{"product_id":"baja-designs-squadron-2-0-a-pillar-ditch-light-kit-2018-wrangler-jl-2020-gladiator-jt","title":"Baja Designs Squadron 2.0 A-Pillar Ditch Light Kit - 2018+ Wrangler JL \/ 2020+ Gladiator JT","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA-pillar ditch light kit for the \u003cstrong\u003e2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2020+ Gladiator JT\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose Squadron 2.0 Sport (3,200 lm \/ 30W) or Squadron 2.0 Pro (5,921 lm \/ 65W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose Standard wiring harness or Upfitter-integrated harness for factory switch integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGBW backlight with 9 selectable colors on each light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot beam optic — optimized for A-pillar ditch light positioning and forward throw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific JL\/JT brackets — factory mounting locations, no drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euService design — lenses and optics field-replaceable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day satisfaction guarantee + limited lifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- splitnew --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSquadron 2.0 Ditch Lights for the JL and JT — Choose Your Output and Wiring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBaja Designs Squadron 2.0 A-Pillar Ditch Light Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e puts the next-generation Squadron platform on the \u003cstrong\u003e2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2020+ Gladiator JT\u003c\/strong\u003e in the ditch light position. The vehicle-specific brackets mount to the JL\/JT factory A-pillar locations without drilling, and the Spot beam optic is selected specifically for the forward throw a ditch-position light needs to fill the lateral shadow zones that headlights leave behind on trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo light tiers and two wiring options give you four configurations to match your build. The \u003cstrong\u003eSport 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e (3,200 lumens \/ 30W) is the right choice for most builds — excellent output at a lower price point. The \u003cstrong\u003ePro 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e (5,921 lumens \/ 65W) delivers maximum output for those who push harder. The \u003cstrong\u003eStandard harness\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a toggle switch for manual on\/off. The \u003cstrong\u003eUpfitter harness\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates directly with the JL\/JT factory upfitter switch panel — no toggle needed, cleaner install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSport 2.0 vs. Pro 2.0 — Which Should You Choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"1\" style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cth align=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSquadron Sport 2.0\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSquadron Pro 2.0\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,200 raw lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,921 raw lumens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30W \/ 2.2A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65W \/ 4.7A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance increase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26% over previous gen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41% over previous gen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrail \u0026amp; dual-use builds — excellent value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum output — serious off-road rigs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$410.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$639.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith Upfitter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$392.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$587.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard vs. Upfitter Harness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes toggle switch for manual on\/off control. Works with any vehicle regardless of upfitter switch availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith Upfitter\u003c\/strong\u003e — integrates with the JL\/JT factory upfitter switch panel for cleaner in-cab control. No toggle. Requires a JL\/JT equipped with factory upfitter switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSport 2.0 (BAJ440043 \/ BAJ440043UP):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2x) Squadron 2.0 Sport lights — Spot beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1x) Toggle switch harness (Standard) or Upfitter harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2x) JL\/JT A-pillar mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll necessary hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro 2.0 (BAJ440044 \/ BAJ440044UP):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2x) Squadron 2.0 Pro lights — Spot beam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1x) Toggle switch harness (Standard) or Upfitter harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(2x) JL\/JT A-pillar mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll necessary hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits: 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler JL and 2020-2026 Jeep Gladiator JT (all trims). Vehicle-specific A-pillar brackets — no drilling required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need the Upfitter version if my JL\/JT has factory upfitter switches?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if you want your ditch lights controlled through the factory switch panel without a toggle. If you prefer a dedicated toggle or are running a switch panel like sPOD, the Standard version works fine. Upfitter version requires factory-equipped JL\/JT upfitter switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Spot beam for a ditch light?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA-pillar lights are positioned above and to the sides of the headlights, aimed forward at an angle to fill the dark zones immediately to the left and right of the vehicle. Spot beam throws light farther forward from that elevated angle, giving you more usable reach into those zones than a wide beam would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSport 2.0 or Pro 2.0 for trail use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSport 2.0 is excellent for most trail builds — 3,200 lumens in the ditch position is a significant upgrade. Pro 2.0 is for builds where maximum ceiling matters: fast desert, remote backcountry, or when you simply want the best output available. Both use the same spot optic and mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this include uService lens swap capability?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — both Sport 2.0 and Pro 2.0 feature uService clip-in reflectors and field-replaceable lenses. You can swap the beam pattern without removing the lights from the brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eThe Next Generation of Baja Designs Lighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border: none; margin-bottom: 32px; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40%; vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.bajadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Squadron-2-output-performance-scaled.png\" alt=\"Baja Designs Squadron 2.0 High Output Performance Chart\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60%; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eHigh Output Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Squadron 2.0 Sport produces 3,200 lumens at 30W. Next-generation optics throw light farther and wider while minimizing wasted spill, delivering more usable illumination exactly where you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor drivers demanding maximum output, the Squadron 2.0 Pro throws 5,921 lumens at 65W a 41% increase in power over previous generation. Both configurations operate on 12-36V systems and are available in harness and non-harness pair options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border: none; margin-bottom: 32px; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40%; vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-xabjiyiwa\/products\/16754\/images\/95393\/Squadorn-2.0-Pro-Black-housing-backlight__46257.1777265946.1280.1280__23866.1777318526.1280.1280.jpg\" alt=\"Baja Designs Squadron 2.0 Pro Color Selectable Backlight Green\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60%; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eColor Selectable Backlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border: none; margin-bottom: 32px; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40%; vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.bajadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/squadron2-uservice-1.jpg\" alt=\"Baja Designs Squadron 2.0 Improved uService Functionality\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60%; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eImproved uService Functionality:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdated 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 rugged 4-pin Deutsch connector replaces the previous standard for enhanced durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery detail has been upgraded while maintaining the proven reliability that defines Baja Designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border: none; margin-bottom: 32px; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 40%; vertical-align: top; padding-right: 32px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.bajadesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/squadron2-clearview-optics.jpg\" alt=\"Baja Designs Squadron 2.0 ClearView Optical Control\" style=\"width: 100%; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60%; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eClearView Optical Control:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Squadron 2.0 was engineered from the ground up drawing inspiration from the iconic Squadron and taking it to the next level through aesthetics, performance and useability. 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