Flush mount BD S2 Sport Backup Lights

[duke92]

I wanted to share the install of Baja Design S2 Sport flush mount backup lights in my stock Gen 2 bumper. Several have posted that they didn't think there was enough flat surface area in the Gen 2 bumper for these to sit flush. I found that there was about 1 mm of gap on the inside lower corner but this disappeared with when the bolts were snugged tight.

The lights are powered #6 upfitter with a weather proof relay in the bumper. I tied the relay into the reverse wire from the trailer plug.

I couldn't be more pleased with the results. I have tinted windows and the extra light is essential to use my side mirrors when backing at night.

Finally, a shout out to Rick at Freedom Motorsports for hooking me up with these and my other lighting needs.

 

[salts001]

Very clean looks good!

 

[BangBang]

Nice. Mine should arrive May 8th and this is going to be a must for me. I don't like the lights mounted by the brackets dangling down around the tow hooks.

 

[duke92]

I don't like the lights mounted by the brackets dangling down around the tow hooks.

I completely agree. I like the flush mount much better.

 

[hamster]

Looks good.

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

Looks good I'm finding we sell more S2 Sport flush mounts then we do the S2 Pros. Although I like the pros better then the Sports myself, but the Sports work better with the cameras.

 

[nikhsub1]

Looks good I'm finding we sell more S2 Sport flush mounts then we do the S2 Pros. Although I like the pros better then the Sports myself, but the Sports work better with the cameras.

Does that mean you can't flush mount the S2 Pro's the way the OP did the sports?

OP, looks great! Any details on what you cut with? Dremel? Any tips you may have? I'm tempted to do this now, mine are the traditional bracket way by the tow hooks, yours looks WAY better!

 

[duke92]

I used a dremel with cutting wheel. Metal is remarkably thin.
Disassemble the light and use the frame to set the left one first based on the surface area where the frame sits flush. I used a large level to get it level and marked with wax pencil. I made a template from construction paper to mark outside and drill hole locations. Then used calipers and ruler to set the right one in exactly same location.
I cut inside the lines on the first side, then had to enlarge the opening to get the light to fit (took forever to grind metal away). Second side I cut just outside lines and light went in much easier. I masked everything with multiple layers of tape to protect finish.
Measure it twice (or more). Go slow.
FWIW I think the pros and the sports are the same size. The sports offer plenty of light for what I need (to be able to backup at night and still use side mirrors despite my dark tinted windows— no more having to roll windows down when I backup). Sports don’t over power cameras.

 

[BangBang]

Thanks for the How too!

 

[nikhsub1]

Thanks for the How too!

Yes, much appreciated!