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Since we're all being honest here

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And the point is? You don't like a tight rear end without saddlebags? At least these fit the vehicle you presented.

Everybody picks on the kid with mickey mouse ears... We wouldn''t even be in this conversation if Jeep hadn't plucked already available tail lights of the shelf instead of crafting something attractive/functional that fit the Gladiator.
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My gripe: LOGO

Any product I slap on my vehicle must either not have the company name plastered all over it, or be easily removed/covered.

I’ve passed on snorkels and bumpers I’ve otherwise liked for this reason.

I’m not a Nascar. And if I wanted to look like one…..you’d be paying me.

Now my likes: the red light on the ground and (God help me)….the animation. (I’m a sucker for bling)
 

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We wouldn''t even be in this conversation if Jeep hadn't plucked already available tail lights of the shelf instead of crafting something attractive/functional that fit the Gladiator.
Where did said taillight get plucked from? The Gladiator and Wrangler taillights are not the same.
 
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Man, tough crowd. They aren't something I'm interested in, but I'm not going to come here bashing them either.

I can see these selling to two crowds, those that put all the bulging armor add-ons (angry grilles, huge fat bumpers, etc) to their truck, and those that have chopped fenders, protective panels, etc. that these will aesthetically fit in with.
Exactly. We can't make something that appeals to everyone, but these lights do have their place!
 

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For sure.. I haven't done it yet, but I've got pretty close more than once.. After they rip one off, everyone buys the oracle ones to replace the factory lights.
Yessir! And when that happens, now there is another option as well! :)
 
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I guess I'll be the guinea pig. I just ordered them. I don't mind the looks and have already had the rear lights hit on the trail.

More importantly to me is the brightness during the day. You can see this from the cove lights that are also part of my turn signals. It definitely catches the eye even in bright daylight.

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Awesome! Thank you for the support! Please post some photos when you get them installed as I am excited to start seeing them on some customer builds!
 
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Thank you for taking my comments light hearted. I work in software, so I see the word technology in so many ads, where to me, it’s doesn’t seem to fit the product, or there’s little to no mitigating detail about how technology was applied to the product.

With that said, I like your product and I’m no marketing guru, I would say stick true to your product and what it provides; no real need to have to boast it up excessively. It’s kind of like when things changed from “the Facebook” to just “facebook”; simple, clean. Best wishes.
That makes sense! I hate buzz words for marketing as well. If I hear one more comment about some online influencer's activations I am going to literally lose it haha!
 
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Is it DOT approved?
Absolutely! It is marked on the taillight with all proper labels and will pass inspection for states that require it.

For those interested the Department of Transportation is not an approval agency. They set guidelines and certain stipulations/ restrictions for on road use, and it is up to the manufacturer to make a product in compliance with those standards. So you'll hear people say they are DOT/SAE compliant rather than approved.

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My gripe: LOGO

Any product I slap on my vehicle must either not have the company name plastered all over it, or be easily removed/covered.

I’ve passed on snorkels and bumpers I’ve otherwise liked for this reason.

I’m not a Nascar. And if I wanted to look like one…..you’d be paying me.
Now my likes: the red light on the ground and (God help me)….the animation. (I’m a sucker for bling)
Start up animation = Jeep Jewelry FTW haha!

We love our logo an think it is actually pretty subtle, but understand that "clean look" it sounds like you are going for when everything is super inconspicuous. Worth mentioning the metal logo at the bottom is removeable as well though.
 

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Exactly. We can't make something that appeals to everyone, but these lights do have their place!
Yeah, next to all the other gaudy and tacky stuff Jeep people love to adorn their rides with.
 

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Where did said taillight get plucked from? The Gladiator and Wrangler taillights are not the same.
Yep, you are right, they just look like off the shelf stuff, I guess. They sure don't fit the truck IMO. Why didn't the Wrangler didn't get Micky Mouse ears?
 

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The beef i have with most aftermarket tailights is there uneven light intensity when looking from an angle. It's always one is brighter than the other. Sometimes even viewing directly from behind too. And, the actual quality of the LED and circuitry sucks.
 

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And the point is? You don't like a tight rear end without saddlebags? At least these fit the vehicle you presented.

Everybody picks on the kid with mickey mouse ears... We wouldn''t even be in this conversation if Jeep hadn't plucked already available tail lights of the shelf instead of crafting something attractive/functional that fit the Gladiator.
Primary reason I don't like them is they're ugly.
Secondary reason is they look like a Durango or Charger.
 

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I like innovation, but the esthetics are horrible.
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