Baja Designs Squadron 2.0 Behind-the-Grille Light Kit

 

The Baja Designs Squadron 2.0 Behind-the-Grille Light Kit is a vehicle-specific hidden auxiliary lighting system built for customers who need stronger forward illumination while preserving a clean exterior and keeping the light pods protected behind the grille opening. Its multi-light bracket layout concealed behind the grille keeps the upgrade factory-integrated and visually restrained while supporting trail driving, overlanding, backroad travel, desert running, worksite access, and low-light navigation. That combination makes it a practical choice for truck and SUV owners who want modern Squadron 2.0 performance without a prominent external light bar where useful illumination, thoughtful placement, and dependable operation matter after dark.

The lighting system is organized around four or six Squadron 2.0 lights depending on the vehicle application, with Sport output at 3,200 lumens and 30 watts per light or Pro output at 5,921 lumens and 65 watts per light. Multi-pattern layouts combine Spot, Driving/Combo, and on selected kits Wide Cornering optics to build useful near-field, mid-range, and distance coverage from one concealed location. Instead of relying only on raw brightness, the design helps customers place controlled light in the driving, cornering, reverse, fog, work, or scene zone that matches the installation. This makes the output easier to use in real conditions, especially when space, sight lines, and beam direction are important.

Construction centers on vehicle-specific mounting brackets, multiple Squadron 2.0 light pods, 4-pin Deutsch connectivity, improved sealing components, and kit-matched wiring. IP69K-rated lights, redesigned gaskets, clip-in reflectors, updated optics, and adjustable brackets support weather exposure, vibration, service, and precise alignment behind the grille. These details support repeated exposure to vibration, dust, moisture, temperature changes, and the impacts that can come with trail travel, utility work, towing support, and outdoor equipment use. The result is a lighting package prepared for regular use where dependable materials and secure mounting matter as much as the light output itself.

Customers can tailor the lighting package through Sport and Pro light models, four-light and six-light application layouts, Clear or Baja Amber lens choices on select kits, and multi-pattern optical combinations. Customers can balance power demand, total output, beam reach, contrast, and the available grille space while retaining the hidden installation concept. The available choices let customers balance distance, width, contrast, electrical demand, mounting style, and overall system output without changing the core purpose of the product. Each selection should be matched to the intended mounting position and the visibility task it needs to support.

Installation is designed around application-specific brackets positioned behind the factory grille structure. The selected kit includes matched wiring components for its light count and 4-pin connectors, with upfitter or switch integration varying by application. A strong mounting surface, protected wiring route, correct circuit capacity, and final beam aiming are important for reliable performance. Vehicle fitment, trim details, available space, switching method, and local lighting requirements should be confirmed before installation begins.

In regular use, the Squadron 2.0 Behind-the-Grille Light Kit supports hidden trail lighting, long-range backroad visibility, broad front-corner illumination, overland travel, worksite access, and nighttime desert or wooded-terrain driving. Concealed mounting protects the exterior styling and can reduce exposure to branches or incidental contact compared with lights placed on top of a bumper or roof. Its combination of purpose-shaped light, durable construction, and application-focused mounting helps customers build a lighting system that feels intentional rather than added as an afterthought. Whether customers are upgrading for trail driving, overlanding, hidden lighting, nighttime backroads, or stronger forward illumination, Squadron 2.0 Behind-the-Grille Light Kit delivers multi-zone lighting with a clean behind-the-grille appearance. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: vehicle-specific behind-the-grille LED light kit

Brand: Baja Designs

Series: Squadron 2.0

Light Quantity: four or six light pods, depending on the selected application

Mounting Location: behind the grille

Sport Output: 3,200 lumens at 30 watts and 2.2 amps per light

Pro Output: 5,921 lumens at 65 watts and 4.7 amps per light

Operating Voltage: 12-32 volts

Backlight: nine selectable colors

Connector: 4-pin Deutsch

Beam Layout: multi-pattern Spot, Driving/Combo, and application-specific Wide Cornering combinations

Durability: IP69K rated

Functionality:

• Adds concealed forward auxiliary lighting.
• Preserves a cleaner exterior than exposed bumper or roof mounts.
• Combines multiple optics for near-field, mid-range, and distance coverage.
• Supports trail, overland, desert, wooded-terrain, and backroad use.
• Offers Sport and Pro output levels.
• Supports Clear and Baja Amber lens choices on select applications.
• Uses application-specific brackets and kit-matched wiring.
• Adds selectable backlighting through the Squadron 2.0 platform.

 

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Available Options

The Squadron 2.0 Behind-the-Grille Light Kit is available in multiple configurations:

• Squadron 2.0 Sport kit: a lower-draw multi-light package using 3,200-lumen, 30-watt lights for strong all-around coverage.
• Squadron 2.0 Pro kit: a higher-output package using 5,921-lumen, 65-watt lights for more demanding forward visibility.
• Four-light layout: a compact concealed arrangement used on applications with limited grille space.
• Six-light layout: a wider multi-zone arrangement used on applications designed to accept additional lights.
• Clear or Baja Amber lenses: neutral output or increased contrast on applications that offer both colors.
• Multi-pattern optics: combined Spot, Driving/Combo, and application-specific Wide Cornering coverage.

Choose Sport for strong output with lower electrical demand, or choose Pro for the highest output available in the compatible layout. Match the light count, lens color, and optical mix to the selected vehicle kit and the desired balance of distance, width, and contrast.

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want high-performance forward lighting that remains visually integrated behind the grille.

• Keeps auxiliary lights largely concealed for a cleaner exterior appearance.
• Uses multiple pods to build broader coverage than a basic two-light setup.
• Combines beam patterns to support near-field, mid-range, and distance visibility.
• Offers Sport and Pro models for different power and output priorities.
• Uses vehicle-specific brackets for secure positioning in the available grille space.
• Adds modern Squadron 2.0 optics, sealing, connectors, and selectable backlighting.
• Includes wiring components matched to the selected kit layout.
• Includes Baja Designs satisfaction and limited lifetime warranty support.

 

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What's Included

• Four or six Squadron 2.0 Sport or Squadron 2.0 Pro light pods, depending on the selected kit
• The specified multi-pattern lens configuration
• Vehicle-specific behind-the-grille mounting brackets
• Kit-matched wiring harness components
• All necessary mounting hardware
• Product documentation

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 

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Installation Notes

• Confirm vehicle year, model, trim, grille design, sensor location, and selected light count before ordering.
• Installation may require grille access or removal, bracket assembly, harness routing, and careful light alignment.
• Verify that grille bars, shutters, sensors, and other front-end components do not block the selected beam patterns or interfere with cooling airflow.
• Aim and test each light after reassembly so the multi-pattern layout works as a coordinated system.

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 supports this product with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited lifetime warranty covering qualifying defects in materials and workmanship under the applicable warranty terms.

Warranty coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, unauthorized modifications, unsuitable wiring, tampering, overloading, and impact damage outside the warranty terms. Proof of purchase may be required for a warranty claim.