Auxiliary LED Reverse Lights (Integrated Rear Bumper)

[Koja]

We will definitely make a post if we are able to offer a discounted groupbuy on these. Thanks for the interest and input here!

Have you started production of these?

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[ORACLElights]

Revised looks great!

Glad to hear it, usually functional revisions are less aesthetically appealing but glad we are able to get max functionality with it still looking good!

Expected price...

Great question,

We are working through the BOM for this revised design and examining tooling costs associated with this revision. The JL version retails at $99.95/ Pair but that is a much simpler design with fewer LEDs and without a reflector.

Here is a comparison of the factory JL part VS the factory JT part:

As you can see the JT is larger (increases material cost) and has a more complex design (increases tool cost).

Based on initial calculations, we anticipate approximately 40-50% increase in cost compared to the JL version. But with that cost the product would be brighter than the JL version and features the reflector which the JL does not and because of the large size and outboard mounting tabs- installation is going to be MUCH easier for the Gladiator compared to the JL.

Good news is that we will likely do a group buy for forum members to get a discount once we begin production.

...estimated availability?

Based on a similar timeframe to the JL development we would be looking at a mid-March ship date. We can narrow that down once the tolling is completed and we have a clearer idea on the production schedule.

Will the kit have a plug and play harness (no splicing)?

Yes, can certainly look at making this an option for those who want this. Those with trailer packages may have an easier time tapping both to the trailer reverse wire rather than connecting to the tail lights on either side. Some people may prefer to connect to their AUX switches, etc.

 

[LostWoods]

Shit if you can get it under $200 you're still well below Baja and Vision-X and neither of them retain the reflector. That's a huge selling point for a lot of people.

 

[Jaxmax]

Ok, I’m in on any group buy, whenever!...Jack

 

[Front Runner]

Glad to hear it, usually functional revisions are less aesthetically appealing but glad we are able to get max functionality with it still looking good!



Great question,

We are working through the BOM for this revised design and examining tooling costs associated with this revision. The JL version retails at $99.95/ Pair but that is a much simpler design with fewer LEDs and without a reflector.

Here is a comparison of the factory JL part VS the factory JT part:

As you can see the JT is larger (increases material cost) and has a more complex design (increases tool cost).

Based on initial calculations, we anticipate approximately 40-50% increase in cost compared to the JL version. But with that cost the product would be brighter than the JL version and features the reflector which the JL does not and because of the large size and outboard mounting tabs- installation is going to be MUCH easier for the Gladiator compared to the JL.

Good news is that we will likely do a group buy for forum members to get a discount once we begin production.



Based on a similar timeframe to the JL development we would be looking at a mid-March ship date. We can narrow that down once the tolling is completed and we have a clearer idea on the production schedule.



Yes, can certainly look at making this an option for those who want this. Those with trailer packages may have an easier time tapping both to the trailer reverse wire rather than connecting to the tail lights on either side. Some people may prefer to connect to their AUX switches, etc.

All Gladiators have the wiring harness back there for towing

 

[Mr._Bill]

The Curt 56584 harness makes it easy to wire in reverse lights. It connects between the factory harness and the trailer plug behind the bumper. I used this, along with a few other Curt parts, to wire in the KC backup lights I added when I first got the truck.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007EA6WQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_83r7Fb4XC3RG2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Koja]

I'm in if price point is under 200

 

[eaglerugby04]

I am in on this if prices stay where you are thinking. My preference would be wiring to an aux switch.

Would love to be able to order the in development flush mount tail lights at the same time. All my lighting would be oracle at that point except for the fenders.

 

[rr11]

I'm in I want the LED reverse lights and the flush tail lights also. I will order the reverse lights as soon as as they will take my money.

 

[Slowride]

By any chance will you guys be making a wiring harness to connect into the front signals for these front side track lights you sell?
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[mazeppa]

The Curt 56584 harness makes it easy to wire in reverse lights. It connects between the factory harness and the trailer plug behind the bumper. I used this, along with a few other Curt parts, to wire in the KC backup lights I added when I first got the truck.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007EA6WQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_83r7Fb4XC3RG2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I did a DIY auxiliary reverse lights and might replace them with the Oacle integrated rear bumper lights when available.

That is the harness I used and modified for my reverse lights circuit to keep from having to tap into the Jeep's OEM trailer wiring.

For the aux. reverse light to turn on, my circuit requires [park lights AND reverse lights to be on] OR [park lights AND aux. switch to be on], the aux. reverse lights will not come on unless the park lights or headlights are on. I have the aux. switch configured for momentary operation so I don't accidently leave the aux. reverse lights on while driving.

Edit: It would be simpler to just use the reverse light to power the auxiliary reverse lights, but my nature is to make projects more complex than necessary.

 

[snsleitch]

I'm in, let me know when you can take my money!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I did a DIY auxiliary reverse lights and might replace them with the Oacle integrated rear bumper lights when available.

That is the harness I used and modified for my reverse lights circuit to keep from having to tap into the Jeep's OEM trailer wiring.

For the aux. reverse light to turn on, my circuit requires [park lights AND reverse lights to be on] OR [park lights AND aux. switch to be on], the aux. reverse lights will not come on unless the park lights or headlights are on. I have the aux. switch configured for momentary operation so I don't accidently leave the aux. reverse lights on while driving.

Edit: It would be simpler to just use the reverse light to power the auxiliary reverse lights, but my nature is to make projects more complex than necessary.

Frankly I don't know why you didn't just use a Raspberry Pi - my son is deep into those things and we discussed creating a smart mirror for the bathroom that would display your calendar/appointments, new messages, morning headlines, etc. - and he's seriously working on a model. He and my grandson, now 7 1/2, are both into programming them and have created some kid games.

 

[mike921921]

Frankly I don't know why you didn't just use a Raspberry Pi - my son is deep into those things and we discussed creating a smart mirror for the bathroom that would display your calendar/appointments, new messages, morning headlines, etc. - and he's seriously working on a model. He and my grandson, now 7 1/2, are both into programming them and have created some kid games.

Ha Ha, the day I use a Raspberry Pi to control a back up light on my truck is the same day I start using CCTV for shaving in the morning. The Jeep is complex enough without another computer on board ?

 

[takeitsleazy]

Following for availability- I’m looking to have it tapped into both reverse light and factory aux

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