Baja Designs Squadron SAE LED Auxiliary Fog Light Pod Pair – Clear or Amber | 257801

Upgrade your vehicle's fog lighting with the Baja Designs Squadron SAE LED Auxiliary Light Pod Pair, available with your choice of Clear or Amber lenses. Designed specifically for street-legal fog-light applications, the next-generation Squadron SAE combines Baja Designs performance with a highly controlled SAE J583-compliant fog beam pattern.

Each Squadron SAE produces 2,420 lumens at just 29 watts, delivering a combined 4,840 lumens per pair. Advanced LED technology and highly efficient aspheric projector optics concentrate the light into Zone 1 with a clean, sharp cutoff designed to improve visibility without throwing excessive light into the eyes of oncoming drivers.

Choose Clear for crisp white illumination and maximum all-around visibility, or choose Amber for enhanced contrast and reduced glare in dust, fog, rain and snow.

Lens Color Options

Clear Lens

• Crisp 5000K white light

• Excellent all-around nighttime visibility

• Ideal for daily driving and general-purpose fog-light use

• Clean, modern appearance

• Excellent choice for customers wanting maximum white-light visibility

Amber Lens

• Selective amber/yellow appearance

• Helps improve contrast in fog, dust, rain and snow

• Reduced reflected glare in poor-weather conditions

• Excellent choice for trail use and adverse-weather driving

• Distinctive amber appearance when illuminated

Both versions utilize Baja Designs' precisely controlled SAE Fog beam pattern.

Key Features

• Genuine Baja Designs Squadron SAE

• Available with Clear or Amber lenses

• Sold as a pair

• SAE Fog beam pattern

• Designed to meet SAE J583 fog lamp requirements

• Street-legal fog-light beam pattern

• 2,420 lumens per light

• 4,840 combined lumens per pair

• 29 watts per light

• 2.1 amps per light

• Up to 15,800 candela

• Advanced aspheric projector optics

• Controlled Zone 1 illumination

• Sharp horizontal cutoff

• Excellent visibility in fog, dust and poor weather

• Four LEDs per light

• Hard-coated polycarbonate lenses

• Hard-anodized and powder-coated cast aluminum housings

• Powder-coated cast aluminum bezels

• Stainless steel mounting hardware

• Built-in overvoltage protection

• IP69K rated

• Waterproof, rainproof and submersible

• Exceeds MIL-STD810G durability testing

• IK10 mechanical impact compliance

• Wiring harness included

• Mounting hardware included

• Baja Designs Limited Lifetime Warranty

• Baja Designs 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

SAE J583 Fog Beam

Unlike traditional off-road Squadron lights, the Squadron SAE is specifically designed as an on-road fog light.

The SAE Fog optics create a wide, controlled beam concentrated low in front of the vehicle. A defined cutoff keeps unnecessary light above the beam pattern to a minimum, helping reduce glare for approaching traffic.

This makes the Squadron SAE an excellent choice for:

• Factory fog-light replacement

• Aftermarket bumpers

• Fog pockets

• Daily-driven trucks and SUVs

• Dusty roads

• Rain

• Fog

• Snow

• Poor-weather driving

• Low-mounted auxiliary lighting

Next-Generation Aspheric Projector Optics

The current Squadron SAE uses Baja Designs' advanced aspheric projector optics rather than the conventional reflector arrangement found in many auxiliary lights.

These optics allow Baja Designs to precisely control where the light is projected.

The result is:

• A cleaner beam pattern

• Sharp cutoff

• Reduced unwanted glare

• Excellent foreground illumination

• Improved usable light

• Better control of the beam on public roads

Baja Designs states that the new optical and LED design produces 56% greater luminous flux than the previous-generation Squadron SAE.

Clear vs. Amber – Which Should I Choose?

Both versions provide the same fundamental Squadron SAE performance and controlled fog-light beam pattern. The best choice depends on how the vehicle will be used.

Choose Clear if your priority is:

• Maximum general nighttime visibility

• Highway and street driving

• Crisp white illumination

• Matching white LED headlights

• General-purpose auxiliary fog lighting

Choose Amber if your priority is:

• Driving in fog

• Dusty trails

• Heavy rain

• Snow

• Reduced reflected glare

• Improved terrain definition and contrast

• Traditional amber off-road lighting appearance

For customers who frequently encounter dust, fog or poor weather, the Amber version can be especially useful because the warmer light tends to produce less distracting reflected glare.

2,420 Lumens Per Light

Each Squadron SAE produces:

2,420 Lumens

A pair provides a combined output of:

4,840 Lumens

More importantly for a fog light, that output is carefully controlled rather than simply projected in every direction.

The Squadron SAE can reach up to 15,800 candela, providing strong usable illumination while maintaining the controlled SAE Fog pattern.

29-Watt Power Consumption

Despite its substantial light output, each Squadron SAE consumes only:

29 Watts

Current draw is approximately:

2.1 Amps per light

This relatively low power requirement makes the Squadron SAE well suited for factory-style fog-light applications and auxiliary switch systems.

Rugged Baja Designs Construction

The Squadron SAE is designed for demanding automotive and off-road environments.

Construction includes:

• Hard-anodized cast aluminum housing

• Powder-coated exterior finish

• Powder-coated cast aluminum bezel

• Hard-coated polycarbonate lens

• Stainless steel mounting hardware

• Built-in overvoltage protection

The compact housing provides substantial lighting performance while allowing the Squadron SAE to fit into a wide variety of factory and aftermarket mounting locations.

MoistureBlock Technology

Baja Designs incorporates its MoistureBlock technology into the Squadron SAE.

