The Best Tailgate Light Bars (Review) in 2023 | Autance

The first set of lights to earn themselves a spot on our list is made by Nilight. The lights come in the form of a flexible, 60 inch rod, embedded with 108 LED bulbs. Each bulb has been proven to shine 35% brighter than regular chips, making sure you’re seen even in the worst weather conditions.

The tightly sealed, flexible housing protects the lights against wear and tear from the weather, as well as from dust and dirt. This great durability adds up to an estimated lifetime of up to 30,000 hours of use. As well as this, they’re easy to install – there’s no drilling required, thanks to a powerful adhesive included in the set. The set is versatile, too, coming with five useful settings; reverse light, left and right turn signals, a brake light, and running light. Overall, the lights are a tough and versatile way to make sure you’re seen on the road no matter what.

OPT7’s LED tailgate light bar is an easy and attractive way to make sure you’re seen on the road, no matter the conditions. Designed to synchronise with your factory lights, the bright LED bulbs act as brake lights, reversing light, turn signals, and running light.

The Tiple-Core Alpha LEDs are the brightest and longest-lasting bulbs around; powerful enough to cut through mist and darkness to keep you seen and safe. The lights are mounted on a lightweight, rust resistant aluminum frame, and housed in flexible, watertight silicone. With all this protection, the lights are capable of functioning even at extreme temperatures – as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit. With their 30,000 hour lifespan and easy to use mounting system, these user-friendly lights will keep you seen on the road for years to come, hassle free.

The next set of LED tail lights to make our list is the first to be available in both RGB and white color options, making it easy to keep your truck highly visible while also adding a dash of eye-catching colors.

Each light strip in this two piece set houses 90 premium LED lights, housed in flexible and waterproof epoxy rubber. The bulbs can emit light in eight different colors, with optional flash speeds and brightness. All this adds up to significant control over your car’s appearance, and a fun, colorful appearance that’s particularly at home during the holiday season. Another fun feature of this set is the fact that the lights are sound activated – this means they can ‘dance’ to whatever style of music you try to play. Finally, these lights are simple and easy to install, thanks to an included set of 3M tape, fixed ties, and screws. The lights are a great addition to any truck bed, tailgate, grille, bumper, or footboard.

Partsam’s super bright tailgate light is a great way to make sure that your rig is seen come rain or shine. Its 90 LED bulbs are housed within a flexible tube, which protects the bulbs against the elements, ensuring the product will last and last. Each set of lights is compatible with almost any SUV, RV, or van, and is simple to install with an included adhesive strip and a few screws and clips.

The lights function as turning signals, brake light, reverse light, and running light, letting other drivers know exactly what your intentions are, and helping you to avoid collisions. The bar can also withstand temperatures of up to -20 degrees Fahrenheit, making it ideal no matter the season. These lights even come with a one year warranty, demonstrating the faith that Partsam have in their products.

Inside this tailgate bar, 72 bright LED bulbs spring to life, making you instantly visible to other road users. The five-function lights act as turn signals, brake light, and tail lights, ensuring other drivers can always see exactly what you’re doing.

The bulbs are nestled inside high quality rubber tubing, which can withstand the various assaults of debris, rain, wind, and snow. The bar is also easy to install, thanks to a powerful automotive adhesive that comes with every set. The low power-consumption is another factor making these lights easy and efficient to use. Finally, because the lights are transparent when not in use, they’re a great option if you’re seeking a subtler look.

Mictuning’s unique design features a double row of LED lights, making it one of the brightest options on our list. Featuring both red and while bulbs, the bar makes it abundantly clear whenever you reverse, brake, or switch on a turning signal.

Each LED bulb is housed inside a waterproof silicone tube, which also keeps out dust and dirt from the road. The durable material allows this product to offer drivers a whopping 100,000 hour lifetime. As well as being long-lasting, it’s easy to install too – simply attach to the back of your truck with the self-adhesive strip, and plug wires into the corresponding ports on your tail light connector. Users report that the lights look great, and is bright enough to be clearly seen even during the daytime.

With a whopping 672 LEDs, organized in four rows, AKS Part’s LED tail light strip is around 400% brighter than a regular light strip. The bulbs feature three colors – amber, red, and white, making it totally clear to other drivers whenever you brake, reverse, or activate a turning signal. Bright red lights also act as a tail light booster, keeping the driver behind you at bay.

The light strips are easy to install, too – simply use the adhesive strip included, and you can be sure the bar won’t fall away come rain or shine. The bar itself is protected against dust, dirt, and rain from end to end with its flexible silicone housing. The bulbs themselves are equally durable, lasting for up to 50,000 hours of use. Overall, it’s a simple and durable solution that’s compatible with almost all SUVs, RVs, vans, and trailers.

This tailgate bar features 30 white and 60 red LED bulbs, housed inside a flexible and waterproof ABS tube. The bright LEDs light up in response to your driving, emitting a bright light that lets other drivers see you with ease, be it night or day. Its four functions allow it to act as an LED brake light strip, reversing light, and left and right turning light signals.

It’s also compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including most models produced by Ford, GMC, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Dodge, and Chevrolet. The lights are easy to install thanks to a simple system of self adhesive tape and screws. The system not only gives your truck an attractive appearance, but also improves overall safety by increasing your visibility in any and all conditions. Users report that the device looks great in place, is built to last, and can be easily installed.

SPE’s tail light strip fits the vast majority of trucks, featuring 72 bright LEDs, which deliver clear and bright signals that ensure other road users can see you no matter what. The LEDs perform at 50% brightness at all times, ratcheting up to 100% when you hit the brakes.

The strip also hooks up to your truck’s turning signals, lighting up bulbs on either side of the strip to boost your current signalling brightness. The device makes reversing easier too, providing a bright light out the back so you can more easily see where you’re going. The whole kit can be installed on your car in as little as 10 minutes, thanks to its easy to use four pin harness, and self-adhesive strip securing system. Customers say that the lights last for years, at a great price.

The final item to earn a spot on today’s list is Probasto’s 60 inch tailgate light bar. The light is easy to attach, no drilling required, and can be hooked up to the majority of passenger vehicles, trucks, and SUVs, for a quick plug-and-play installation.

The waterproof aluminum and silicone body is home to 90 LEDs, each of which is 40% brighter than a standard LED. This protective housing keeps the bulbs safe from water, dirt, and other debris from the road, making the device a durable safety option. The strip has four distinct functions; left and right turning signals, brake light, and reverse light. Users report that the lights are quick and easy to install, as well as throwing out a lot of light for optimum visibility.