Lighting Changes for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler

18252 Views 38 Replies 9 Participants Last post by Jeepernator, Jul 12, 2017

jeepers

Discussion Starter · Jan 15, 2016

A report from Auburn Hills has given us some new details on what to expect from the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.

Traditionally, the Jeep Wrangler has round headlights, but the 2018 Wrangler will offer customers LED or HID options as well. This is a great move by Jeep since even the cheapest Dodges and Chryslers can get HID headlights now.

There are more changes to the upcoming Wrangler's lighting too. The 2018 Wrangler will have its turn signals moved to the outer fenders instead of the traditional places in the grille. This was likely done for cost reduction as it would allow Jeep to use a single assembly for forward facing and side lights.

Yet another change to the turn signals would be their placement in the side mirrors along with a warning for blind spot detection.

Moving to the rear of the Wrangler, the exposed screws will be ditched in the 2018 model. The rear lights are likely going to be based on the Renegade's rear lighting.

In addition to these lighting changes, we can also expect to see long awaited variants, like a pickup, and a solid roof SUV.

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gladiator

· #2 · Jan 15, 2016

I'd love to see them make it a hybrid of the two, renegade and the current setup:

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jeepers

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 18, 2016

That seems entirely possible. The X pattern can be integrated easily and whether it is rectangular or circular I think either shape will be fine.

gladiator

· #4 · Jan 21, 2016

jeepers said:
That seems entirely possible. The X pattern can be integrated easily and whether it is rectangular or circular I think either shape will be fine.

No doubt, fact is, it's a wrangler and will need to maintain that raw off-roader look they're known to have, just needs to be improved with hints of this new design. I just hope they don't kill its off-road appeal

Jeepernator

· #5 · Jan 23, 2016

The off road appeal is the Wrangler's front fascia shpae. It just needs to keep that angled look and it'll match the rest of the lineup.

gladiator

· #6 · Jan 26, 2016

How they change the grille, if they decide to change it will be interesting. Just hope they don't dilute it.

jeepers

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 1, 2016

Jeep's 7-slot grille is standard. Perhaps a slightly different version but nothing surprising.

gladiator

· #8 · Feb 8, 2016

It sure is, all that might change however is its proportions. 7 slot will always have a way to live on, much like how other brands have managed to do something similar with their designs.

jeep4life

· #9 · Mar 24, 2016

I just hope they get something like a truck lite in there - but its okay im sure either way there will be mods around it

HighRider

· #10 · Jun 12, 2017

Hard to see in this spy video of the Wrangler JL, but when the wind pushes the camouflage against the headlights, do they look circular or square to you?

JeepFan

· #11 · Jun 12, 2017

jeep4life said:
I just hope they get something like a truck lite in there - but its okay im sure either way there will be mods around it

A Jeep tuning company called Kahn usually puts a luxurious twist on these Wranglers. I'll be looking out for their products. JL provides them a fresh start to do what they held back on with the JK. They probably have the best combination of luxury and what stays true to Jeep design.

Gina

· #12 · Jun 13, 2017

If the wrangler renderings in the extremeterrain draw are what the real things could looks like, does that mean we'll be getting split headlights like those? I don't see a headlight mod listed beside the models so I assume they haven't been changed out, meaning it could be original factory.

JeepFan

· #13 · Jun 13, 2017

Gina said:
If the wrangler renderings in the extremeterrain draw are what the real things could looks like, does that mean we'll be getting split headlights like those? I don't see a headlight mod listed beside the models so I assume they haven't been changed out, meaning it could be original factory.

Yes.

Those are whats said to be LED headlights.
Mopar had optional LED headlights for the JK, so the JL getting a next generation version for 2018 is practical.

Johnson

· #14 · Jun 15, 2017

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Took a swing to the Jeep dealership this weekend and I seen the LED headlights that were on a Wrangler. These look real similar to the ones that we see in the spyshots and I can't imagine why they wouldn't use these.

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Gina

· #15 · Jun 15, 2017

So no split headlights then. That's fine, the factory LED lights will work just as well and they look great. Don't think I'll be changing them unless a bulb fries on me.

Johnson

· #16 · Jun 16, 2017

I kind of wished there was just a single large round projector with the 3 mini projectors underneath it. I hate the look of reflectors in headlights. So.. I would stick with it, but soon after change it out and probably re-sell them to the JK guys that want em'

HighRider

· #17 · Jun 16, 2017

So far I haven't come across what you're describing in a headlamp, mostly it's just on single projector or a trio of them.

JeepFan

· #18 · Jun 16, 2017

Johnson said:
I kind of wished there was just a single large round projector with the 3 mini projectors underneath it. I hate the look of reflectors in headlights. So.. I would stick with it, but soon after change it out and probably re-sell them to the JK guys that want em'

That's if it even plug and play since more might be required to make it work. Just hope its the same size, Jeep has some good reasons this time around for a slightly bigger headlight assembly. Then there's the concern about wiring harness.

Johnson

· #19 · Jun 19, 2017

Either way even if it isn't plug and play, wiring headlights isn't difficult at all and the regular DIY guy would be able to tackle it with ease. Especially the enthusiasts in the Wrangler world, there will be tons of people who will find zero difficulty in wiring them in.

Jeepernator

· #20 · Jun 22, 2017

Headlights on Wranglers are one of the easiest ones to replace as far as I know, they're just circular units held on by screws and an easily removable retaining bracket. The lamps may get an update in the JL, but the mounting system should remain relatively unchanged. Then it's just a matter of plugging a new one in.

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