Ditch light install with Baja Designs Pro S2 LEDs - Toyota Tacoma = demo in the end!
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- Опубліковано 2 кві 2018
- I wanted more frontal lighting for offroad situations but I wanted something low key.
I found that that the Baja S2 Pros would fill my needs for being low profile and bright! 2400 lumens each! I needed the brackets and other hardware and saw that Rago Fabrication just changed their brackets to stainless steel so now there's no rusting issues.
Here's my vlog about it. It highlights the crucial steps I took to get it working.
Here are the links for the products I bought:
Baja Designs S2 Pro combo: amzn.to/2ZDdMyY
these below are actually better than the RAGO ones...
ditch light switch amzn.to/3ej4Nah
switch holder amzn.to/2ZEXJ3I
ditch mounts amzn.to/3d43s7c
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positaps: amzn.to/2IlUHWo
3/4 inch split loom tubing amzn.to/2IoRcya
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Here are the links for the products I bought:
Baja Designs S2 Pro combo: amzn.to/2ZDdMyY
these below are actually better than the RAGO ones...
ditch light switch amzn.to/3ej4Nah
switch holder amzn.to/2ZEXJ3I
ditch mounts amzn.to/3d43s7c
The drone shot of the lights turning on was awesome I’m looking at getting a pair myself and that was definitely a great depiction of how they shine
thanks. i did this 60 sec vid for some of the other lights.. ua-cam.com/video/3t8yp2bk5r8/v-deo.html
Excellent content! Love your step by step guides it really helps out for us non-electric savvy people
Themango17800 thanks for the feedback 🙏
Smart man, I just did S2 sport ditch lights in Amber. These S2’s are great because they are SO low profile. So many people run ditch pods and they are massive and goofy looking but these S2’s are very sleek and powerful.
That's EXACTLY why I went with these! Great light output in a compact design. Low key.
Thanks for commenting.
Yes, they are sleek. I saw this setup on a BD employee’s FJ. However, BD said for an extra $90 more you could get a pair of Squadron Pro for double the output.
You're correct but I didn't need that much throw for my goals.
All of Baja products are awesome. If you want throw check out their instagram posts on the laser one.
Rob Daman now that we’re talking about all of this, I’m finding that my s2 sports don’t throw enough light 😂. Went wheeling last night for the 3rd time with them and they are technically enough but not really enough light power for me.
singletrackftw upgrade to the Pros. 30 day money back guarantee.
Rob, you are a jack of all trades. You know how to do everything :-) Truck is looking better and better as you add more stuff to it. Congrats!
Thanks! I Try and dabble in all aspects of DIY so I can save a few bucks for other mods. haha.
I appreciate the compliments. I'll try not to disappoint.
Happy Taco Tuesday everybody! I hope you guys enjoy my latest install vlog. These tiny lights are impressive!
Rob! Great video! Thanks for the suggestion for posi-tap connectors. Tapping a wire is so much easier with these.
glad to help. I love post-taps
Life saver video! great tips and tricks!
real fancy
Best video Yet. Wow. I need these lights
They're awesome lights! low profile but killer output.
I just got my ditch light brackets from Rago Fabrication. Now shopping for some ditch lights. Not sure if I want to go with Baja Designs or another brand. Your vid was great and gave me some ideas for the FJ. Good job, brother!
Thanks for watching.
There's several well built brands and it really depends on what your budget is and how much light performance you're looking for.
Cool video. Like the ending.
Awesome! Thanks for watching it's entirety.
Very nice, though if it were me, I'd be turning them so they actually function as ditch lights, which would also take the glare off the hood.
Thanks. They're turned more now. I noticed really turning them didn't help since the front is so tall. Having the front camera is a definite plus too
Nice! This was helpful :-)
glad to help
Looking good! Mine are pointing outward.
Great Vid! Quick question for ya. I know you did the Lastfit video for low beam led headlight before. However, in this video, is it still the same headlight or different one? Thank you!
thanks!
these lows are rx350 retrofits with 35 watt ballast. The highs are actually Most Plus LEDs which was one of my early mods. When I flip the highs the rx350 flip too because it's bixenon so i have 4 bulbs lit up. :)
Sweet.
Rob, I literally bought everything you suggested and will be attempting this tonight. How do you connect the ground from the harness to the ground of the switch to the pig end? Did you just throw a pig tail on the end of the ground switch from the harness and then just slice the ground from the switch onto it? Also, where did you attach the pigtail to the truck to ground it?
Hi
I grounded at a bolt right by the fuse block and yes pigtailed the others together.
Let me know how it goes
Rob Daman To my relief everything worked the first time haha. Thanks for your step by step guide!
@@dannyreyes5973 cool! glad it worked out 👍
Rob great video, well all your videos is helpful... question.. I currently have the same setup on my 2nd gen taco, but how did you do the wiring? I heard u just chop the switch portion, but did you keep the portion where it wired to the battery?? I also have an aftermarket switch from Rago that I want to use instead of the switch that came with the lights, thanks in advance
Thanks for watching. You would connect your Rago switch to either your fuse panel with a Add a fuse or your battery directly. Then from that switch you wire your lights. It's low enough amperage that you won't need a relay.
