Baja Designs Squadron SAE Lights

[TRDORP4Runner]

Most people do prefer the "R" for a better look on the 4Runner.

The Fog Light Fit Kit is great, as it does provide the round filler piece and wire harness.

Here are a list of premade bundles for easier ordering - Click Here

Please let us know if you have any questions.

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Ok, so these two parts? I didn't see a kit for this combo.

Baja Designs Squadron-R SAE (247815)
Baja Designs Toyota Lighting Kits (447110)

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

Ok, so these two parts? I didn't see a kit for this combo.

Baja Designs Squadron-R SAE (247815)
Baja Designs Toyota Lighting Kits (447110)

Baja Designs does have Complete Kits for SAE - Click Here

SAE Fog Light Kit, White, Part #447614
SAE Fog Light Kit, Amaber, Part #447714

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[TRDORP4Runner]

Baja Designs does have Complete Kits for SAE - Click Here

SAE Fog Light Kit, White, Part #447614
SAE Fog Light Kit, Amber, Part #447714

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Right, Those kits don't appear to be the Squadron-R though?

257805 Squadron SAE LED Wide Cornering - Pair
257815 Squadron SAE - Amber LED Wide Cornering - Pair
447614 Squadron SAE Fog Light Kit
447714 Squadron SAE Fog Light Kit Amber
247815 Squadron-R SAE - Amber LED Wide Cornering - Pair
247805 Squadron-R SAE LED Wide Cornering - Pair

Maybe R doesn't need The Fog Light Fit Kit (447110)?

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

Right, Those kits don't appear to be the Squadron-R though?

Maybe R doesn't need The Fog Light Fit Kit (447110)?

These are the Toyota Specific Fog Light Kits.

The Round Filler Piece will come installed out of the box.

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[TRDORP4Runner]

These are the Toyota Specific Fog Light Kits.

The Round Filler Piece will come installed out of the box.

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Thanks, I now see where I was confused.

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

Orders are still going strong for these SAE Fog Light Bundles.

We appreciate all the support.

Can't wait to start seeing pics and reviews of these lights in action.

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[TotalAutomotiveLV]

Baja Designs has been on fire this week.

All orders placed have been processed and shipped same day.

Thank you T4R!!

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[Iamjoefox]

Can I order sae replacement lenses for my squadron sports?

 

[IanB]

Can I order sae replacement lenses for my squadron sports?

I believe the answer to that was a no.

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

Can I order sae replacement lenses for my squadron sports?

I believe the answer to that was a no.

Right - The lenses themselves are not what makes the lights SAE approved.

It is the internal components of the SAE Lights. However, You can replace/swap
white and amber lenses on the SAE lights just like on the Sports.

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[ncflyer]

Right - The lenses themselves are not what makes the lights SAE approved.

It is the internal components of the SAE Lights. However, You can replace/swap
white and amber lenses on the SAE lights just like on the Sports.

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You can do that on your own if you want to void the warranty or pay to ship them to Baja Designs and pay to have them do it to keep the warranty. I called and asked them and that's what they told me

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

Click the Banner Above for a Complete List of Specials

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[mynameistory]

Just a heads up to anyone looking to install these on their truck. Please do your research before buying.

Baja Squadron SAE review

 

[mystiqueskillz]

Just a heads up to anyone looking to install these on their truck. Please do your research before buying.

Baja Squadron SAE review

Thanks for the sharing. I’ll just go with the regular sports

 

[IanB]

Just a heads up to anyone looking to install these on their truck. Please do your research before buying.

Baja Squadron SAE review

What I'm reading is that the pattern isn't as tight as the Rigid, meaning it throws light on a larger area, and can produce more glare for oncoming drivers.

What I'm looking for is an aux light that I can use on the street, and drive around with them uncovered, and still be legal (as the cops are dicks about aux lights around here). Sounds to me like the Baja SAE models are the closest thing to a non-street-legal aux light in terms of light output and pattern that carries the SAE designation I need to not get tickets for using them on the street. Amber SAE BD's look like the way to go for me.

Thanks for posting the link!

 

[mynameistory]

Thanks for the sharing. I’ll just go with the regular sports

What I'm reading is that the pattern isn't as tight as the Rigid, meaning it throws light on a larger area, and can produce more glare for oncoming drivers.

What I'm looking for is an aux light that I can use on the street, and drive around with them uncovered, and still be legal (as the cops are dicks about aux lights around here). Sounds to me like the Baja SAE models are the closest thing to a non-street-legal aux light in terms of light output and pattern that carries the SAE designation I need to not get tickets for using them on the street. Amber SAE BD's look like the way to go for me.

Thanks for posting the link!

Using the sports, pros, or SAE squadrons as auxiliary lighting is fine, as long as you never plan on using them on fog/snow or on the road at all. The decision by Baja Designs to call any of these models "foglights" and make factory mounts to replace real fogs was really irresponsible. Their beam patterns, even for the SAE models, is too widely scattered to be legal or even useful for their intended purpose (lighting the road UNDER the fog, not lighting street signs and tree-tops). These are off-road lights, period.

In other news I finally saw the raw test data for SAE compliance testing on the BD SAE fogs. 15x+ over the legal limit for glare at 2.25 vertical degrees above the cut off. Fifteen. Times. Plus.

 

[Weston4Runner]

I don't think that testing can be that accurate since the test was not done in the 4runner with the round housing? I am no expert, but it seems to me if the BD fogs were installed in with the round housing in the 4runner you would have very different results on where the light is being thrown.

 

[mynameistory]

I don't think that testing can be that accurate since the test was not done in the 4runner with the round housing? I am no expert, but it seems to me if the BD fogs were installed in with the round housing in the 4runner you would have very different results on where the light is being thrown.

The 4Runner housing is just a mount that allows the light to go in the factory fog locations. It has nothing to do with the optics. No matter where you mount these lights, it's not a proper fog pattern.

Here is a proper fog light pattern:

Here is the Baja Designs SAE fog:

No mount is going to change that glare. Apparently BD has placed a stop sale on these. Waiting to hear what their solution will be.

 

[Weston4Runner]

Thanks. Interesting and glad I found this. I almost bought these today. Ill hold off until we see more. I want to be able to run these whenever I want and not worry about oncoming traffic. PS. Tory, I like the mods in your signature

 

[mynameistory]

Thanks. Interesting and glad I found this. I almost bought these today. Ill hold off until we see more. I want to be able to run these whenever I want and not worry about oncoming traffic. PS. Tory, I like the mods in your signature

Haha thanks. Good luck with your search. As for legal fogs I would hold off until BD addresses the problem. Rigid is almost ready to release Toyota mounts for their new 360 series, seen here.