DirtyJeepGuy Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 So ive been building a pure 99 MJ. (Dash, Front Clip, Doors, Motor). I'm wanting to swap taillights. I have the OEM lights. However i want to "update" them. Is there any company out there that makes LED taillight boxes by chance? Or does anyone have a link to the 97-01 XJ lights in the MJ? (Ive seen it on google and can't seem to find a link to it)
Lee21490 Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 I think the only rear light that swaps without a huge issue, is the dakota tail lights. And even with those, You have to flip them upside down for them to fit half decent. AFAIK there is no straight bolt in replacement rear headlights, Other than the stock MJ ones.
ScottJeep Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Still think someone with metal fab skillz ( which I do not currently really employ ) could make these work... http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJTH-96.html Way back I even emailed asking if they would send a pair for me to work with ( have a fab shop next to me at work ). ZERO REPLY Really like this idea...http://www.thor4x4.com/thorguardsinstallation.pdf The full box for the lights really made me think. The non-reply guys have some like this as well and I like the ones with the handle branch/tree guard to help my old butt get up into the truck. My current non-paint/I don't care paint theme would be perfect with these.
dunnc1991 Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 There was a Comanche for sale a few years back that they had grafted the 97+ XJ tails into the bed. Looked good imo, another option depending on your fab skills.
ScottJeep Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 THIS ONE? http://www.justacargeek.com/2009/11/1997-jeep-comanche-coolest-comanche-i.html
91Pioneer Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Ew that's ugly IMHO plus they removed the cab "vents".
Minuit Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 they removed the cab "vents". That one thing alone ruins it.
dunnc1991 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 THIS ONE? http://www.justacargeek.com/2009/11/1997-jeep-comanche-coolest-comanche-i.html That's the one. Showed up on here a few times several years ago. No cab vents kills it, but the body work seemsto be good working those tails in. I'd like to see it in person though.
relyt120 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 THIS ONE? http://www.justacargeek.com/2009/11/1997-jeep-comanche-coolest-comanche-i.html :ack:
Eagle Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 I think the only rear light that swaps without a huge issue, is the dakota tail lights. And even with those, You have to flip them upside down for them to fit half decent. Dakota tails look similar, but they aren't even close in any dimension. Making them fit would be as much or more work as fitting '00 Cherokee tails. Here are Pete's photos to prove it: http://comancheclub.com/topic/46115-dakota-replacement-taillights/
mysteed Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 I believe I remember that there was a member on here who adapted JK tail lights but I never saw pics. You can make pretty much anything work if you're willing to put in the time and effort.
jayray01 Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 Rustys is coming out with steel insert that u can use LED they just mocked up one of my friends and they are fixin to go in production they look like the xj tail lights they make
64 Cheyenne Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 Rustys is coming out with steel insert that u can use LED they just mocked up one of my friends and they are fixin to go in production they look like the xj tail lights they make Steel insert for XJ or MJs?
DirtyJeepGuy Posted September 7, 2015 Author Posted September 7, 2015 My buddy at T&M Metal Fabrication just made some LED taillight boxes for the comanche. They just tossed em into production.
ggcnash Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 My buddy at T&M Metal Fabrication just made some LED taillight boxes for the comanche. They just tossed em into production.Link plz
CJ's 89 MJ Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 They will look like this. they are selling them for $150. You can find them on Facebook.
ggcnash Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Man, I'm happy they are making these for mjs, but these are not something I would personally buy. I like the idea of the boxes with mounting holes, or just boxes and I'll cut my own lights in.
yellaheep Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Agreed. Those are hideous. Looks like an electric hot dog grill. Hit the trails in a wooded area and you're gonna bring home a ton of debris falling behind that grillwork, or go muddin' and it's gonna fill up with dirt & goo. Then you gotta take apart the assembly to clean it out. Nope. Won't be a buyer. Couldn't if I wanted to..... I don't do Facebook. I'm hoping someone will make them like the JCR boxes for XJ's........ Recessed. No rubber gaskets around the lights. Classy and smart. But even something like this would be awesome. Cheaper too.
91Pioneer Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Man those are fugly. You couldn't pay me $150 to put them on my truck.
ggcnash Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 I'm with yellaheep on this one build some simple boxes that follow the body lines
shelbyluvv Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 I suggested something like the JCR boxes in another thread he had as well. The ones he had made may work for him but I would never put them on my trucks.
DirtyJeepGuy Posted September 9, 2015 Author Posted September 9, 2015 I havent bought the T&M ones. I'm trying to get mikey to make boxes flush with the beds.The covers would get in my way. And id rather take a chance with the lights busting then get tickets by police.
knkn9 Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 This is what I'm working on... Here is the link...http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1123213
ggcnash Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 This is what I'm working on... Here is the link... http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1123213 Rustys beat you to it, 199$ a pair though new MJ specific
ArcticMJ Posted October 19, 2015 Posted October 19, 2015 This is what I'm working on... Here is the link... http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1123213 Rustys beat you to it, 199$ a pair though new MJ specific Have any pictures installed on a comanche?
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