Baja Designs Jeep JL/JT Squadron Sport/S8 40 Inch A-Pillar/Cowl Mount Light Kit

 

The Baja Designs Jeep JL/JT Squadron Sport/S8 40 Inch A-Pillar/Cowl Mount Light Kit combines wide corner lighting and long-range forward illumination in one coordinated Jeep lighting package. Two Squadron Sport pods sit near the cowl to reveal trail edges and obstacles, while a 40-inch S8 bar spans the upper mounting structure for stronger downrange visibility. This arrangement helps customers cover several viewing zones without relying on a single beam pattern.

The compact Squadron Sport lamps are well suited to ditch and corner lighting because they can be aimed toward the outer edges of the trail. The S8 bar adds a broad forward pattern for open sections, faster travel, and longer sight lines. Together, the pods and bar create more than 30,000 combined lumens based on approximately 3,150 lumens per pod and approximately 25,400 lumens from the 40-inch bar.

Mounting at the cowl and A-pillar places the lighting high enough to clear many immediate obstacles while keeping the roof itself available for racks, cargo, or camping equipment. Vehicle-specific steel brackets use existing body locations for a secure, integrated appearance. The layout gives the Jeep a purposeful off-road profile without requiring a full roof-rack lighting system.

Baja Designs light housings use durable aluminum construction and hard-coated polycarbonate lenses for demanding environments. The 5000K daylight color supports natural terrain recognition, while weather-resistant construction is intended for dust, rain, vibration, and repeated trail use. Correct pod and bar aiming helps customers balance near-field awareness with useful distance.

The kit is designed around open-top utility vehicles and includes the major mounting components for the paired pods and long S8 bar. Taller cowl sections on certain performance trims may require longer M6 x 80mm flange bolts. Customers should confirm windshield accessories, roof equipment, antenna placement, and trim-specific cowl height before installation.

Whether customers are upgrading for trail driving, overlanding, obstacle awareness, open-terrain visibility, or a complete multi-zone lighting package, the Baja Designs Jeep JL/JT Squadron Sport/S8 40 Inch A-Pillar/Cowl Mount Light Kit delivers balanced corner and forward illumination. Now Available at LEER!

 

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Features & Specifications

Product Type: Combined A-pillar pod and 40-inch light-bar kit

Brand: Baja Designs

Vehicle Fitment: 2018 and newer Jeep Wrangler JL and 2020 and newer Jeep Gladiator JT

Mounting Location: Cowl and A-pillar area

Light Bar: One 40-inch S8 LED light bar

Pod Lights: Two Squadron Sport LED pods

Approximate Output: 25,400 lumens from the S8 bar and 3,150 lumens per Squadron Sport pod

Color Temperature: Approximately 5000K daylight

Bracket Material: Powder-coated steel

Functionality:

• Combines ditch lighting and long-range forward lighting
• Illuminates trail edges, corners, and obstacles
• Adds broad forward coverage for open terrain
• Uses separate pods for directional side aiming
• Keeps the roof available for cargo or rack systems
• Provides a coordinated vehicle-specific bracket layout
• Supports trail driving, overlanding, and nighttime recreation
• Creates a complete multi-zone lighting upgrade in one kit

 

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Why Choose

This product is ideal for customers who want one coordinated system that covers near-field corners, trail edges, and longer forward sight lines.

• Pairs compact pods with a full-width S8 bar
• Provides more than 30,000 combined lumens
• Allows the pods and bar to be aimed for different lighting zones
• Uses vehicle-specific cowl and A-pillar mounting points
• Avoids occupying the roof surface itself
• Supports a clean integrated off-road appearance
• Combines the major lights and brackets in one package
• Uses durable housings, lenses, and steel mounting components

 

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What's Included

• One 40-inch Baja Designs S8 LED light bar
• Two Baja Designs Squadron Sport LED pod lights
• Vehicle-specific A-pillar and cowl mounting brackets
• Required installation hardware
• Installation instructions

Note: Confirm included components before installation.

 

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Installation Notes

• Confirm vehicle year, body style, trim, cowl height, windshield accessories, and roof equipment before ordering.
• Most supported applications use factory mounting locations; certain taller-cowl trims may require longer M6 x 80mm flange bolts.
• Route wiring away from wiper mechanisms, airbags, sharp edges, hot surfaces, and removable roof or windshield components.
• Aim the pod lights and S8 bar separately to balance corner coverage, forward reach, and glare control.

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 these lights with a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee and a Limited Lifetime Warranty for qualifying defects.

Coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, modifications, wiring problems, impact damage outside the warranty terms, tampering, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required.