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All-New Squadron 2.0 Backlight Update – How To Sync

The Squadron 2.0's programmable backlight just got even better. New firmware update adds color locking, locked-color strobing, and multi-light resync and it now ships standard on every Squadron 2.0. WHAT'S NEW When we launched the Squadron 2.0, the nine-color programmable backlight quickly became one of its most talked-about features. Now we're taking it further. The latest backlight firmware adds a new layer of control the ability to lock your color in place and run strobe or flash patterns in any of the nine programmable colors you choose. Here's what the new firmware unlocks: Color Lock — Set any of the nine programmable colors and lock it in place. Your color stays exactly where you set it, every start-up, every drive. Strobe Any Color — With the color locked, you can now strobe or flash the backlight in the exact color you chose — a first for the Squadron 2.0 platform. Easy Resync — Running multiple lights off one switch? A new reset sequence brings every light back to baseline in under a minute, so your whole Squadron 2.0 backlight matches. LOOK FOR THE YELLOW DOT. Every Squadron 2.0 now ships standard with the new backlight firmware. The easiest way to confirm yours has it: check for the yellow dot on the label of your Squadron 2.0 box. Want to add these features to an earlier Squadron 2.0? Reach out to us at info@bajadesigns.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYCLhUOeOv0 CHANGING THE BACKLIGHT COLOR The backlight sequence hasn't changed as everything runs off your backlight switch. No apps, no tools, no wiring changes. 1.        Turn the backlight off for 3 or more seconds. 2.        Turn the backlight on and off 4 times to enter backlight changing mode. 3.        Cycle the backlight on and off until the desired color is active. 4.        To save the active color, either leave the backlight active for longer than 10 seconds, or turn the backlight off for longer than 3 seconds. LOCKING YOUR BACKLIGHT COLOR Locking your backlight color is the big upgrade here, it keeps your color set exactly where you want it and allows for strobing and flashing in that color. To unlock later to change the desired color, follow the "Unlocking the Backlight Color" steps below. 1.        Set and save the backlight color you want to lock. 2.        Turn the backlight off for 5 seconds. 3.        Turn the backlight on and wait for 10 seconds. Counting Mississippi out loud actually helps with the timing. We're serious. 4.        Cycle the backlight on and off 5 times, finishing with the backlight on. If done successfully, the backlight will flash rapidly 3 times. If not, repeat the sequence  either wait slightly longer before cycling, or cycle more quickly. UNLOCKING THE BACKLIGHT COLOR Want to pick a new color? Unlock it first: 1.        Turn the backlight off for 5 seconds. 2.        Turn the backlight on and wait for 10 seconds. 3.        After 10 seconds, quickly cycle the backlight on and off 5 times. A successful unlock is confirmed by 3 rapid flashes. If it doesn't take, repeat adjusting your wait time or cycling speed. 4.        Follow the "Changing the Backlight Color" steps above to set your new color. RESYNCING MULTIPLE LIGHTS Controlling multiple Squadron 2.0s from a single switch? The new firmware makes it easy to bring every backlight to the same color in seconds: 1.        Turn the backlight off for 3 or more seconds. 2.        Turn the backlight on and off 4 times to enter backlight changing mode. 3.        Quickly cycle the backlight on and off to run through all color options. After 3 full cycles, every light defaults to Amber and stops cycling. 4.        With every light defaults to Amber, follow the color-change steps to set them all to your desired color together. PRO TIP: Setting different colors on different lights? Disconnect all other lights from the circuit, set and lock one light at a time, then repeat for each.. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Why do my backlight colors keep changing? A: If the backlight is triggered via a DRL or accessory circuit, starting the vehicle may turn that circuit on and off in a way that mimics the color-changing sequence. Corner illumination can do the same thing. The fix: set your desired color, then lock it. Q: Why does my color change when I strobe or flash the backlight? A: Strobing an unlocked backlight can mimic the color-change steps. Lock the color first using the steps above, then strobe away. Q: Why can't I change my backlight color? A: It's very likely locked. To test, quickly turn the backlight on and off 5 or more times. If the color doesn't change, follow the "Unlocking the Backlight Color" steps. Q: Can I set my backlights to different colors? A: Yes. We recommend setting each light individually — disconnect all other lights from the circuit, set the backlight color, lock it, and repeat for each light. Q: My Squadron 2.0 doesn't have these features. Why? A: You likely have a Squadron 2.0 with the original backlight firmware. Send us the light and we'll add the new features. Call 760.560.2252 or email info@bajadesigns.com to set it up. QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE. Whether you're wanting to add the new firmware to an earlier Squadron 2.0 or dialing in a multi-light setup, our team has you covered. Email info@bajadesigns.com or call 760.560.2252. .
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The Perfect Shorty: Fit Garage Diesel-Swapped BJ70 Land Cruiser