@@RobDaman I suck when it comes down to this kinda stuck... I was trying to follow your steps but couldn't do it...😫
@@MrOddxball Just look at the switch diagram. 1 goes to the lights, 1 to the ground, 1 to illumination for your button, 1 goes to the fuse or battery to power your lights.
@@RobDaman great thanks Rob!! Keep them videos coming
@@RobDaman when you said one to the fuse or power, is that the one when you used the add a fuse for yours?
Nice
Do you have a picture or video showing the ditch light on at night? I want to know if there is reflection on the hood. Thx!
Im thinking of using it as chase lights rather than ditch lights.
Ya there's reflection because of the flood. You can see it in the ending of the video night shot.
@@RobDaman I was hoping for an inside the cab view... :)
Check my Joshua tree vid around 5 mins
ua-cam.com/video/YhKvBC6MXNQ/v-deo.html
Thx for the vid. Did you put in a relay or just use the inline fuse?
just a fuse as it's pretty low amperage.
Rob Daman
Ty. I was unsure
Rob Daman wait so you're using the dome light circuit to power those ditch lights? No relay?
Did the s2's come with hardware to mount to ditch light brackets? You said it was a 15 mm top bolt, was that bolt and nut included?
Yes. Nuts and bolts included 👍
What is the difference from the ditch/driving combo?
I’m not sure what on to buy
Ty. Love your truck
Don't we all love UA-camrs that go through all the comment section to show that he care,
but then doesn't even answer our questions like he doesn't even care?
@@ReiCaixa Ya UA-camrs suck. I noticed he did answer another question here in the same video from same person (copied and pasted for you since you apparently missed that). But I still think he doesn't care though. Maybe I'm wrong but I'm siding with you.
SWFlowseeker
3 months ago
Thx for the vid. Did you put in a relay or just use the inline fuse?
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Rob Daman
3 months ago
just a fuse as it's pretty low amperage.
SWFlowseeker
3 months ago
Rob Daman
Ty. I was unsure
RD, a little off subject looking to replace low beams (bulbs only) with LED's that would complement my OEM fog LED's 'and DRL's on output lumens? To many options and looking for a long lasting quality bulb, any help would b appreciated.
Hi,
Sounds like you want to get a similar color temperature around 5500-6000k to match. Lumens would be more for brightness.
These 2 products are a good bang for the buck and I haven't heard any negatives.
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May the Fourth be With you
Hey bud! Hoping to get your opinion on these. I have the CaliRaised side shooter pods which are a great flood light. I wanna find a small light like this to pair with it for a spot that throw light farther. What do you think of these?
They look great!
Were you trying to link something?
@@RobDaman No, I'm talking about the ones in this video...
ah. they're awesome lights. if you look at my Joshua Tree video you can see some of the throw on them.
@@RobDaman ahhh sweeet!!! Yeah let me check that one out. Thanks Rob!!!
You said "It says to tap the green" of the cargo switch to have the switch lit up with headlights - where did you find what color wire to tap in another switch that said green? I am wiring a 4runner and tapped the green of my windshield wiper switch (which is lit up when headlights are on) and my switch is not lit with headlights. Thanks
Could be different color wire in a T4r. I'd suggest testing your connection with a test light or multimeter. I had an issue with the LX light and it was cuz the tap didn't pierce properly.
Where in the firewall did run the wire? Where's the best place? Is it that little grommet next to the brake booster? thx!
I used the big grommet w the wire harness but you have to be careful since you're close to important wires. I'm going to use that grommet for a switchpro harness
Thanks Rob. Update us on that too.
Great video, I bought S2 sport BD ditch lights my harness has 3 wires. Black and two reds....I know black is ground and one red is for relay but that extra red wire? Also using Cali raised OEM switches.... please help? Lol
i never worked with cali raised but i'm going say 1 red points to the lights and 1 red points to 12 volt source. the switch will be what interrupts the voltage.
Where did you run the other red wire from the Baja design harness?
Both red wires go to the switch
Did you use Cali raise switch for your install?
These were by rago
i had the same issue with the short Y split wire. Does the added wire have to be the same thickness? i added a slightly thicker wire that i had laying around and it did not work. any advise is appreciated!
Hi. Different gauge wire in that low amperage set up shouldn't be an issue since you mentioned slightly.
What did you do to extend the wires? Crimp connect? You could always remove that wire and temporary twist the the wires to test. If you have a multi meter it would be better so you can test voltage. It also has a fuse and switch so check that too.
Let me know how it goes
I connected the wires by twisting the. I checked everything before cutting the harness and it worked as it should. It only stopped working when i cut and added the extra wire. I did notice the wiring got really hot so I removed the extra wire and everything worked again. Might just purchase the longer harness from BD
sounds like that extra wire was causing a short for some reason. That heat was an indicator. Good thing you noticed it.
Roughly how much wire did you add? Awesome video BTW! I'm installing S2 sports.
It's been a while. Maybe 6 feet. Probably less
@@RobDaman so I just wired up my bajas and now the switch won't stop illuminating. Did I wire something wrong?
