2015 Chevy Equinox Smoked Tail Lights

Smoked Tail Lights

Nothing degrades the appearance of an otherwise clean truck, SUV, or Jeep more than a set of UV-damaged, yellowed, and oxidized tail lights. While you can always slap on another set of played-out OE-style tail lights, why not give your ride a serious aesthetic upgrade with a set of smoked or blacked-out tail lights from RealTruck?

Smoked and blacked-out tail lights completely change the look of your ride, providing its stock-appearing exterior with a much-needed custom flair. Dark tail lights perfectly complement dark accessories, like black wheels, steps, bumpers, and headlights.

Tail Light Styles

Smoked tail lights come in various styles, but how does each differ from the next?

Euro

Euro tail lights offer wild styling. They typically feature chrome or black housings, embedded red reflectors, and smoked lenses for a stand-out appearance in any application.

RealTruck Expert Pick: Anzo Smoked Chrome Euro Tail Lights

Why we love them: 

• SAE and DOT approved for quality

• Bright chrome housing and smoked lens

• Direct-fit replacement

• Simple plug-n-play installation

• Strictly tested for rain and durability

• Weather sealed to keep the moisture out

• Created using the latest CAD/CAM equipment

• 1-year warranty

LED

LED tail lights feature built-in LED chips and resistors for maximum output compared to dim factory halogen bulbs. While styles can vary, these tail lights traditionally feature integrated LED boards that arrange the chips into a grid pattern, producing a vibrant glow that easily cuts through smoked lenses.

RealTruck Expert Pick: Winjet Smoked Black LED Tail Lights

Why we love them: 

• Direct-fit replacement

• Stylish black housing and smoked lens

• Simple plug-n-play installation

• CAD-designed to provide a perfect, factory-type fit

• Weather sealed to keep moisture out

• OEM-grade ABS plastic construction

• 1-year warranty

U-Bar/C-Bar

U-Bar or C-Bar tail lights are essentially a subcategory of LED tail lights featuring high-output LED chips embedded into the housing. Unlike standard LED tail lights, this style places the LED chips behind a U- or C-shaped diffuser. Whenever the running lights are on, the entire bar illuminates for a unique appearance.

RealTruck Expert Pick: AlphaRex LUXX Series Black LED Tail Lights

Why we love them: 

• Available in Black, Alpha-Black, and Black/Red combinations

• Plug-n-play installation

• Layer coating on polycarbonate lens to protect from yellowing and oxidation

• SAE/DOT compliance

• Black and Alpha-Black models offer switchback turn signals

• 2-year limited warranty

Tail Light Housings

Whereas most OE tail lights offer limited housing finishes (typically offering chrome housings beneath a red lens), smoked tail lights offer multiple finishes depending on your preferred aesthetics. Popular alternate finishes include chrome, like the IPCW Smoked Chrome Tail Lights; black, like the Spec-D Smoked Black Euro Tail Lights; and red, like the AlphaRex Smoked Red Pro Series Tail Lights.

Top Smoked Tail Light Manufactures

We carry all the top tail light brands at RealTruck, including:

Anzo USA: A popular manufacturer of stylish headlights, tail lights, and third brake lights, renowned for quality and affordability. All lights are backed by a 1-year warranty and feature simple, plug-and-play installations. 

AlphaRex: Though the new kid on the block, AlphaRex has quickly made a name for itself with high-quality construction, innovative designs, and next-level customer service.  

SPEC-D Tuning: Another well-regarded brand that manufactures everything from headlights and taillights to tow mirrors. SPEC-D is known for producing solid-quality products at unbeatable price points.  

Recon: One of the top producers of quality aftermarket automotive lighting. Recon is known for quality, quality, and more quality.

Are Smoked Tail Lights Legal

While your new smoked tail lights may look killer, they can also earn you a killer ticket, depending on local laws and regulations. While some states completely outlaw smoked tail lights, others allow them conditionally, depending on their visibility and underlying colors. Before purchasing a set of smoked aftermarket tail lights, it’s best to check DOT regulations and your state’s laws regarding automotive lighting.