Body Armor 4x4 Elevated Third Brake Light for Jeep Wrangler YJ/TJ/JK

The Body Armor 4x4 Elevated Third Brake Light is a bolt-on LED brake light for 1987–2018 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ, and JK models, designed to remain visible above 37-inch tires where a stock tailgate-mounted light would otherwise be blocked. It mounts using existing holes in the tailgate, requiring no drilling or fabrication.

Visibility Where It Counts

A stock third brake light sits low on the tailgate, a position that works fine with factory tire sizes but leaves it blocked behind a 35- or 37-inch spare mounted on a rear carrier. The Body Armor 4x4 elevated unit raises the light high enough to clear oversized tires, restoring the rear warning signal that following drivers depend on. That matters most on the trail, where stopping distances are unpredictable and dust or debris can already reduce visibility.

Bolt-On Installation, No Drilling Required

The bracket uses existing holes in the Wrangler tailgate, so installation does not require drilling new mounting points or modifying the body. That keeps the tailgate intact for owners who may swap configurations later, and it means the light can be removed or repositioned without leaving new holes behind.

DOT LED Light Source

The unit uses a DOT LED light element rather than an incandescent bulb. LED brake lights respond faster than incandescent bulbs and draw less current from the vehicle's electrical system. The DOT compliance means the light meets federal motor vehicle safety standards for stop lamps.

Features

• Elevated mounting position: visible above 37-inch tires when mounted on the tailgate
• No-drill installation: bolts to existing tailgate holes
• DOT LED light element: meets federal stop-lamp standards with faster response than incandescent
• Broad Wrangler compatibility: fits YJ (1987–1995), TJ (1997–2006), and JK (2007–2018) models

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

This brake light suits Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ, and JK owners running oversized tires, particularly those with a rear tire carrier that raises the spare above the stock tailgate light position, who need a third brake light that following drivers can actually see.

This light does not fit the four-door JL (2018–present) or JLU, nor the JT Gladiator. It is not a replacement for the stock tailgate-mounted brake light assembly; it is an elevated supplemental or replacement unit intended for lifted and tire-carrier-equipped builds.

Common Questions

Which Jeep Wrangler years and models does this brake light fit?

The Body Armor 4x4 elevated third brake light fits 1987–2018 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ, and JK models. It does not fit the JL-generation Wrangler (2018–present) or the JT Gladiator.

Does installation require drilling into the tailgate?

No drilling is required. The elevated third brake light mounts using existing holes already present in the Jeep Wrangler tailgate, keeping the tailgate unmodified.

Will this light clear a 37-inch spare tire?

The Body Armor 4x4 elevated third brake light is specifically designed to be visible above 37-inch tires, making it suitable for builds running oversized rubber on a rear tire carrier that would otherwise block a stock tailgate-level brake light.

Is the light DOT compliant?

Yes. The elevated third brake light uses a DOT LED light element, meaning it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards for stop lamps.