The lights are designed to be:

• Waterproof

• Rainproof

• Submersible

• Pressure-wash resistant

The Squadron SAE carries an IP69K rating, making it well suited for vehicles regularly exposed to water, mud, dust and harsh weather.

DirectSink Technology

Baja Designs DirectSink technology provides a direct thermal path to help transfer heat away from the LEDs.

Effective thermal management helps maintain consistent LED performance and contributes to the long service life of the light.

Baja Designs lists an average rated life of approximately:

49,930 hours

Compact Dimensions

Each Squadron SAE measures approximately:

Height: 3.07"
Width: 3.07"
Depth: 2.77"

The compact footprint makes the Squadron SAE an excellent option for:

• Factory fog pockets

• Aftermarket bumpers

• Bull bars

• Brush guards

• Custom brackets

• Compact auxiliary-light locations

Wiring Harness Included

The Squadron SAE Auxiliary Light Pod Pair includes a wiring harness for installation.

Mounting hardware is also included.

This makes the universal pair suitable for custom installations where a vehicle-specific fog-light harness or mounting system is not already available.

Mounting Orientation

IMPORTANT: If the Squadron SAE lights will be mounted upside down or sideways, Baja Designs recommends contacting them so the optics can be properly adjusted for the intended mounting orientation.

Because the Squadron SAE uses a precisely controlled fog pattern with a defined cutoff, correct optical orientation is especially important.

Important uService Note

Unlike many Baja Designs off-road lights, uService is NOT a feature of the Squadron SAE.

Do not disassemble or tamper with the Squadron SAE optics.

Baja Designs states that tampering with an SAE product will void the warranty. Warranty repairs must be performed by Baja Designs.

Squadron SAE vs. Squadron Sport

The Squadron SAE and Squadron Sport serve different purposes.

Squadron SAE

• Designed primarily for street-legal fog-light use

• SAE J583 fog pattern

• Sharp controlled cutoff

• Zone 1 illumination

• 2,420 lumens per light

• 29 watts

• Available in Clear or Amber

• Optimized to reduce glare for oncoming traffic

Squadron Sport

• Designed primarily as an off-road auxiliary light

• Available in multiple off-road beam patterns

• Higher raw output

• Does not use the same SAE-controlled fog pattern

For customers wanting a light that can serve as a proper on-road fog light, the Squadron SAE is generally the better choice.

What's Included

The Baja Designs Squadron SAE LED Auxiliary Light Pod Pair includes:

• (2) Squadron SAE LED light pods

• Choice of Clear or Amber lenses

• SAE Fog optics

• Mounting brackets

• Stainless steel mounting hardware

• Wiring harness

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: Baja Designs
Product: Squadron SAE LED Auxiliary Light Pod Pair
Quantity: Pair / 2 Lights
Lens Options: Clear or Amber
Beam Pattern: SAE Fog
Light Output: 2,420 Lumens Per Light
Combined Output: 4,840 Lumens Per Pair
Maximum Candela: Up to 15,800
Wattage: 29W Per Light
Amperage: 2.1A Per Light
LED Quantity: 4 Per Light
Lighting Technology: Forward Projecting
Optics: Aspheric Projector
Clear Color Temperature: 5000K
Height: 3.07"
Width: 3.07"
Depth: 2.77"
Housing Color: Black
Housing Material: Hard-Anodized & Powder-Coated Cast Aluminum
Bezel Material: Powder-Coated Cast Aluminum
Lens Material: Hard-Coated Polycarbonate
Mounting Hardware: Stainless Steel
Wiring Harness Included: Yes
Mounting Hardware Included: Yes
Overvoltage Protection: Built-In
Water/Dust Rating: IP69K
Impact Compliance: IK10
Durability Testing: Exceeds MIL-STD810G
SAE Standard: SAE J583
uService: No
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Satisfaction Guarantee: 30 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Baja Designs Squadron SAE available in Clear and Amber?
Yes. The Squadron SAE is available with your choice of Clear or Amber lenses, allowing you to select the light color best suited to your driving conditions and preferred appearance.

Which is better, Clear or Amber Squadron SAE?
Choose Clear for maximum general-purpose white-light visibility and daily nighttime driving. Choose Amber if you frequently drive in fog, dust, rain or snow and want reduced reflected glare and improved contrast.

How bright is the Squadron SAE?
Each light produces 2,420 lumens, providing 4,840 combined lumens per pair.

How much power does each Squadron SAE use?
Each light consumes approximately 29 watts and 2.1 amps.

Is the Squadron SAE street legal?
The Squadron SAE is engineered to meet SAE J583 fog-lamp requirements and uses a controlled fog beam intended for on-road applications. Always verify applicable state and local vehicle-lighting regulations.

What beam pattern does the Squadron SAE use?
Both Clear and Amber versions use Baja Designs' controlled SAE Fog beam pattern.

Does the package include two lights?
Yes. This product is sold as a pair of two Squadron SAE light pods.

Is a wiring harness included?
Yes. A wiring harness is included with the universal Squadron SAE pair.

Is mounting hardware included?
Yes. Mounting brackets and stainless steel mounting hardware are included.

Can Squadron SAE lights be mounted upside down?
They can be configured for alternate mounting orientations, but Baja Designs recommends contacting them if the lights will be mounted upside down or sideways so the optics can be correctly adjusted.

Can I change from Clear to Amber lenses later?
The Squadron SAE does not feature Baja Designs' normal uService functionality. Because the SAE optics are precisely configured, Baja Designs advises against disassembling or tampering with the lights.

Are the Squadron SAE lights waterproof?
Yes. Baja Designs specifies an IP69K rating, making the lights suitable for demanding automotive and off-road environments.

What warranty does Baja Designs provide?
The Squadron SAE is backed by Baja Designs' Limited Lifetime Warranty and 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.