.
I used oracle tail lights, raxiom heads and fogs. Also added badlands pod lights.

It's not hard so long as you have the right parts!!!!!

Congrats on the mods! Mind posting pics and possibly links when you have a moment?

 

[nazlax10]

If you want a truly custom set of lights, contact Circuit Demon. They're a local USA based company that's been around since 2012 IIRC, and make their mods in house, or at least they did. Looks like they've got into performance tuning too.

I inquired about a job working for them years ago for my rally wagon as no one makes LED tail lights for it, and they said "if you supply us a product to show your work, that will be our interview and hiring decision". Well that project has been sitting for damn near a decade, but I've met the owner, super cool dude. The owner's name is Jeff Foster, and he's an automotive enthusiast.

They got started making all those custom LED Subaru head lights and tail lights that could playback GIF images in the tail lights for shows, well at least here in the USA. Japan had them not long before he started it here in the USA.

Link -> Circuit Demon <- Link

That is an option I didn't even know existed, haha. Seems like it could get quite pricy, but good to know for sure. Thank you!

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