{"product_id":"body-armor-4x4-elevated-third-brake-light-for-jeep-wrangler-yj-tj-jk","title":"Body Armor 4x4 Elevated Third Brake Light for Jeep Wrangler YJ\/TJ\/JK","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-lead\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVisibility Where It Counts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBolt-On Installation, No Drilling Required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDOT LED Light Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevated mounting position:\u003c\/strong\u003e visible above 37-inch tires when mounted on the tailgate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo-drill installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e bolts to existing tailgate holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDOT LED light element:\u003c\/strong\u003e meets federal stop-lamp standards with faster response than incandescent\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Wrangler compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits YJ (1987–1995), TJ (1997–2006), and JK (2007–2018) models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eJK-5120\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLight type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDOT LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eExisting tailgate holes, no drilling required\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVehicle fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1987–2018 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ, JK\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For and Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-yes\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-no\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhich Jeep Wrangler years and models does this brake light fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eDoes installation require drilling into the tailgate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eNo drilling is required. The elevated third brake light mounts using existing holes already present in the Jeep Wrangler tailgate, keeping the tailgate unmodified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWill this light clear a 37-inch spare tire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eIs the light DOT compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The elevated third brake light uses a DOT LED light element, meaning it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards for stop lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Body Armor 4x4","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50546119213126,"sku":"JK-5120","price":156.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2203\/1686\/files\/JK-5120-1-sq.jpg?v=1790917586","url":"https:\/\/terrainvault.com\/products\/body-armor-4x4-elevated-third-brake-light-for-jeep-wrangler-yj-tj-jk","provider":"TerrainVault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}