Over the past several years, it seems the popularity of GM’s Old Body Style (OBS) pickups has exploded. That’s really no surprise since, in addition to being stylish and dependable, OBS trucks are also plentiful and still relatively affordable. It also shouldn’t come as a surprise that the automotive aftermarket has fully embraced GMT400 pickup trucks, and presently, there is a plethora of things enthusiasts can do to set their OBS apart from the crowd. One extremely easy and extremely smart mod is reaching out to the pros at United Pacific Industries (UPI) for upgraded lighting.

In addition to offering stylish lighting solutions, UPI is your go-to source for a variety of high quality finishing components like body panels and trim. Earlier this year, the company introduced LED tail light replacements for 1988-2000 Chevy and GMC OBS pickup trucks. Technically called the 24 LED Tail Light With 6 LED Backup Light Assembly For 1998-2000 Chevrolet & GMC Truck, these awesome tail lights feature pre-wired load resistors and an energy efficient solid-state circuit board that’s engineered for 12-volt DC systems. Each light also includes 24 LEDs for cruising and stopping duty, and an additional 6 white LEDs for backing up.

While the lights, part number 111124, work well and look great, perhaps the best part of the whole deal is how easy they are to install. Like many of United Pacific’s offerings, these tail lights are a 100% plug and play upgrade. That’s right! Simply take them out of the packaging, find a spot to mount the resistor boxes, using the double stick tape that’s already applied to those boxes, and plug them in to your truck’s OE connectors. Each light even includes a pre-installed gasket.

While we realize there’s no need to lecture you on the safety benefits of installing better tail lights on your classic ride, it is worth mentioning. In addition to being brighter than traditional incandescent bulbs, LEDs illuminate much faster. They’re more durable than incandescent bulbs, being less prone to both vibrations and impacts. And typically, LEDs last much longer than their incandescent counterparts.

Whether you’re building a showstopper or just upgrading your daily driver, UPI’s LED tail lights are an easy, effective way to modernize your OBS truck without sacrificing classic style. With plug and play simplicity, rugged construction, and serious lighting performance, these tail lights prove that better visibility and bold looks can go hand-in-hand.