Round Tail Light Conversion Kit for Jeep JK/JKU

Round Tail Light Conversion Kit for Jeep JK/JKU

Name: Round Tail Light Conversion Kit for Jeep JK/JKU
Brand: Motobilt
SKU: MB5506
Price: 79.00 USD
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Fits: Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU

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Factory Jeep JK and JKU tail lights sit proud of the body by roughly three inches. On the trail, that leaves them exposed every time the rear corner slides past a rock, tree, or ledge. It does not take much contact to crack a lens, damage the housing, or rip the light out of the body. For builders who wheel hard, that factory layout becomes a weak point fast.

The Motobilt Flush Mount 4 Inch Round Tail Light Conversion Kit solves that problem by pulling the tail lights back into the body and protecting them with a cleaner, tighter installation. This kit includes a pair of CNC formed steel cover plates built to match the unique curved shape of the Jeep JK and JKU rear corner sheet metal. Each plate is designed to fit the factory tail light opening while allowing builders to install many off-the-shelf grommet style 4 inch round tail lights.

This setup gives the rear corners a more protected profile without forcing a full body modification. It is a practical upgrade for Jeep owners who spend time on rocky trails or want a cleaner rear corner layout. Like many real trail-focused upgrades, this kit does require cutting and drilling the factory sheet metal. That is the tradeoff for gaining better protection and a more durable tail light setup. Motobilt designed this kit for builders who understand that factory parts are often the first thing to get damaged when the trail gets tight.

Important information

Fits Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU 2007-2018
Designed to install flush mount 4 inch round tail lights in the factory tail light opening
Fits many off-the-shelf grommet style 4 inch round tail lights
Works with both incandescent and LED tail lights
If using LED tail lights, a pair of resistors is required for proper Jeep JK Can Bus operation
Motobilt resistor kit MB5519 sold separately
Includes two CNC formed steel cover plates
Each plate includes six mounting holes
Stainless steel fasteners included
Drilling into factory sheet metal is required
Cutting factory rear corner sheet metal is required
Factory tail lights cannot be reinstalled after installation
Additional reverse lighting may be required depending on chosen round tail light setup
Ships bare metal and must be painted or powder coated before installation

Product specifications

Vehicle Fitment

Jeep Wrangler JK / JKU 2007-2018

Part Type

Flush mount tail light conversion kit

Tail Light Size Compatibility

4 inch round grommet style tail lights

Material

CNC formed steel

Finish

Bare steel

Included Components

Pair of flush mount tail light cover plates

Stainless steel mounting hardware

Manufactured

Made in the USA

Notes

Test fit the plates and chosen tail lights before final paint or powder coat.
Cutting the factory Jeep JK / JKU rear corner sheet metal is required.
Drilling into factory sheet metal is required for mounting.
Once installed, the factory tail lights cannot be reinstalled.
If using LED round tail lights, install resistors to prevent Jeep JK Can Bus issues.
Some round LED lights include integrated reverse lights, but additional backup lighting may still be needed depending on the setup.

Frequently asked questions

Why convert to flush mount tail lights on a Jeep JK?
Factory JK tail lights stick out from the body and are easy to damage on tight trails. A flush mount setup tucks the lights into the rear corner for better protection and a cleaner body line.

What size tail lights fit this kit?
This kit is designed for many grommet style 4 inch round tail lights. Builders can choose from a range of incandescent or LED options depending on their preferred setup.

Do I need resistors for LED tail lights?
Yes. If you install LED tail lights, you will need a pair of resistors to keep the Jeep JK Can Bus system operating correctly. Motobilt offers resistor kit MB5519 separately.

Can I reinstall my factory tail lights later?

No. This conversion requires cutting the factory sheet metal, so the stock tail lights cannot be reinstalled after the kit is installed.

Does this kit include backup lights?
No. unless you use the Motobilt MB6502 4 inch round LED tail lights which have integrated reverse lights.

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Factory Jeep JK or JKU tail lights are prone to trail damage due to the fact that they sit 3" out from the body. This kit allows you install flush mounted round tail lights within the factory tail light opening, with minimal modifications.

This kit consists of a pair of steel cover plates that are CNC precision formed to the unique curved shape of the JK-JKU rear corner sheet metal. We have included a cut out that is sized to accept many brands of off-the-shelf grommet style 4" round light tails.

Each plate includes six (6) mounting holes. Drilling into your factory sheet metal is required. Stainless steel fasteners provided.

NOTE: This kit will work either incandescent or LED tail lights. If installing LED tail lights, you will need a pair of resistors (MB5519 sold separately) to ensure proper operation with the Jeep JK Can Bus system.

This kits ships as bare metal to allow you custom paint or powder coat to your own custom color scheme.

INSTALL NOTES: Cutting the factory Jeep JK/JKU sheet metal is required. Once this product is installed the factory tail lights cannot be reinstalled at a later date. Some round LED tail lights are available with a back up light. However, additional lighting for back up purposes may be required.

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