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The All New Squadron 2.0

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Introducing the Squadron 2.0

When we launched the original Squadron in 2011, we set a high standard for ourselves. Over the last 15 years, constantly improving it, pushing it to be the best light it could be. That is why we are proud to introduce the Squadron 2.0, the next evolution of our classic compact LED light pod available in both Pro and Sport configurations, making a generational leap over the original with performance gains, next-generation optics, and a ground-up redesign engineered for the demands of serious off-road use, delivering up to a 73% increase in reach over the previous generation. https://youtu.be/11h7MNKup3cComplete Redesign We engineered the Squadron 2.0 from the ground up, drawing inspiration from the iconic Squadron and taking it to the next level through aesthetics, performance, and usability. The Squadron 2.0 Sport features an aggressive look, Hex Beam optics, selectable backlight, and a new bracket design for increased vertical adjustability for precise aiming. Updated uService® components include clip-in reflectors that stay secure during lens swaps and a new gasket design that improves sealing and long-term protection from the elements. A 4-pin Deutsch-style connector replaces the previous connector for enhanced durability. Every detail has been upgraded while maintaining the proven reliability that defines Baja Designs.  Performance The Squadron 2.0 Sport delivers 3,200 lumens, while the Pro throws 5,921 lumens down the road, and now has more light output than our previous generation Squadron Racer, which was designed exclusively for high-speed desert racing. That's a 41% increase in output over its predecessor. Both configurations run on 12–36V systems and are available in harness and non-harness pair options. Performance is validated through our Effective Lighting Score (ELS), a four-part evaluation measuring real-world light quality beyond raw lumens and distance claims. The Squadron 2.0 scores higher across the board than the original Squadron classic, delivering a smoother, more even beam that reduces eye strain and driver fatigue on long night runs.  Lens Pattern The Squadron 2.0 expands lens options through our proprietary ClearView® optics system to illuminate specific lighting zones. Choose from Wide Cornering, Combo, Spot, Work/Scene, and 90-degree patterns, each available in Clear, Baja Amber, and Factory Amber, giving drivers full control over beam shape and light color for any condition. An improved uService® gasket system makes swapping lenses on the fly faster and easier than ever.  Selectable Backlighting The Squadron 2.0 features an integrated 9-color selectable backlight. Drivers can toggle between red, green, blue, magenta, cyan, amber, yellow, pink, and white, all configurable through the included harness. Color settings are retained when the light is powered off, so your setup is always ready when you are.  Vehicle-Specific Kits With the launch of the Squadron 2.0, we've taken the guesswork out of installation. Over 15 vehicle-specific, plug-and-play kits are available at launch, each including everything needed to mount and wire the Squadron 2.0 to your vehicle, from bolt-on brackets to plug-and-play wiring harnesses. More vehicle-specific kits will be in development to have as many options as possible. Spend less time in the garage and more time on the trail.  Key Features Complete redesign of the iconic light 73% increase in reach at 10 lux compared to the previous generation Refined beam pattern with greater distance, wider coverage, and reduced spill 9-color RGB backlight with color memory, configurable via included harness Five lens patterns — Wide Cornering, Combo, Spot, Work/Scene, 90-degree — in Clear, Baja Amber, and Factory Amber Improved uService® with clip-in reflectors and redesigned gasket for fast field lens swaps Redesigned universal bracket with increased vertical adjustability 4-pin Deutsch-Style connector standard Compatible with 12–36V systems; available in harness and non-harness pair options Over 15 vehicle-specific plug-and-play kits available at launch The Squadron 2.0 is now available. Whether you're running trails in the mountains, chasing race miles through the desert, or building out your rig for whatever comes next, we built this light for you. Fifteen years of real-world feedback, racing, and refinement went into it, and we are proud of it.  Shop Squadron 2.0 LED Auxiliary Lights HERE
Vehicle Features

