Maybe it's hard to tell from the photo but I'm with Gatorized on this....if you're cutting it that close better the tail light crunched than the corner of your box/tailgate.
Better catch the edge of the tail light than make it past without any damage? OK, I guess y’all won’t need or buy the flush tail lights. I’ll bet there’s a market for them though...
First it’s flush mount taillights. Then you’ll want fleet side fenders. Before you know it you’ll be driving a Colorado. Surface mount tail lights is a characteristic of Jeep just as the 7 slot grille is.
Do we have a “bird” emoji available for use on this forum? Apparently we can have any aftermarket accessories we want for Jeeps except for flush tail lights. So helpful...
Typically sensors in the mirrors (which are frequently removed on a Jeep) and corner sensors in the bumper (which are frequently removed on a Jeep). This is a pretty unique case and this is the best way to retain the system while still allowing people to mod their Jeeps as intended.
Custom wrap-around bumpers are on my list. The problem is, I’ve lost all my Jeep sponsors, and my list isn’t funded...Sadly long wheelbase trucks with big quarter panels is the problem. On my last truck I went through several taillights and caved in my quarter panel a couple times before I just build some outrageous tail light and sheet metal protection. Tight corners, trees and a large overhang/pivot point don’t do well.
I would like to see an aftermarket rear bumper with a wraparound and a small hoop that covers at least the bottom of the taillight.
The last bumper I built for my old truck. If you look close you can see the sheet metal is still bent and the rust from where the paint had crack previously before the kick up was installed. (under the T.) To get the dent out I had to cut the sheet metal and hammer it back the best I could.
Flush tail lights will prevent some damage but Im more worried about the sheet metal.
I'm looking at this rear bumper from Fab Fours: https://fabfours.com/product/jeep-gladiator-rear-bumper/Sadly long wheelbase trucks with big quarter panels is the problem. On my last truck I went through several taillights and caved in my quarter panel a couple times before I just build some outrageous tail light and sheet metal protection. Tight corners, trees and a large overhang/pivot point don’t do well.
I would like to see an aftermarket rear bumper with a wraparound and a small hoop that covers at least the bottom of the taillight.
The last bumper I built for my old truck. If you look close you can see the sheet metal is still bent and the rust from where the paint had crack previously before the kick up was installed. (under the T.) To get the dent out I had to cut the sheet metal and hammer it back the best I could.
Flush tail lights will prevent some damage but Im more worried about the sheet metal.
I got a guy fabing some for mine. I'm dropping my tailights off this week so he can build a cage for them. Going to be between $200-$300 but worth it. He does great work
