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New Tacoma Kits From Baja Designs & sPOD

Additions include a TRD Pro Grille Light Kit, and BantamX/HD and BantamX Upfiller power management kits...

Baja Designs and sPOD are excited to introduce three new additions to the 2024-on Toyota Tacoma product lineup: the Tacoma TRD Pro Grille light kit, the sPOD BantamX/HD switch panel kit and the BantamX Upfitter kit. These additions to an already robust line of solutions for the 2024-on Toyota Tacoma offers enthusiasts more choices to customize their vehicle to their needs.
S8 10-inch/S2 Pro Grille Light Kit for 2024-on Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Models
Baja Designs introduces the Grille Light Kit for the 2024-on Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, offering a powerful lighting solution tailored for off-road adventures. This kit is offered in clear or baja amber and allows you to replace or add a light system to the TRD Pro grille, featuring a 10-inch S8 light bar delivering 6,324 raw lumens, along with two S2 Pro LED light pods, each producing 2,245 raw lumens. Together, these lights provide excellent illumination across lighting zones 1-4. With dual independent wiring harnesses, the S8 light bar and the S2 Pro light pods can be controlled separately for enhanced functionality. The S8 light bar illuminates lighting zones 3-4 for greater distance down the trail, while its amber backlight adds a stylish marker light for increased visibility when the main lights are off. For near-field visibility, the S2 Pros, equipped with a wide cornering, light up zones 1-2, ensuring full coverage close to the vehicle. This compact yet high-performance kit is designed to enhance both functionality and safety. It includes everything you need for a seamless installation on the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro grille—lights, mounting brackets, wiring harnesses, and more. Backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a lifetime limited warranty, this kit ensures reliable performance and peace of mind. Please note: This kit is designed exclusively for the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro grille.
For those looking to take advantage of OEM auxiliary switches, consider adding the Upfitter harness (600101) for the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. This option allows you to wire your lights into the factory auxiliary switches, providing a clean look while utilizing the stock controls for your powered accessories.
New Tacoma Kits From Baja Designs & sPOD | THE SHOP
Key Features:
• Powerful Lighting: Includes a 10-inch S8 light bar (6,324 lumens) and two S2 Pro LED light pods (2,245 lumens each), providing excellent illumination across lighting zones 1-4.
• Dual Functionality: Independent wiring harnesses allow separate control of the S8 light bar and S2 Pro pods for versatile lighting options.
• Wide Coverage: The S8 light bar covers zones 3-4 for long-distance visibility, while the S2 Pro pods in wide cornering pattern illuminate zones 1-2 for close-range lighting.
• Amber Backlight: Adds a stylish marker light for improved visibility when the main lights are not in use.
• Easy Installation: Complete kit includes lights, mounting brackets, wiring harnesses, and all necessary components for a smooth installation on the 2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro grille.
• uService Technology: Easily swap lenses and adjust beam patterns without voiding the warranty.
• Durability and Reliability: Backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and lifetime limited warranty for long-lasting performance.
Kit includes:
• (1x) S8 LED Light Bar Driving Combo Clear or Baja Amber
• (2x) S2 Pro Wide Cornering Clear or Baja Amber
• (1x) Mounting Bracket
• (2x) Wiring Harness
• (2x) Splitter
• All Necessary Mounting Hardware
sPOD BantamX/HD Controller Kit for 2024-on Toyota Tacoma
