Diode Dynamics SS5 Sport CrossLink Windshield Lightbar Kit

2018–2026 Jeep Wrangler JL & 2020–2024 Jeep Gladiator JT

Part #: DD6821

Overview

The Diode Dynamics SS5 Sport CrossLink Windshield Lightbar Kit is a premium lighting solution designed specifically for Jeep Wrangler JL models from 2018 to 2026 and Jeep Gladiator JT models from 2020 to 2024. This kit allows you to mount eight linked SS5 LED pods above the factory windshield, providing exceptional forward illumination and a distinctive styling upgrade. Ideal for off-road enthusiasts and Jeep owners seeking enhanced visibility and a custom look, this bolt-on kit requires no cutting or drilling, ensuring a seamless installation experience.

Engineered with precision, the CrossLink system features application-specific brackets that utilize factory mounting points, maintaining the integrity of your vehicle while delivering ultra-high intensity lighting. Whether you’re tackling rugged trails or cruising at night, this lightbar kit offers reliable performance and rugged durability.

Key Features

The SS5 Sport CrossLink Windshield Lightbar Kit combines advanced technology and practical design to elevate your Jeep’s lighting capabilities. Key features include:

• Bolt-on fitment: Designed for Jeep Wrangler JL (2018–2026) and Gladiator JT (2020–2024) with no modifications required.
• Ultra-high intensity output: The brightest 5-inch LED pods on the market, delivering superior illumination for off-road and night driving.
• Custom-engineered TIR optics: Patented optics ensure precise beam patterns for maximum visibility and reduced glare.
• Selectable backlight color: Choose from eight different backlight colors to customize your Jeep’s appearance or increase visibility when the main beam is off.
• CrossLink technology: Patent-pending single-piece CNC aluminum link allows up to eight SS5 pods to be linked in straight or curved configurations with extreme rigidity.
• Heavy-duty construction: Built to withstand harsh environments with torture-tested durability.
• Factory switch control: Easily operate the lightbar through your Jeep’s factory auxiliary switch bank using the included wiring harness.
• Made in the USA: Assembled domestically to ensure quality and reliability.

Construction & Design

The SS5 Sport CrossLink Lightbar Kit is engineered with robust materials and precision craftsmanship. The mounting brackets are CAD-designed to fit perfectly on Jeep JL and Gladiator JT models, utilizing factory mounting points to avoid any vehicle modifications. The single-piece CNC aluminum CrossLink bar provides exceptional rigidity and durability, ensuring the lightbar remains secure even on the roughest trails.

Each SS5 LED pod features custom-engineered TIR optics that focus the light output into a highly efficient beam pattern, maximizing visibility while minimizing stray light. The pods are housed in rugged, weather-resistant enclosures designed to endure extreme off-road conditions, from mud and dust to vibration and impact.

Installation & Fitment

Installation is straightforward and user-friendly, requiring no cutting, drilling, or permanent modifications to your Jeep. The kit bolts directly to factory mounting points above the windshield using the included hardware and brackets. The wiring harness integrates seamlessly with your vehicle’s factory auxiliary switch bank, allowing you to control the lightbar with existing switches for a clean, professional setup.

This kit is specifically designed for Jeep Wrangler JL models from 2018 through 2026 and Jeep Gladiator JT models from 2020 through 2024, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.

What's Included

• Eight SS5 LED pods with white lenses
• Patent-pending CrossLink CNC aluminum mounting bar
• Application-specific mounting brackets
• Wiring harness compatible with factory auxiliary switch bank
• Installation hardware and instructions

Ideal For

This lightbar kit is perfect for Jeep enthusiasts who demand superior lighting performance and a clean, factory-style installation. It is especially suited for off-road adventurers, night drivers, and anyone looking to enhance their Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator JT with a durable, high-output LED lighting solution that also offers customizable accent lighting options.

Diode Dynamics is known for premium automotive LED lighting upgrades, ranging from replacement bulbs to complete kits and off-road lighting systems. Their lighting is designed to deliver modern output, durability, and improved visibility—whether you’re sharpening up OEM lighting, adding trail lighting, or building a clean, performance-focused lighting setup.