Dodge D250 Diesel Pre-Runner | Vehicle Spotlight

Green Lights, Good Times In the world of cookie-cutter builds and going fast in the desert, you have two options: buy a UTV or build a prerunner. One is turnkey ready to go, easy to live with, minimal maintenance, cheap to keep running, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time you climb in. Side-by-sides are good at what they do, and they do it really well. But that feeling can be numb. If you want something more visceral, something that's yours from the ground up well, if you're Kevin Callaway, a mechanical engineer by trade, you build a 1993 Dodge D250 Cummins diesel prerunner. And that's exactly what he did. When Kevin first floated the concept to a friend, the response was instant: "That will never work." That was all he needed to hear. The truck was getting beams, a full tube chassis, and a Cummins under the hood. 16 months later, it was done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DJcjMkkkPA Starting From Zero Then Going Further It started as an old work truck he found sitting in Yucca Valley, California. Kevin brought it home, stripped it to a bare cab, 3D scanned everything, and built the entire chassis from the ground up a custom tube chassis front to back, sitting on beams designed by LSK Fabrication. Under the hood is a 2007 Cummins 5.9 making 600 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque. The suspension makes 20 inches of wheel travel up front and 32 inches in the rear. The whole thing was designed, fabricated, wired, and painted by Kevin in his garage. The only things he didn't do himself were the windshield install, the paint protection film, and the transmission rebuild.  Feeling Lucky Kevin runs two sPOD BantamX units integrated into the truck, controlling all the lighting, fans, and accessories on the D250. Up front, seven LP4 LED light pods with green backlight on the bumper push 61,999 lumens into Lighting Zones 1 through 4, and every one of them is running a green backlight to match the British Racing Green paint. S2 with green lenses serve as turn signals, and green rock lights serve as interior lights.  Out back, an RTL is mounted as a chase light, and a pair of RTL-Ms handle brake lights and turn signals. Because the entire truck is custom wired, Kevin integrated the sPOD input functions directly with the turn signals when the indicator hits on the steering column, the S2 Pros drop to 10% and flash in sync with the RTL-Ms. On a separate switch, he can run the S2s at full power as marker lights when he's off-road.  Kevin painted the truck British Racing Green because it was the right color for what he was building, and it matches the brown PRP racing seats and wood grain oh so perfectly.  At the end of the day, Kevin could have bought a UTV. He could have been out in the desert six months earlier, with a warranty card in the glove box and a dealer number on speed dial. But that's not the point.  Kevin didn't build this truck to go fast. He built it because building it was the whole thing, and the truck just happens to rip. 
Events

Baja Designs/SRA Night Race Triple Crown

Get your dirt bikes ready, we are going night racing! Baja Designs is proud to announce that we have partnered with SRA Off Road Motorcycle racing for the third year in a row to sponsor the 2026 SRA Night Race Triple Crown Series presented by Baja Designs. This three-race series will all be run at night at the famous Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, CA.   TRIPLE CROWN SERIES RULES1 “Rider of Record” must race ALL 3 racesRider of Record may change teammates on each round if necessaryAll riders will earn points based on Overall finish positionOverall Triple Crown winner will be the Team that earns the most points overall after the 3 racesThere will be trophies/prizes for the overall and per class SHOP LIGHTS FOR YOUR MOTO To get you all hyped up, check out the video of our friend Trevor Hunter during one of the 2025 SRA/Baja Designs night race!https://youtu.be/_2P6qJa8xA8?si=1PXq9Jdkt5XQJhaxSRA is known as the premier GP racing series in California since 1970. Races are Grand Prix style which means the track has a motocross section as well as some off-road terrain.  The three-race series will all run 2-hour team races at night, utilizing the whole Glen Helen facility on the almost 7-mile GP course that will challenge all riders. Each race will start at just after sundown, ensuring racing into the night. The 3-race schedule is:April 11, 2026 July 18, 2026Sept. 19, 2026With the triple crown series format, points will be accumulated for the series championship at the end of the series with eligible racers racing all three rounds for end of series prizes. Cost: $50/per rider on team; $60 for IronmanTeams may have up to 3 racers and a max of 2 bikesRace Length: 2 HoursBikes MUST have proper off-road night lighting set-up; no flashlights/temporary lightingAll racers MUST have flashing red Safety Light mounted on the rider's back or a taillight on the bikeEmpty headin RIDERS PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons, all races will need to have a flashing red safety light that can be mounted on the back of the rider. You can purchase before your safety/marker light here. Taillights on the bike is also acceptable. As this is a night race, all bikes must have a light to race. No flashlights or temporary lighting is allowed on the bike. Need lights for your bike?  Check out our selection of Motorcycle Lighting solutions for bike such as KTM, Husqvarna, Honda, Yamaha, Beta, Suzuki, and Kawasaki. For safety reasons, all races will need to have a flashing red safety light that can be mounted on the back of the rider. Get your bike ready now and mark your calendars for the first round on April 11, 2026. If you have never been night racing or a seasoned veteran of the night, this is the series you don't want to miss!For more information on the SRA Racing and signups, visit their website at https://sragp.com/
Reflex Light Actuator
Introducing the Reflex Light Actuator (Patent Pending) – the first fully compatible actuator system designed exclusively for the Baja Designs light lineup. Born from racing in Baja, the Reflex brings professional race-level engineering to a consumer-ready solution. Engineered exclusively for our lights, the Reflex delivers instant, on-the-fly control of light pitch angle ensuring perfect light coverage for every terrain change, climb, descent, or high-speed section.
DOT LP6 Headlight
The all-new DOT LP6 is a purpose-built headlight replacement, offering both universal fitment and vehicle specific solutions. Delivering Baja Designs’ performance DNA in a fully road legal compliant package, with advanced projector optics, integrated high/low beams, and white or amber DRLs. The headlight redefined.
Effective Lighting Score (ELS™)
We’ve created “Effective Lighting Score (ELS™)” for one reason; to better describe lighting performance in the off-road space.Learn about the four key factors of ELS™: Blend Angle / Blendability / Distance / Output
Quality
In 1992, Baja Designs was founded in San Diego, California with a passion and thirst for off-road. Performance-driven and race proven - Baja Designs engineers and manufacturers using only the best components available on the market today.
Innovation
What separates Baja Designs from the imitators, fakes, and clones. NOT ALL LUMENS ARE CREATED EQUAL!
Meet the Team at Baja Designs
At Baja Designs, we take pride in delivering top-notch customer service. Whether you're reaching out to our Retail Sales, Technical Support, or Customer Service team, you can count on knowledgeable, friendly support every step of the way. Got questions? We’re here to help — give us a call at 760-560-2252.
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uService