If you're a Land Cruiser nerd, this BJ70 needs no introduction. If you're not, let us introduce you because the guys at Fit Garage did an incredible job building this Cruiser.This is a 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ70. In the designation, the "B" identifies the engine family, while the "J" designates the Land Cruiser line. It's a 70 Series, introduced in 1984 as the replacement for the 40 Series, a heavy-duty, off-road workhorse. That made it an excellent adventure rig, or just a great truck for farm work. The only problem? We never got them in the U.S., so seeing one on the road is pretty rare. Thankfully, Land Cruiser nerds are importing them from all over the world. This BJ70 ended up at Fit Garage for a major overhaul to turn it into the perfect Land Cruiser shorty. Fit Garage swapped in a Toyota 1HD-FT, a diesel known for its reliability and massive low-end torque, paired with an H55F 5-speed and a transfer case retaining the factory PTO winch, which is still fully functional. And of course what is a Land Cruiser without factory cable differential lockers?Inside, Scheel-Mann Vario F seats sit on the factory suspension seat bases. It has a set of beautiful SSR forged 16x9.5 wheels wrapped in Nitto 35x11.50R16s. But what we are really here for is the Baja Designs lighting package. Call us biased, but we think it is the best part of this Land Cruiser. The factory halogen headlights were completely replaced with Baja Designs DOT LP6 universal headlights, mounted with custom brackets to make them fit. On the bumper sits a set of Baja Designs LP4s, which, honestly, is more than enough light for this Land Cruiser. It isn't a race truck, nor is it a UTV; it's a solid-axle diesel Land Cruiser, so it isn't racing in Baja anytime soon. But that doesn't mean it can't rip up and down the fire roads near Bend, Oregon, where Fit Garage has its shop. On the underside is a set of Baja Designs red rock lights. Why red? They look cool and provide area lighting while doing it, no harm in that. Red rock lights and dome lights are typically used in low-light tactical or off-grid applications, where red preserves your night vision. In this case, it's just awesome. If you haven't noticed by now, this Land Cruiser is left-hand drive, which makes it a bit rarer, since most BJ70s stateside were imported from Japan and sit right-hand drive. Japan's 25-year import rule made it the easiest pipeline, so RHD shorties dominate the U.S. scene. This Cruiser, though, came from Saudi Arabia. So not only does this BJ70 drive from the "correct" side for American roads it started life in one of the best preservation climates a 40-year-old truck could ask for. Fitting, too, that a Cruiser built for desert duty ended up living its second life ripping around the high desert of Central Oregon. This BJ70 is proof that the best builds don't chase trends, bolting random objects all over it to make it “cool”; they honor what the truck was always meant to do. Fit Garage kept the soul intact: the diesel clatter, the cable lockers, the working winch. They just gave it better bones, better seats, and if we may say so, much better light. If you find yourself on a fire road outside Bend and see a shorty Cruiser coming the other way, LP6s blazing, give them a wave. And if you want to light up your own rig, Land Cruiser or otherwise, you know where to find us.
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Baja Designs Gives Back to Veterans this July 4th weekend with Mission 22

