I fitted a set of HIMOD Drakon LED tail lights to the Jimny for a tougher, more aggressive rear-end look. The install was simple, the final look is excellent, and there were only a few small garage moments along the way.

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I’ve been slowly moving the Jimny towards the build I have in mind. Nothing too wild yet. Just little changes here and there that start to shift the whole look of the car. This one was mainly about looks.

The stock rear lights were fine. They did the job. But they didn’t really match the direction I’m heading with the build. I wanted something a bit more aggressive, a bit sharper, and something that would tie in with the Snap-On angry eyes at the front of the Jimny. So I fitted a set of HIMOD Drakon Series LED Tray Tail Lights in black.

And honestly, they look fantastic.

The Jimny

This was fitted to my 2026 3-door Suzuki Jimny in Chiffon Ivory. At the moment, the Jimny still has the base rear bumper installed. I may end up changing that to a custom rear bumper later, so this mod also fits into that bigger build direction. For now though, this was a pretty simple rear-end lighting upgrade.

The product

The lights I fitted were the HIMOD Drakon Series LED Tray Tail Lights — Pair, Black.

Product page:
https://www.himod.com.au/products/drakon-series-led-tray-tail-lights-pair-black

HIMOD lists them as plug-and-play for the Suzuki Jimny 2018–Now. They include LED parker lights, brake lights, sequential indicators, and reverse lights. I went with the black finish because I wanted that darker, more aggressive look against the Chiffon Ivory paint.

Mod snapshot

Product: HIMOD Drakon Series LED Tray Tail Lights
Vehicle: 2026 Suzuki Jimny 3-door
Colour: Chiffon Ivory
Tools used: Socket set, Phillips screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Extra helpful bit: Cable ties for securing the load resistor
Time taken: Under an hour
Difficulty: 2/5
Done: Solo

Why I wanted this mod

This one was not really about a major practical need. It was more about the look.

The old lights were fine, but they felt a bit plain compared to where I want the build to go. The Drakon lights give the rear of the Jimny a much meaner look, especially with the blacked-out finish.

It is one of those small changes that makes the whole vehicle feel a bit more intentional.

Still a Jimny. Still small. Still slightly ridiculous in the best way.

Just a little angrier from the back now.

Install notes

The wiring side of the install was genuinely plug-and-play.

The main part of the job was removing the rear bumper and swapping the lights over.

To remove the bumper, there were four bolts above the bumper that came out with a ratchet. These were super easy to get to.

Underneath, on either side of the vehicle, there were two more bolts that needed to be removed. One of the bolts on each side could be removed with a screwdriver. There was also a hole plug on the top of the bumper.

I removed the top bolts first, including the plug, then moved underneath.

It was not too fiddly, as long as you are happy to lie down under the vehicle for a bit. At one point, while pulling out the underbody bolts, I managed to get some dirt in my eye, which felt like a fairly standard garage moment.

Very professional. Very refined.

[Photo 3: Rear bumper removed or partly lowered]
Suggested caption: Bumper off and ready to swap the lights over.

The main thing to be careful of was the rear light wiring. The wires were quite short, so when lowering the bumper, I had to be careful not to pull on them.

Once the bumper was off, each old light had three nuts holding it in place. One of those nuts was covered by a plastic casing, which had four plugs holding it in. That casing was easy enough to remove.

After the nuts were off, two clips still held the light in place. Once those were released, the old lights came out without too much drama.

The wiring plug was probably the most awkward little part. It was hard to get fingers in there with enough force to remove it, so I used a set of pliers.

For the new lights, I kept the protective plastic on during the install just in case anything rubbed or scratched while fitting.

Then it was basically the same process in reverse.

Everything went back together fine with no issues.

Plug-and-play wiring, with the load resistor secured.

One good tip

Test the lights before putting all the plugs, casings, and bumper back on properly.

It is a simple thing, but it would be very annoying to fully reinstall everything and then find out something was not connected properly.

I tested them before buttoning everything back up, and thankfully everything worked as it should.

What was easy

The wiring was the easiest part. It really was plug-and-play. No cutting, no drama, no confusing mess of wires.

The bumper removal was also easier than I expected. The bolts were simple enough to access, and the whole thing felt manageable doing it solo.

For a visual mod that changes the look of the Jimny quite a bit, it was a very approachable install.

What was a bit annoying

The short rear light wires were the main thing to watch. You do not want to just drop the bumper down and yank on the wiring.

The wiring plug was also a little awkward and needed pliers to remove. Not hard, just one of those small fiddly jobs where your fingers do not quite fit where you want them to.

And then, of course, there was the dirt in the eye while under the car…classic.

Final look

This is where the mod really earns its keep.

The final look is excellent.

The blacked-out lights look great during the day when the lights are off. They make the rear of the Jimny look much meaner and more aggressive, without going too over the top. They also match nicely with the Snap-On angry eyes on the front, so the whole vehicle feels a bit more connected now.

The blacked-out lights suit the Chiffon Ivory nicely.

The start-up sequence is also sick.

It honestly feels a bit like starting up a futuristic fighter or something. Completely unnecessary? Probably. Do I enjoy it? Absolutely.

Night test

I have tested them around town at night.

At first, I was not sure if they were going to be bright enough, but after driving around, they seem perfect for the job.

There were no rattles, which was good.

The reverse lights are a little small and do not light up the rear amazingly well, but they do the job. That is probably the only practical downside I noticed.

For normal town driving at night, the lights are doing what they need to do.

[Photo 6: Lights on at night]
Tested around town at night and doing the job.

What I’d tell another Jimny owner

A few simple things:

• Test the lights before reinstalling everything properly.
• Be careful lowering the bumper because the factory rear light wires are short.
• Secure the load resistors properly so they do not rattle around. Cable ties were helpful for this.
• Take your time with the plugs and clips.
• Keep the protective plastic on the new lights while fitting them, just in case anything rubs during the install.

None of it was too hard, but those little things make the job smoother.

Final verdict

Worth it.

Not essential, but definitely worth it if you want to change the look of the rear of the Jimny.

This is not the sort of mod that transforms how the car drives or makes it massively more practical. It is mainly a style upgrade.

But as a style upgrade, I am very happy with it.

It makes the rear end look tougher, it matches the direction of the build, and the install was simple enough to do solo in under an hour.

Small mod. Big attitude.

Verse for the road

“In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
— John 1:4–5

The Jimny has new lights now, but this verse points to a much greater light. The light of Christ is not just useful for seeing the road behind us or the track ahead. He is the true light that darkness cannot overcome.

Grace for the road,
Josh