Rugged Ridge Tail Light Euro Guards for Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU | Satin Black | 11226.02 | Fits 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU

It's been said before, of course, but I'll echo the sentiment that you should not expect these to actually protect your taillights from much of anything. In my mind they're a purely aesthetic enhancement, one of the few that I am comfortable adding to my Jeep. To me, that says a lot because by and large, I'm a function over form kind of personality. I had considered getting the Mopar Guards (in black, not chrome), but I don't like the way they look nearly as much as these Rugged Ridge guards, and they were significantly more expensive. These are nice, solid metal guards that install quickly and easily. I am extremely happy with them. I will be sure to add a photo to the product images. One final note regarding customer service (not reflected in my rating since it doesn't involve the product itself). Two of the screws that I received were of the wrong type (I got too many of screw A and not enough of screw B), so I first attempted to contact the manufacturer for replacement screws. I never got a single response from them after several attempts. I was completely ignored. I then went to the seller and sent them an email through the Amazon contact system and got a VERY quick response, along with a promise to rectify the situation. Some time later, an additional set of screws made its way to my doorstep. Two lessons learned: 1) Rugged Ridge makes good products but will offer no support, and 2) this seller deserves my future business.

I absolutely love it. They fit onto my 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport with no problems at all. It comes with the screws to attach it all you need is a screwdriver, 10 minutes and a heartbeat. Looks: 5/5 very cool look, its a "polished" dark metal. I'm considering sanding it down a little and applying a more muted black paint but the jeep is dirty all the time so who would notice? :P Construction: 4/5 Its built with an honest effort. Bare in mind that this will protect from a moderate blow directly to the guard. Don't expect to back into a tree at 30km/hr and expect it to hold up...

There are a few reviews that claim these tail light guards are not for protection, and that anyone using them for such is basically kidding themselves. Well, I guess these guards wouldn't protect you that much from solid rock. They sure seem like they would take a decent hit from branches, and that's the kind of stuff I'm going to hit at that height. If I don't see a rock that high up, my Jeep is going to have far bigger problems than cracked plastic. Maybe that's just the trails I ride on, which are rocky but also wooded. If you're such a hardcore crawler where you're surrounded tightly by rock on all sides, I'm guessing you could afford to put corner covers on the rear tub and switch to flush LED lights anyway. The guards do look great. Black powder-coated (or bedlined?) metal, which are offset a bit from the tail light with four plastic spacers. Four longer replacement screws per light hold it all in. I've heard of an older, or maybe a competitor's, version of this product in which only four longer screws were provided for the "outboard" positions (making you re-use four original screws), but that was not the case for me- they sent eight long screws and you just have to make sure to use the larger ones on the outside. The instructions were clear, and they suggested to not to let the tail light assembly move when you remove the original screws. If it does move (as it did for me), just shift it around and you'll see how it seals best against the body and lets the screw holes align. Installation took 20 minutes, because it was 105 degrees and I needed to go inside to get a cold beer. Amateur move. I think these tail light guards match the look and use of my Jeep, and offer me better protection from branches than what came from the factory. One day I'll win the lottery, put Dana 60's and 40 inch tires on it, and I'll need something that can handle hitting a four foot boulder. For now, I am happy.

After reading some of the reviews, I was a little shy of buying this but, I did anyway. This is a good, economical way to dress up your wrangler and provide intermediate protection to your taillights. Looks really good and installation took about 10 minutes.... that's because I used a normal screwdriver AND... I suggest you do the same. A drill will strip the screw heads, they are a little soft. Not sure why some decided to give bad reviews.... this will prevent branches and brush from "smacking back" and breaking your lights. Some people that go extreme off roading will disagree but, I haven't done that yet AND if they do break, they are only $40.

For $27 I was expecting a cheaper "feel" but these actually came in better than I had anticipated. The color is a little more shiny than I was hoping for but that's easily remedied with PlastiDip or a light brushing with high-grit sandpaper. The 4 screws that come with the product come with 4 rubber bushings for each side to keep the light guard from touching the plastic tail light assembly, adds a nice touch. Can't mess up the install, extremely easy, came with picture and step by step instructions so that even the most novice of customers can install it themselves. The metal felt very sturdy, not easily bent by any means, this will definitely protect from sticks or large debris kicking up from the rear. Essentially your taking a single point of impact and spreading it across the metal & 4 bushings so you are absolutely wrong if you think this offers no protection. I have backed over branches that kick up several times, for $27 these are great to give you a little peace of mind. They don't obscure the lights or reverse lights much at all.

If your looking for an in-expensive add-on (compared) these light guards are well made and very visually appealing. They give an added toughness look on your Wrangler. The only caution I have is there is a right and a left. Specifically. I did not read the instructions as there are only 4 screws & 4 stand off washers for each side. How hard can that be? :-) Well, it turns out the 4 screws are 2 of 2 slightly different thicknessess. No problem there either. However after I put them on, I realized the line on the outside edge didn't quite match the body line, and sure enough..there is a left side guard and a right side. Hopefully this tip will save you the 3 minutes it took me to swap them..... Other than that....and awesome add-on....

I went to the dealer to buy the stock guards and was shocked when they said 215 dollars. that price is CRAZY, thats what a new light costs ! anyhow i figured i would check this out. First thing is that the picture makes them look like they have a matt finish, but really its a gloss. The rubber washers they speak of are not rubber they are plastic not really a bad thing but attention to detail never hurt anyone. another deceiving feature of the covers is they are only half loop meaning the bars going across sit flat against the light and have some sharp edges because of this, no doubt a money saving tactic. Overall they still look good, and i have about 170 dollars more still in my wallet thanks to them. If i could find a jeep pair for 50 dollars more though i would probably would have purchased them instead.

Good looking on my Jeep. I bought this for looks more so than protection. It is metal and strong, good hardware. (Update) I have had these for 6 months or so now and stand by my 5 star review, however, you should know that in the event you are rear ended that high up or back into a tree, whatever, your easilly replaced plastic will be protected, but your metal body is going to get bent as these will push into the sheet metal on your jeep, but as I said initially, I bought them for the looks ;)

Easy to install looks good and sturdy nice painted finish

Very good. No problem

nice looking. so love them. very easy to install as well. but those screws do not match, so I use the stock ones. didn't cause me too much trouble. No worrries.

Nice fit, very easy to install, looks great Only problem I can see is the included screws finish is not great they will corrode in our Canadian winter stainless would of been ideal

Cheap metal. I repainted the whole thing before installing, even the screws. They look good and fit well, but I'm sure they won't last too long given our winter and salt abrasives on road... Maybe good for warmer climate.