Sounds like you're using a constant 12v source to the illum wire. Check with a multimeter to confirm.
Damn, wish I bought the latest brackets from Rago, I had to cut up my cowl for the install.
Didn't know they revised the shape as well as the material.
Rob Daman I don’t think the material was changed. The new ones bolt onto the hood with the 2 bolts. The older ones use 3 bolts and a little more work to install. Cutting and trimming is required to the plastic right below the windshield. I’ve since changed my bulky led pods and now running kc flex lights, a little less brighter but way more sleek. I like the ones you’re running, nice vid!!
What are your high and low beams, brand? I take they will both be H11's?
this video my headlights are HID retrofits. D2S if I recall. highs are h11s. I used 2 brands mostplus being highs but lasfit is good too.
ua-cam.com/video/98RpgQ9Nl3w/v-deo.html
The Rago’s are good but the Cali low profile are better suited for the S2s.
So all you did was add red and black wires to the existing y splitter and still use the harness that came with it?
On one end yes then I chopped the switch and added my own dash switch.
@@RobDaman awesome, thanks for the quick reply and your taco looks alot better with the retro making it unique 👌
Glad you like it
Do you by chance know what gauge wire is used for the BD wiring?
I'm guessing it was 14 gauge. amperage draw on this light is pretty low.
Is that a mini low profile add a fuse?
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Do you know if they made the wiring longer??
no. you'll have to make your own if need be.
how do you get your fog lights to turn on separately from headlights?
My model has a OEM fog light switch on the stalk.
Ended up running mine through the hood
😎
Were you able to use the wiring or did you have to add wire? I could be wrong but I though if you cut the wires it void your warranty on the lights.
U da man
Yas!!!
Damn how many sets of rims do you have?
I just have 1 set on the Taco. Now if you asked how many wheels have I had...? This is the 4th set not including stockers.
In the Baja Designs switch it has 4 wires 2 red , 1 black and 1 red black.
How do you wire to the OEM switch?
OEM switch? I think you mean Baja Design's switch? 3:22 is the BD switch
red wires are positive leads to power the lights. black and black/red are ground wires. it's been a while since I installed it but you can call Baja Designs direct and confirm.
I mean how you wire the switch that you replaced
@@vinhbui5491 its in this video which wires go to which
Could you tell me more about it?
Rago Freedom switch has 4 wire 1 green , red 1 , red 2 and black. How you wire it? I just only know the green will be added fuse. How about the other. I really appreciate for your help sir.
I’m not sure but this is the way I’m thinking
Rago Freedom has 4 wires
Green will be added fuse
Red 2 will wire to the dashboard wire
Black will wire to the 2 black/wire in the Baja switch and then mount it underneath
And Red 1 will connect to which red on the Baja switch (cause Baja switch has 2 red as well) and What did you do on the circuit from the battery to the light
For the hood bolts, why not remote one bolt, install the bracket with 1 bolt and just rotate the bracket to the next hole, per instructions?
Good question.
I tried it and it wouldn't clear. The curve of the hood wouldn't allow any clearance to do that. Even if I tried 1 hole and loosely attach a bolt there's no way I could remove the other bolt.
I suspect the instructions are good for the 2nd gen and 4runners which there are videos to confirm that technique.
Having another set of hands would have resolved needing to do it my way which I don't recommend.
Rob Daman makes sense. I have a 4th gen 4Runner. I just watched your video again and noticed that large bulge. Keep on modding! Great and simple videos, Rob.
Thanks for watching and the compliment.
What fog lights are you using
baja designs squadrons. those are an older version. i now have SAE street legal ones. did a vid ua-cam.com/video/b3K0bz1pUNQ/v-deo.html
What gauge wire?
14
I put specs and tools when I can in the video description
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Add-a-fuse: amzn.to/2InOSrf
positaps: amzn.to/2IlUHWo
3/4 inch split loom tubing amzn.to/2IoRcya
1/4 inch split loom tubing amzn.to/2q0rold
solderless 'crimp' connectors amzn.to/2IqLZ91
wire strippers amzn.to/2IqVkhf
racheting crimper amzn.to/2Gt1GjI
black electrical tape amzn.to/2q1jhUI
@@RobDaman my bad, i missed that but appreciate it! Have you had any issues since the video? Baja told me today I need to add a relay if using the Cali raised switch. But I don’t want to buy another harness or add a relay in if I don’t need to.
If they’re called ‘ditch lights.’ Why does no one point them at Ditch level?
what's good is they're adjustable. I ended up doing just that when it as pitch black at Joshua Tree. Amazing output for a little package.
Rob Daman awesome! My runner game with baja style lights. I turned the outside lights towards the ditch. An the two in front of the grill straight and up a bit. It’s perfect for now.
I love your channel! But you did it way wrong! One bolt at a time!
Hi,
Unfortunately there's no way to do it one at a time like 2nd gen tacos or 4runners. The shape won't allow it.
Disappointing to see the wiring harness is not plug and play.
Ya. I think they weren't expecting it to be used as ditch lights or for a small vehicle.
Can you buy a longer harness that fits?
Unfortunately no. You have to extend or make your own.