The Baja Designs Squadron-R 2.0 Single Rock Guard in black is a snap-on front cover for one Squadron 2.0 LED light pod. The manufacturer engineers the series for the Squadron-R 2.0 Sport and Squadron 2.0 Pro pods, and the black version carries the Baja Designs logo and hides the lens completely when the light is off. The guard is molded from hard-coated polycarbonate, so it takes rock strikes, trail debris, and gravel abrasion that would otherwise scar a lens. Replacing a cracked optic or a whole pod costs far more than a guard, so this is a low-cost way to protect a light package on rocky trails, desert runs, and daily off-road driving.
Black is the cosmetic choice, but it is not the all-purpose one. Because the black guard must come off before the lights are switched on, buyers who want protection during operation should compare the clear version, which lets full brightness through, or the Baja Amber version for dust and fog. The manufacturer describes installation as quick and snug, and the guard is sold individually, so a pair of pods needs two. Searchers looking for a Squadron-R 2.0 Sport rock guard, a Squadron 2.0 Pro light pod cover, black LED light protection, or part 668017 should confirm their pod model before ordering.
The manufacturer states the Squadron-R 2.0 series rock guards are engineered for the Squadron-R 2.0 Sport and Squadron 2.0 Pro light pods. Its product selector lists this guard as universal, so match it to your pod model rather than to a vehicle.
No. The manufacturer's Squadron-R rock guard listing states that black guards cannot be used while the lights are on. Choose the clear or Baja Amber guard if you need protection during operation.
Yes. The manufacturer lists its single rock guards as sold individually, so a pair of pods requires two guards.
The manufacturer describes this guard as designed for quick installation and removal, with a snug fit over the lens. I did not find a published install sheet for this specific part, and no tools or steps were listed in the sources reviewed, so confirm the procedure with the manufacturer before ordering. Remove the black guard before switching the lights on, and check that the pod's mounting position leaves room for the guard to seat fully.
