Baja Designs S8 Hood Mount Light Bar Kit for Trucks, UTVs & Off-Road Vehicles

 

The Baja Designs S8 Hood Mount Light Bar Kit is built for UTV and off-road vehicle customers who want serious auxiliary lighting without turning the vehicle into a collection of exposed universal parts. Its hood-level position keeps the lighting visually integrated with the body while placing useful forward illumination where it can support confident travel after dark. The result is a purposeful upgrade that looks considered from every angle and remains practical for daily driving, trail use, and work-oriented builds.

At the center of the kit is the Baja Designs S8, a slim single-row LED light bar that uses eight LEDs per 10-inch section. High-performance reflectors shape the main beam for a useful blend of distance and foreground coverage, while the integrated amber backlight gives the installation a recognizable accent when the primary beam is not needed. The low-profile aluminum housing helps the bar fit tight areas that would be crowded by a taller dual-row design.

The hood-level mounting strategy provides a specific real-world advantage: it positions the light above a bumper-mounted system but below the roofline, helping reduce roof glare while preserving a clear view over the hood. Customers gain additional light without sacrificing the clean lines of the vehicle or relying on a bulky mount that appears added after the fact. Properly aimed lighting also helps place illumination on the trail and approach path rather than wasting output above the horizon or against nearby bodywork.

The standard arrangement uses one 10-inch S8 Driving/Combo light bar, with Clear and Baja Amber lens choices offered on supported kits. The S8 platform supports clear and Baja Amber lens choices on many applications, allowing customers to prioritize crisp white illumination or added contrast in dust, fog, rain, and snow. Driving/Combo optics are common in vehicle-specific kits because they blend near-field spread with useful forward reach, while the exact light size and wiring arrangement remain matched to the intended installation.

Durability is addressed through an aluminum housing, a hard-coated polycarbonate lens, MoistureBlock weather protection, and serviceable lenses and optics. These features support repeated exposure to vibration, water, dirt, and changing temperatures encountered on off-road routes and working vehicles. The serviceable design also gives customers a practical path for replacing a damaged lens or changing an optic without discarding the complete light bar.

Vehicle-specific brackets position the compact bar at the hood area and use the intended mounting structure for stable aiming. Mounting brackets, wiring components, and installation hardware are selected around the supported application so the finished system can be secured and aimed correctly. Whether customers are upgrading for technical trails, desert routes, open-dune travel, nighttime recreation, or compact forward lighting, the Baja Designs S8 Hood Mount Light Bar Kit delivers 6,324 raw lumens from a controlled hood-level position. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: Vehicle-specific hood-mount LED light bar kit

Brand: Baja Designs

Series: S8

Light Bar Size: 10-inch

Output: 6,324 raw lumens

Power Draw: Approximately 57.9 watts and 4.2 amps

Beam Pattern: Driving/Combo

Lens Color: Clear or Baja Amber on supported applications

Backlight: Integrated amber backlight

Mounting Location: Hood-level vehicle-specific brackets

Lighting Coverage: Forward lighting through near, mid-range, and distance zones

Functionality:

• Adds useful forward light without a full-width roof bar
• Helps reduce roof-mounted glare and reflected dust near the windshield
• Supports trail, dune, desert, and work-oriented UTV use
• Provides balanced width and distance from Driving/Combo optics
• Maintains a compact and low-profile appearance
• Uses an amber backlight for a separate accent lighting function
• Keeps the front bumper available for recovery or protection equipment

 

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Available Options

The Baja Designs S8 Hood Mount Light Bar Kit is available in two primary lens configurations on supported applications:

• Clear Driving/Combo - Pairs the 10-inch S8 with a clear lens for crisp white forward illumination and general nighttime use.
• Baja Amber Driving/Combo - Pairs the 10-inch S8 with a Baja Amber lens for improved contrast in dust, fog, rain, and snow.

Choose Clear Driving/Combo for broad all-around nighttime use, or choose Baja Amber Driving/Combo when contrast and glare control are priorities in dust or changing weather.

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want compact hood-level lighting, application-specific fitment, and balanced trail coverage.

• Hood-level placement fills the space between bumper and roof lighting
• Compact 10-inch bar keeps the installation visually restrained
• Driving/Combo optics blend near-field spread with forward reach
• Clear and Baja Amber choices support different driving conditions
• Vehicle-specific brackets improve alignment and stability
• Included wiring reduces the need to build a control system from separate parts
• Serviceable lenses and optics support maintenance over the life of the light

 

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What's Included

• One Baja Designs S8 10-inch Driving/Combo light bar in the selected lens color
• Vehicle-specific hood mounting brackets
• Application-matched wiring harness
• Required installation hardware

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 

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Installation Notes

• Confirm vehicle year, model, trim, hood structure, and selected lens color before installation.
• Supported kits are designed around factory mounting areas and may install without cutting or drilling when the instructions specify a direct bolt-on procedure.
• Route wiring to avoid suspension movement, steering components, heat, and sharp edges, then verify hood clearance through the full opening range.
• Aim the bar after final bracket tightening to keep the beam below the normal line of sight and focused on the travel path.

Buyer is responsible for use in accordance with applicable vehicle, road, off-road, towing, racing, and local laws.

 

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Warranty Information

Baja Designs lighting products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Warranty service may require proof of purchase and review of the product condition before a claim is approved.

Coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, unauthorized modification, electrical damage, tampering, impact damage outside the warranty terms, and operation that does not follow the product instructions. Customers should retain purchase records and follow the installed kit instructions for wiring, mounting, aiming, maintenance, and service.