Corner Armor for Fold Down Tailgate - With Tail Light System - Jeep Wrangler LJ 04-06 - Aluminum

Product Description Builders pushing a Jeep LJ into serious trail use quickly discover that factory rear tail lights and rear body corners are vulnerable once larger tires, suspension upgrades, and aggressive departure angles become part of the build. The longer LJ body works well for cargo space and trail stability, but the factory tail lights remain exposed to rocks, trees, and trail obstacles during rock crawling. The Motobilt Aluminum Corner Armor for the Jeep Wrangler LJ was designed around a fully recessed tail light system that helps protect the lighting deep inside the armor structure rather than leaving it exposed on the outside of the body. Internal mounting brackets position the lights safely inside the corner armor while an outer trim ring creates a clean finished appearance similar to the Motobilt Bobbed Bed and El Jefe 15-inch stretch corner systems. These corners are specifically designed around the Baja Designs S2 auxiliary light platform rather than the larger Squadron lights used on larger stretch corner systems. The smaller S2 package allows the recessed tail light system to fit properly within the dimensions of the factory-length LJ tub without major body modifications. Builders wanting protected rear lighting on a standard-length LJ now have a clean integrated solution designed specifically for this platform. The rear passenger side panel eliminates factory tailgate hinge cutouts for builders using a drop down tailgate conversion. Once the factory swing gate hardware is removed, the solid corner design creates a much cleaner rear body profile that better matches heavily modified trail builds. Constructed from 5052 aluminum, these corners help reduce overall vehicle weight while still reinforcing vulnerable rear body sections for serious off-road use. The armor follows the LJ body lines closely and integrates cleanly into trail-focused builds where weight savings and durability both matter. Like many Motobilt products, these corners were developed from real fabrication and trail experience by builders who understand how Jeep platforms evolve over time. Tail lights and Baja Designs S2 auxiliary lights are sold separately. Motobilt recommends tail light kit part number MB6504. Important Information Designed for 2004-2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ Constructed from 5052 aluminum Designed specifically for use with drop down tailgate conversions Fully recessed tail light system for improved trail protection Internal brackets mount lights inside the corner armor structure Outer trim ring matches the appearance of Motobilt Bobbed Bed and El Jefe stretch corner systems Designed around Baja Designs S2 auxiliary lights Tail lights and auxiliary lights sold separately Recommended tail light kit part number MB6504 Smaller S2 light package allows installation on factory-length LJ tubs Rear passenger side panel does not include factory tailgate hinge cutouts Maintains factory wheel well opening Requires drilling holes into the Jeep tub for installation Made in the USA Compatible with drop down tailgate conversions Product Specifications Vehicle Fitment 2004-2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ Material 5052 Aluminum Dimensions 18.5" x 11.5" x 65.25" Weight 32 lbs Tail Light Compatibility Motobilt Recessed Tail Light System Auxiliary Light Compatibility Baja Designs S2 Auxiliary Lights Recommended Tail Light Kit MB6504 Wheel Opening Factory Wheel Well Opening Manufactured Made in the USA Installation Notes Requires drilling holes into the side of the tub for installation. Test fit all components before final installation or coating. Designed for builders using aftermarket drop down tailgate systems. Tail lights and Baja Designs S2 auxiliary lights are sold separately. Some fitting may be required depending on previous body modifications or aftermarket armor. Frequently Asked Questions What makes this tail light system different from factory LJ tail lights? The lights are recessed inside the corner armor structure rather than mounted exposed on the outside of the body. This helps protect the lights from rocks, trail obstacles, and body damage during off-road use. Why does this system use Baja Designs S2 lights instead of Squadron lights? The smaller Baja Designs S2 light package allows the recessed tail light system to fit properly within a factory-length Jeep LJ tub. Larger Squadron lights would require significant modifications to fit in this application. Are the lights included with the corner armor? No. Tail lights and Baja Designs S2 auxiliary lights are sold separately. Motobilt recommends tail light kit part number MB6504. Can I buy just the tail light assembly with the Baja Designs lights? No. The recessed tail light assembly is not sold separately. The complete corner armor system is required because the internal mounting structure and recessed light brackets are integrated directly into the corner armor design. Why does this corner armor not have factory tailgate hinge cutouts? This version is designed for builders using a drop down tailgate setup instead of the factory swing gate. Eliminating the hinge cutouts creates a cleaner appearance on the rear corner panel. Do I need to drill into the Jeep tub to install these? Yes. Installation requires drilling mounting holes into the side of the tub.