The sPOD BantamX HD Vehicle-Specific Kit for the 2024+ Toyota Tacoma is designed to seamlessly integrate the sPOD HD control panel into the vehicle’s cabin, providing a centralized and convenient place for accessory controls. This kit fits all Toyota Tacoma trim models, ensuring easy access to controls within arm’s reach. The BantamX power module offers eight power circuits, each supporting 30A per channel (100A total), and mounts inside the engine bay. For those needing more channels, the system can be expanded up to 32 circuits, all controlled by a single controller. With built-in sPODConnect Bluetooth technology, users can program and control their accessories from any iOS or Android device via the sPOD app. The system offers a wide range of programming options, including output dimming, strobing, flashing, master-slave functions, memory settings, auto power-up, momentary options, switch linking, and more. Backed by a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, sPOD offers reliable, worry-free power management, giving total control of the Tacoma’s accessory setup.
Key Features:
• Effortless Control at Your Fingertips: The sPOD HD smart panel brings your accessory controls to your fingertips. It’s the ultimate in convenience and safety.
• Programmable Modes: Have access to advanced features such as strobe, dimming, flash, momentary and switch linking.
• Adjustable Back-lit RGB color: Customize your HD smart panel controller backlight.
• Easy Installation: Connecting your accessories is a breeze. A single ethernet cable runs discreetly from the BantamX unit to the Touchscreen in your cab. There is no need for relays, wiring looms, or circuit fuses, making it one of the simplest solid-state power management systems on the market.
• Built-in Battery Protection: The sPOD BantamX Touchscreen is not only convenient but also safe. It features a 16-position terminal block with our integrated LVCO low-voltage cutoff battery protection that monitors and protects, ensuring your vehicle’s electrical system remains reliable and secure.
• Input Control: Automate functions for all switch circuits – sPOD’s system gives customers full control over their accessories, allowing them to monitor and adjust settings as required by integrating factory wiring to take control a step further.
• uLINK™ System Scalability: Allows for expansion of up to 32 channels by linking additional BantamX power control modules, all controlled by one controller.
• Multi Controller Ready: The BantamX has 2 controller ports built in, allowing for 2 different controllers options per one system.
Kit Includes:
• (1x) BantamX System
• (1x) 36” Battery Cable Set
• (1x) HD Switch Panel
• (1x) Ethernet Cable
• (1x) Mounting Bracket
• All necessary hardware
BantamX Upfitter Kit for 2024-on Toyota Tacoma
The BantamX Upfitter system for the 2024-on Toyota Tacoma is specifically engineered to integrate with the factory upfitter switches. This Connect&Go™ system is designed to mount seamlessly into the engine bay, offering 8 power circuits each delivering 30A per channel, 100A total to power your accessories. This kit upgrades the stock switches by increasing the amp rating to a consistent 30A across the OEM channels, while providing five extra channels for upgradability. Added control from the built-in Bluetooth technology allows enthusiasts to control all channels wirelessly from any iOS or Android device, unlocking a wide range of programming options such as output dimming, strobing, flashing, auto power-up, momentary settings, switch linking and more, sPOD allows simple and safe power management that is worry-free, allowing enthusiasts to take control.
Key Features:
• Use OEM upfitter switches to trigger the BantamX
• Increase amp rating across the OEM switches to 30A
• Gain five extra switches with the BantamX
• Bluetooth functionality through the sPOD app; output dimming, strobing, flashing, auto power-up, momentary settings, switch linking and more
• You don’t need to run a controller cable through the vehicle firewall
• 5-year manufacturer warranty
Kit Includes:
• (1x) BantamX System
• (1x) 36” Battery Cable Set
• (1x) Ethernet Cable
• (1x) Upfitter Harness
• (1x) Mounting Bracket
• All necessary hardware
Specs for the BantamX:
• 8 circuits rated at 30 amps at 12.5 VDC per circuit, 100A total
• 16-position terminal block
• Integrated low voltage cutoff battery protection w/ optional override
• 100 amp in-line fuse
• Operates on 12 VDC or 24 VDC
• Built in Bluetooth capabilities for remote app control
• Input control automates functions for all switch circuits
• System Scalability allows expansion of up to 32 channels, controlled by one controller
• 2 controller port compatible
• Power saving deep sleep mode
For more information, visit www.bajadesigns.com and www.4x4spod.com

Pat Curtin

Pat Curtin is the managing editor of THE SHOP magazine.

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