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Rigid vs Baja Designs

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Moco, Aug 18, 2019.

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Rigid vs Baja Designs

  1. Rigid

    11.4%
  2. Baja Designs

    88.6%
  3. Other

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  1. Aug 18, 2019 at 12:12 AM
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    Moco

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    Planning on starting my build with lighting. Simple ditch lights, rears for recovery and to set up camp and possibly replacing the Rigid TRD Pro fogs to something with more light and Amber in color to cut the fog a little better.
    I have a full Rigid set up on my Jeep and am more than pleased but no experience with Baja Designs and have heard nothing but good things.
    Any feedback will be appreciated.
     
  2. Aug 18, 2019 at 12:25 AM
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    TexasTundra27

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    BD simply because you can change the lenses yourself. I’ve been very happy with mine.
     
  3. Aug 18, 2019 at 12:25 AM
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    TXTundra2722

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  4. Aug 18, 2019 at 12:56 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    Baja Designs as fogs, but I don't have the SAE fogs, but I love em!!!!
     
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  5. Aug 18, 2019 at 3:19 AM
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    Kerch71

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    My fogs were Rigid but I switched them out for Squadron Sports. It amazes me how intense the light is from them. They rock!
     
  6. Aug 18, 2019 at 3:44 AM
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    Danman34

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    What type of beam pattern do they provide? Any output shots?
     
  7. Aug 18, 2019 at 3:48 AM
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    Kerch71

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  8. Aug 18, 2019 at 3:51 AM
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  9. Aug 18, 2019 at 4:00 AM
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    Kerch71

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    Lol. I ended up going with the combo beam. High quality and the wiring harnesses are great.
     
  10. Aug 18, 2019 at 4:05 AM
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    Yea. I have the factory 18’ led lows and fogs. While it’s not bad, it’s not like my previous projector retrofit and yellow fogs. I prefer yellow/amber fogs since I feel they compliment the white low beams much better and really fill in the gaps. Plus with winter coming, our winters consist of cool damp days and nights 80% of the time and the white leds get lost on wet roads. So would really like to upgrade to some higher power Amber fogs.
     
  11. Aug 18, 2019 at 4:08 AM
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    Baja Designs! See my profile pic, all BD. Or go find my build thread to see all light output shots of individuals on 1st page.
     
  12. Aug 18, 2019 at 4:13 AM
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  13. Aug 18, 2019 at 4:30 AM
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    I originally had Rigid ambers but switched for opposite reason lol. I don't need the amber lights most of the year and like the visibility of the white led better. All depends on where you're from. I would still go with Baja Designs though.
     
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  14. Aug 18, 2019 at 5:15 AM
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    Just ordered some BD S2 sports to run ditch lights. Look like they should be awesome, also check out the ditch light brackets from Rago fabrication.
     
  16. Aug 19, 2019 at 12:20 AM
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    This article helped me make up my decision for my ditch lights. Www.dailydriven4x4.com
    I went with rigid Industries spots and flood combo as my ditch light. So far I’m happy.
     
  17. Aug 19, 2019 at 5:35 AM
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  18. Aug 22, 2019 at 11:21 PM
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    Moco

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    Thank you all for your feedback I think my mind is made up. BD it is, now to sneak them in the house with out pissing off the wife.
     
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  19. Aug 22, 2019 at 11:56 PM
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    I don't have experience with Rigid, but I have Baja Designs Squadron Pro Combos on my bike. Unbelievable light output, both in quality and quantity. The mounting brackets could have been better. I needed to add a couple washers between the light housing and the u-shaped bracket for a tight fit. I thought that was weird.

    I plan to put the amber SAE set on my truck.
     
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  20. Aug 23, 2019 at 12:45 AM
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    SpeshulED

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    My vote is for Baja. So far i’m running (with more to go):

    40in s8
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    2 sets of Squadron Sports
    2 sets of S2 Sports.
     
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  21. Aug 23, 2019 at 6:30 AM
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    I’m running wc squadron sports as my fogs and so far they have been amazing.
     

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