This July 4th, We're Giving Back to the People Who Gave Everything - July 3-5, 2026 America turns 250 this year. That milestone means something — and we wanted to mark it the right way. Starting July 3rd through July 5th, Baja Designs will be donating a portion of every website sale to Mission 22 — an organization dedicated to healing our nation's Veterans and their families. No discount codes. No flash sale. Just a straightforward commitment: when you gear up this weekend, a piece of that goes to the people who made every adventure possible. https://www.bajadesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sequence-02_5.mp4 About Mission 22 Mission 22 is a national community that doesn't just stand beside Veterans — it shows up for them. Through innovative programs, powerful memorials, and a growing network of support, they give Veterans the tools, relationships, and education needed to heal. Their foundation is simple: no one heals alone. Baja Designs has spent over 30 years building products that perform where it matters most. We know what it means to be surrounded by people who don't quit. Mission 22 lives that every single day. Mission 22 is a national community that stands beside our Veterans and their families—not just in word, but in action. Through innovative programs, powerful memorials, and a growing network of support, we provide the tools, relationships, and education needed to heal. Our work is built around one truth: no one heals alone. Mission 22 mission is simple—stand in the gap where traditional systems fall short, and fight every day to reduce Veteran suicide. SHOP NOW - Support Mission22   Vehicle Specific Kits SHOP NOW UTV Specific Kits SHOP NOW Motorcycle Specific Kits SHOP NOW Marine Lighting SHOP NOW Light Pods SHOP NOW Light Bars SHOP NOW Reflex™ Light Actuator SHOP NOW DOT LP6 Headlight SHOP NOW Light Accessories SHOP NOW BD Apparel/Merch SHOP NOW
Reflex Light Actuator
Introducing the Reflex Light Actuator (Patent Pending) – the first fully compatible actuator system designed exclusively for the Baja Designs light lineup. Born from racing in Baja, the Reflex brings professional race-level engineering to a consumer-ready solution. Engineered exclusively for our lights, the Reflex delivers instant, on-the-fly control of light pitch angle ensuring perfect light coverage for every terrain change, climb, descent, or high-speed section.
DOT LP6 Headlight
The all-new DOT LP6 is a purpose-built headlight replacement, offering both universal fitment and vehicle specific solutions. Delivering Baja Designs’ performance DNA in a fully road legal compliant package, with advanced projector optics, integrated high/low beams, and white or amber DRLs. The headlight redefined.
Effective Lighting Score (ELS™)
We’ve created “Effective Lighting Score (ELS™)” for one reason; to better describe lighting performance in the off-road space.Learn about the four key factors of ELS™: Blend Angle / Blendability / Distance / Output
Quality
In 1992, Baja Designs was founded in San Diego, California with a passion and thirst for off-road. Performance-driven and race proven - Baja Designs engineers and manufacturers using only the best components available on the market today.
Innovation
What separates Baja Designs from the imitators, fakes, and clones. NOT ALL LUMENS ARE CREATED EQUAL!
Meet the Team at Baja Designs
At Baja Designs, we take pride in delivering top-notch customer service. Whether you're reaching out to our Retail Sales, Technical Support, or Customer Service team, you can count on knowledgeable, friendly support every step of the way. Got questions? We’re here to help — give us a call at 760-560-2252.
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uService

Being able to service your own equipment is a necessity when out on the trail or back home in your garage. Baja Designs set out to make a light that is easily serviceable is the core mission behind our uService® technology

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MoistureBlock

Making sure the elements don’t damage the internals of your performance lights first and every light we produce works in the worst of conditions is core of our exclusive MoistureBlock™ technology.

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ClearView

ClearView™ is our proprietary optics, which are computer designed in-house by Baja Designs’ team of racing engineers who have first-hand knowledge of the lighting needs of all types of drivers and riders.

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