Product details
Squadron 2.0 A-Pillar Ditch Light Kit for 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma (4th Gen)
Headlights and light bars point where the truck points. The trouble is everything off to the side: the inside of a switchback, the washout on the shoulder, the turn you only see once you're already in it. That's what A-pillar ditch lights are for, and this kit puts a pair of Baja Designs Squadron 2.0 pods right at the base of your Tacoma's windshield, angled out to light it up.
We designed the brackets to look like they came with the truck. They're laser cut from 4mm stainless steel, bolt to the factory fender bolt with no drilling, and sit tight to the A-pillar so they stay out of your sightline and don't bounce glare off the hood. You pick the Squadron model, beam pattern and lens color, and the kit shows up ready to go, toggle-switch harness included.
Fender-Mounted, Not Hood-Mounted
Here's what sets this kit apart from other ditch lights. Traditional brackets hang off the underside of the hood. Ours bolt to a factory location on the inner fender. That makes the install significantly easier, and it means way less vibration on the trail and no hood deflection throwing your aim off. It also lets us tuck the Squadron behind the A-pillar, so your view stays unobstructed and hood glare stays to a minimum. We think it's the sleekest, most low-profile ditch light setup on the market.
Why This Kit
- Built to your spec: Sport or Pro, Driving/Combo or Wide Cornering, Clear or Baja Amber
- Rigid 4mm stainless brackets keep your lights aimed on washboard and won't rust or chip
- About a 10-minute bolt-on with a 10mm socket, no drilling
- Low profile with minimal windshield obstruction and hood glare
- Clears the Trailhunter air intake snorkel
- Baja Designs toggle-switch wiring harness included
- Lights backed by Baja Designs' Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Brackets designed and built by Tiny Rig Co
Squadron 2.0 Sport vs. Pro
| Squadron 2.0 Sport | Squadron 2.0 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Output (per light) | 3,200 lumens | 5,921 lumens |
| Power (per light) | 30W / 2.2A @ 13.8V | 65W / 4.7A @ 13.8V |
| Operating voltage | 12-32V | 12-32V |
| Color temperature | 5000K | 5000K |
| Rating | IP69K | IP69K |
| Best for | Daily drivers and weekend trail trucks | Dedicated off-road builds that run after dark |
The Sport is a big step up from no ditch lights at all, and it's easy on your electrical system. The Pro nearly doubles the output for when you want the whole hillside lit.
Picking a Beam and Lens
Wide Cornering is the classic ditch light setup. It throws a wide, even sheet of light out to the sides of the truck and into tight turns. Driving/Combo mixes spread with more reach down the trail, a good pick if you want your A-pillar lights to help with distance too.
Clear gives you the most output. Baja Amber cuts glare in dust, fog, rain and snow, and it's easier on the eyes over a long night.
What's New in the Squadron 2.0
Baja rebuilt the Squadron from the inside out. The new optics put more light farther down the trail with less wasted spill. There's an RGBW backlight with nine colors to choose from, and it still shows with the pod mounted on our bracket. Clip-in reflectors make uService lens swaps easier in the field, a redesigned gasket seals better, and a 4-pin Deutsch connector holds up better than the old plug.
What's in the Kit
- 2 x Tiny Rig Co stainless A-pillar ditch light brackets (driver and passenger)
- New M6 button-head mounting hardware
- 2 x Baja Designs Squadron 2.0 lights in your chosen model, pattern and lens color
- 1 x Baja Designs toggle-switch wiring harness
Already have pods? The A-pillar brackets are sold on their own.
Fitment
Fits all 2024, 2025 and 2026 Toyota Tacoma (4th Gen) trims: SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, TRD Pro and Trailhunter, including i-FORCE MAX hybrid models. No exclusions, and it works alongside the Trailhunter snorkel.
Want more light up front? Our Billet Vent Light Mounts put another pair of Squadron 2.0s in the factory bumper vents, so you can run matching lights low and high.
Installation
The brackets take about 10 minutes with a 10mm socket and ratchet. Leave yourself extra time to route the wiring and mount the switch.
- Pull back the rubber trim to expose the M6 fender bolt.
- Remove the bolt, line up the bracket and tighten the new M6 bolt into place.
- Mount the Squadron 2.0 to the bracket and set your aim.
- Route the wires under the rubber trim into the engine bay and connect the Baja harness.
Common Questions
Do I have to drill anything? No. The bracket uses the factory fender bolt location.
Will the lights block my view? The bracket holds the pod low and tight to the A-pillar, so it stays out of your main line of sight.
Does it fit the Trailhunter? Yes, including trucks with the factory air intake snorkel.
Can I change the beam pattern later? Yes. The Squadron 2.0 uses Baja's uService design, so the lens and reflector can be swapped without replacing the light.
Street-Legal Light for the Drive Home
Ditch lights are for off-road use only, so they go off when you hit pavement. If you want better light on the road too, swap your factory fogs for Baja Designs S2 SAE fog lights. They meet SAE J583 fog lamp requirements and have a sharp, controlled cutoff made for driving in dust, fog and bad weather.
- S2 SAE Fog Light Replacement Kit for standard 2024+ Tacoma trims
- S2 SAE Fog Light Kit for the Tacoma TRD Pro and Trailhunter
Shipping
The brackets are in stock and ready to go. The Squadron 2.0 lights ship in about 1 week.
Off-road use only. Check local laws before using auxiliary lighting on public roads.
