Thoughts on the New Baja Designs Squadron 2.0

[WrangleredUp]

What are everyone's thoughts on the new @Baja Designs Squadron 2.0? Who's going to be adding them to their rig?

Sponsored

 

[Turniipp]

I currently have the Squadron-Pro-R in my OEM steel bumper in place of the OEM fog lights. I love them and when I got the email for the 2.0 version and saw the improvements, I immediately put these on the wish list. I love their stuff!

 

[WrangleredUp]

I currently have the Squadron-Pro-R in my OEM steel bumper in place of the OEM fog lights. I love them and when I got the email for the 2.0 version and saw the improvements, I immediately put these on the wish list. I love their stuff!

Awesome! I'm looking to put some of the pros up on my a-pillar, using the Motobilt mounts. My rig is stock atm so I'm not sure if I will like the new look once they go on. It may take some getting used to. In terms of actual functionality though, these things are IMO the best on the market.

 

[Terrymo]

I have Baja Designs Squadron Pro A-pillar ditch lighs on Seven Sparta mounts. I have them angled down as far as possible and out at I about 45 degrees. I keep the covers on (which I blacked out) unless I’m offroad. I prefer a more plain look, but the added lumens of the newest version is nice.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCJJ5RN3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[JU235]

I'll wait for Harbor Freight copy.

 

[BajaDesigns]

Looking forward to see them on your jeeps !

Best,

 

[BajaDesigns]

I'll wait for Harbor Freight copy.

Our sport version retails for $239.95. Lifetime warranty as well.

Best,

 

[WXman]

Are these a totally new update?

Several years ago I did some extensive side by side testing with the Baja Designs Squadron cube lights, Rigid cube lights, and some cheap Harbor Freight knock-offs. The Baja Designs lights were my least favorite.

The housings were not as nice, the wiring and connections were not the standard used in the industry, and the light output wasn't as good in terms of beam pattern or coverage. I was quite surprised that for $200 bucks the BD lights felt and performed worse than the $20 junk I picked up at a local store. In fact, I somewhat preferred the Harbor Freight lights because at least those used quality wiring and standard Deutsch connections to make swapping/interchanging lights simple.

If anybody finds these new Squadron lights 88% off sticker price somewhere, let me know and I'll gladly give them a fair review.

 

[BajaDesigns]

Are these a totally new update?

Several years ago I did some extensive side by side testing with the Baja Designs Squadron cube lights, Rigid cube lights, and some cheap Harbor Freight knock-offs. The Baja Designs lights were my least favorite.

The housings were not as nice, the wiring and connections were not the standard used in the industry, and the light output wasn't as good in terms of beam pattern or coverage. I was quite surprised that for $200 bucks the BD lights felt and performed worse than the $20 junk I picked up at a local store. In fact, I somewhat preferred the Harbor Freight lights because at least those used quality wiring and standard Deutsch connections to make swapping/interchanging lights simple.

If anybody finds these new Squadron lights 88% off sticker price somewhere, let me know and I'll gladly give them a fair review.

Was this document anywhere? Interested to see the results and what lights were tested. Where was the test performed?

Best,

Brahian Herrera | Forum Sales & Support
Email: [email protected] | Phone: (760) 560-2252 Ext 201

 

[WrangleredUp]

Hey Brahian from @Baja Designs , thanks for joining the thread! I sent you a pm with some specific questions about my setup. Thanks

 

[Mumbly]

I was going with Baja to begin with …these make that an even better decision.

 

[jdsqrd]

@Baja Designs, is there a version with brackets for mounting in place of the fog lights in the Mopar steel bumper?

 

[WrangleredUp]

@Baja Designs, is there a version with brackets for mounting in place of the fog lights in the Mopar steel bumper?

This is a link to their new 2.0 vehicle specific kits. You can choose if you want sport or pro. Scroll down a little and you will see the fog pocket kits. Then select the one for the OE Rubicon steel bumper.

https://www.bajadesigns.com/squadron-2-0-jeep-vehicle-specific-kits/

 

[Turniipp]

@Baja Designs, is there a version with brackets for mounting in place of the fog lights in the Mopar steel bumper?

The exact model is Squadron 2.0 (Sport or Pro) -R (I swear that means round). I have the 1.0 version in my mopar steel bumper and love them. I'm currently ordering 2.0 to swap in.

I didn't see the Squadron 2.0 via the link that @WrangleredUp posted above. Below is a link directly to it, where you can choose between SAE and PRO. Just make sure to get the -R version.

Squadron 2.0 Link

 

[BajaDesigns]

@Baja Designs, is there a version with brackets for mounting in place of the fog lights in the Mopar steel bumper?

Yes. Attached is the link! If you need any questions, feel free to reach out.

https://www.bajadesigns.com/squadron-2-0-jeep-vehicle-specific-kits/

Best,

Sponsored