Being able to service your own equipment is a necessity when out on the trail or back home in your garage. Baja Designs set out to make a light that is easily serviceable is the core mission behind our uService® technology

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MoistureBlock

Making sure the elements don’t damage the internals of your performance lights first and every light we produce works in the worst of conditions is core of our exclusive MoistureBlock™ technology.

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ClearView

ClearView™ is our proprietary optics, which are computer designed in-house by Baja Designs’ team of racing engineers who have first-hand knowledge of the lighting needs of all types of drivers and riders.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

"Way better quality than what I’ve had before. The harness is well made and even has extra connectors. That’s awesome. Thank you!"

Richard Nuno

"Excellent light pattern and installed right into factory location no modification needed"

Mark DiCesare

"I have purchased several Baja Designs lights and bars for multiple vehicles. I think you guys have the best aftermarket light options on the market, and your customer service is the best! 40", 50", squadrons, RTL, this bar, etc."

Colton Cook

"I love all my Baja Designs products and expect only the best in both quality and output, and you guys deliver every time on all fronts. Keep up the great work!"

Brandon Smith

"Put the XL80 on my supermoto and it has been FANTASTIC. Currently have 2 LP6 units on order for my Road Glide. Absolutely love Baja Designs."

Javier Arreola

"I have a 20in on my truck and a 30in on my razor. Both are very bright and reliable. They are well built, and I think they will last a long time."

Kirk Wilkerson

"Great product. Light color is far easier on the eyes than previous products purchased. This Light will be put to the test in temperatures from +30*C to -45*C, rain, mud, snow & ice in the god forsaken oilfield land of Wabasca Alberta."

Daniel Szever

"Just got them mounted and they are SUPER BRIGHT!"

Kenneth Leake

"BD lights are the best I’ve seen from both a build and performance aspect. I have three ON-X light bars on my boat, and they have performed beyond expectations. Recently, I noticed that my 30" light bar was only illuminating one of four sections, and after contacting BD and troubleshooting the issue with the tech department, it was determined to be unserviceable. After presenting my original purchase receipt, a new light bar was sent out and delivered in a very short time period. I am excited to get this mounted and look forward to many more years of service with BD lights. Thank You."

Mark Rigsby

"Fantastic company and products. Highly rated. And your customer service is second to none!"

Bryon Mayo

"Love BD. Product is well made, and lights are bright. Packaging is great with extra work to conceal contents."

Jorge Araujo

"Best decision ever made. I do most of my writing at nighttime, so this has been a godsend."

Christian Tomblin

"Absolutely love these lights, I have 3 sets of Squadrons and they are amazing. Worth every penny"

Chris Randall