Baja Designs 2024+ Toyota Tacoma Squadron Sport 2.0 A-Pillar Kit (Driving/Combo) - Clear

Trail-Ready A-Pillar Lighting for the 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma

The Baja Designs 440009 Squadron Sport 2.0 A-Pillar Kit delivers 3,200 lumens of precision-aimed flood or driving light per pod directly above your windshield, giving 2024-2026 Toyota Tacoma drivers a clean factory-style lighting upgrade without cutting a single hole in the body. BAJ440009 ships with vehicle-specific Tacoma A-pillar brackets that align perfectly with your truck's OEM mounting points, so installation requires no drilling and no custom fabrication. Each Squadron Sport 2.0 pod runs on just 30 watts yet produces race-proven SAE output validated in Baja and desert racing environments. The 9-color selectable RGBW backlight ring adds ambient trail or camp lighting without compromising the white driving output.

Key Features

• 3,200 lumens per pod, 30W per light, 2.2A draw at 13.8V
• Wide voltage input: 12V to 32V, compatible with stock and dual-battery setups
• IP69K waterproof and dustproof rating, fully sealed for mud and stream crossings
• 9-color selectable RGBW backlight ring for trail atmosphere lighting
• 4-pin Deutsch connector for vibration-resistant, weatherproof wiring
• Vehicle-specific Tacoma A-pillar brackets, no drilling required
• Available in Driving or Combo Clear beam patterns
• Polycarbonate lens with hard coating for chip and scratch resistance
• Die-cast aluminum housing with thermal management fins

Fitment

Specifications

What's Included

• 2x Squadron Sport 2.0 light pods
• Tacoma-specific A-pillar mounting brackets (pair)
• Wiring harness with 4-pin Deutsch connectors
• RGBW backlight controller
• Relay and fuse
• Stainless hardware pack
• Instruction sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The 440009 kit includes Tacoma-specific A-pillar brackets that bolt directly to existing OEM mounting locations on the 2024 Tacoma. No drilling, cutting, or custom fabrication is needed for a clean, factory-style installation.

The 440009 is available in Driving Clear or Combo Clear. Driving Clear concentrates output into a tight forward throw ideal for high-speed trails. Combo Clear blends a tighter center beam with a wider flood surround, giving you both distance and peripheral coverage at the same time.

Each pod produces 3,200 lumens at 30 watts. Both pods combined deliver 6,400 lumens of usable white light, outperforming most factory auxiliary packages at a fraction of the power draw.

IP69K is the highest waterproof rating available, certifying resistance to high-pressure, high-temperature water jets from all directions. The Squadron Sport 2.0 pods handle river crossings, pressure washing, and mud without moisture intrusion.

The RGBW backlight ring surrounds the lens with selectable color illumination independent of the white driving beam. You can choose from 9 colors using the included controller. Many buyers use it for camp lighting, trail atmosphere, or recovery operations at night.

Yes. The Baja Designs 440009 is confirmed to fit the 2026 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter. The brackets align with the Trailhunter's A-pillar geometry, and the 12-32V input range is compatible with the Trailhunter's dual-battery electrical system.

Absolutely. The 440009 accepts input from 12V to 32V, making it fully compatible with dual-battery configurations, lithium auxiliary batteries, and upfitter-switch integrations found on TRD Pro and Trailhunter models.

Both kits use the same Tacoma brackets and RGBW backlight system. The Squadron Pro produces 5,921 lumens per pod at 65W (versus 3,200 lumens at 30W for the Sport). Choose the Sport if you want capable trail lighting at lower power draw; choose the Pro if you need maximum long-range output for faster desert or backcountry driving.

Baja Designs backs the Squadron Sport 2.0 with a limited lifetime warranty covering manufacturing defects. The warranty is registered through Baja Designs directly and covers the light pods and housing. Brackets and wiring harness carry a standard 1-year warranty.

Installation Instructions

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal before beginning electrical work.
2. Remove the existing A-pillar trim panel on each side by pulling firmly near the windshield edge to release the retaining clips.
3. Position the Tacoma-specific A-pillar bracket against the pillar, aligning the mounting holes with the OEM locations. Hand-thread the included stainless bolts before torquing to spec.
4. Mount each Squadron Sport 2.0 pod onto the bracket, adjusting the horizontal and vertical aim angle before tightening the pod hardware.
5. Route the wiring harness along the A-pillar, through the firewall grommet or existing conduit, and into the engine bay. Secure with the provided wire clips.
6. Connect the 4-pin Deutsch connectors from each pod to the harness. The connectors are keyed; they only seat in the correct orientation.
7. Connect the RGBW controller leads to the backlight harness following the color coding in the instruction sheet.
8. Wire the relay to a switched 12V source and route the ground to a clean chassis point. Install the fuse in the positive run as close to the battery as practical.
9. Reconnect the battery and test both pods and the backlight controller before reinstalling the trim panels.
10. Reinstall the A-pillar trim panels, pressing firmly until all clips seat. Aim the pods at a flat surface 25 feet away and adjust the beam angle to your preference before final tightening.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.