Need opinions on Baja Designs lights

[jordantii]

I'm likely going Auxbeam for now. They aren't the best lights, but I can buy multiple sets for the price of one pair the Roadshock ones from Harbor Fright or anything from BD, DD, Rigid, and Nacho. Most of them seem to review fairly well.

The 4WD is Life channel on YouTube has some good reviews and he shows the actual beam pattern, cutoffs, throw, wattage/amp draw, and LUX. His narration might put you to sleep, but at least he has a fairly calm voice that isn't AI.

His YT is great! It's what led me to Nacho. What I think sets Nacho apart from everyone else is that you get multiple lights in 1 light. Direct to battery connection and 3 low voltage trigger wires that are programable to 3 separate auxiliary switches with 9 options for output and pattern. There is no concern about amperage draw from the aux switches to the trigger wires since they don't draw much power. And if you are a member of a raptor run group you should get a discount. With the cash back rebate they had going on and the discount I paid $510 for the Supreme 80's.

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[JackpotRR]

@blu77 .....I installed the Foutz light bar and the lights are Baja Design LP6 "driving combo" with amber backlight ......I'm very happy with the way it turned out, looks good and the lights are killer!

 

[scuba mike]

Truck looks great how did you mount your lic. plate bracket to the Foutz light bar.. (i'm waiting for mine.)

@blu77 .....I installed the Foutz light bar and the lights are Baja Design LP6 "driving combo" with amber backlight ......I'm very happy with the way it turned out, looks good and the lights are killer!

 

[JackpotRR]

Truck looks great how did you mount your lic. plate bracket to the Foutz light bar.. (i'm waiting for mine.)

Thanks!.....I need new pics with the new Roush wheels........

I had the "Swarfworks" plate relocation kit which seems to be the way to go if you NEED a front plate per your states requirements.

https://swarfworks.com/2010-2023-ford-raptor-front-license-plate-relocation/

I chose this one.. SW-LPMG3-A01b-BST

works great and I've had it for over a year with no problems

 

[scuba mike]

ok thanks.. ya im not far from you (inland empire)
sometimes down your way.. Scuba diving..

Thanks!.....I need new pics with the new Roush wheels........

I had the "Swarfworks" plate relocation kit which seems to be the way to go if you NEED a front plate per your states requirements.

https://swarfworks.com/2010-2023-ford-raptor-front-license-plate-relocation/

I chose this one.. SW-LPMG3-A01b-BST

works great and I've had it for over a year with no problems

 

[MikeOBronco]

@blu77 .....I installed the Foutz light bar and the lights are Baja Design LP6 "driving combo" with amber backlight ......I'm very happy with the way it turned out, looks good and the lights are killer!

Your truck looks great! I really like the Foutz lightbar. How hard was the install? I read the Foutz install instructions, and the parts about trimming back and where to drill for the optional braces were pretty vague.
Thanks

 

[JackpotRR]

Your truck looks great! I really like the Foutz lightbar. How hard was the install? I read the Foutz install instructions, and the parts about trimming back and where to drill for the optional braces were pretty vague.
Thanks

Thanks!.....I really like the lightbar......simple & classic look......as far as the install......I really have no idea as my mechanic installed it and wired up the Baja lights......he said it was pretty easy (for a mechanic)......I get frustrated too easy so I just pay the pros....LOL

 

[E40]

My experience in aux lights have been mostly with Diode Dynamics and Baja Design. On my previous 4Runner, I went all-in with DD Yellow (SS3 Pro, SS5 Pro, SS1 Pro, SS40 light bar) to cover forward, side, and rear lighting. On my Ranger Raptor, I switched to BD Yellow (OnX6+ 30", Squadron Pro & Sport).


Baja Design:
1. I really like the "looks" when the lights are off which is over 99% of times. The bright yellow lenses just looks awesome.
2. Compared to DD's TIR optics, BD lights tend to have more "bleed". While some people prefer a "sharp" cut-off, in a real offroading conditions, that extra spread/bleeding actually helps with overall coverage and peripheral visibility.

Diode Dynamic:
1. DD has much warmer yellow than BD (goldish yellow for DD vs. "cool" yellow) when lights are on, but "dull" yellow when off. DD's yellows are much easier on the eyes and has more premium (i.e. different) feel. But at the end of the day, I do prefer DD's yellow over BD Yellow when the lights are on, but I love BD more when lights are "OFF"
2. Better beam pattern for Fog light (DD's sharper cut-off shines here)

 

[scuba mike]

S1 Fog Pocket Light Kit - Ford 2024-2026 Ranger Raptor

Baja Design kit is out..

 

[RRaptorscallion0331]

I have the Auxbeam 4” cube off-road lights (center 2 spot, outer 2 flood)Budget friendly and practical for my current use. The event I have gone to (TRR) closed the course at dusk so they were used but not essential. One thing I have noticed about potentially upgrading to bigger auxbeams is the high amperage they require. So just keep that in mind when making a budget friendly selection. I will probably go with Nachos in the future, however I don’t think the bar mounting option fits FMIs 1.75”OD light bar. If someone has utilized that mounting option please correct me. I think that would look awesome to have two rows of Nachos off a Foutz Light bar..
Oh I have the BD S2 Pros on my 3rd brake light as chase lights, super powerful for a small light so I can appreciate why so many choose them.

 

[SR-71Ranger]

I have the Auxbeam 4” cube off-road lights (center 2 spot, outer 2 flood)Budget friendly and practical for my current use. The event I have gone to (TRR) closed the course at dusk so they were used but not essential. One thing I have noticed about potentially upgrading to bigger auxbeams is the high amperage they require. So just keep that in mind when making a budget friendly selection. I will probably go with Nachos in the future, however I don’t think the bar mounting option fits FMIs 1.75”OD light bar. If someone has utilized that mounting option please correct me. I think that would look awesome to have two rows of Nachos off a Foutz Light bar..
Oh I have the BD S2 Pros on my 3rd brake light as chase lights, super powerful for a small light so I can appreciate why so many choose them.

Nice setup! I’m just starting to look into lights as I want to get the Foutz bar. Can you explain the Auxbeam AMP draw comment? You’re saying others draw less? I’d only be using these while the truck and alternator are on so my uneducated mind is wondering how the draw is a problem.

Auxbeam fits my budget and are also attractive considering I won’t be using these lights more than once every few months. Not smashing through the desert at 50+mph so I don’t need the best lights. Just something that will last.

 

[blu77]

I decided to go with 4 Nacho Grande Supreme 100s mounted on the FMI bar, and 2 Nacho Quatro 80s as ditch lights. They were not much cheaper than the BD counterparts, but I think they’re worth every penny.
I’m very happy with the result. I have all 6 lights as Trail Running Lights using AUX1.
AUX2 is for the Nacho Quatros.
AUX 5 is for the 2 inner Nacho Grandes in spot mode.
AUX 6 is for the 2 outer Nacho Grandes in flood mode.

 

[bbrett]

Anyone see this new kit?

 

[RRaptorscallion0331]

Nice setup! I’m just starting to look into lights as I want to get the Foutz bar. Can you explain the Auxbeam AMP draw comment? You’re saying others draw less? I’d only be using these while the truck and alternator are on so my uneducated mind is wondering how the draw is a problem.

This is the best way I think it can be explained…

 

[SR-71Ranger]

This is the best way I think it can be explained…

Awesome thank you!

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