How to Install: Stage Series Backlit Ditch Light Kit for 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport

LED Ditch Light Kit on 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport
August 11, 2026 | Print this Page
How to Install: Stage Series Backlit Ditch Light Kit for 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport

The Stage Series Backlit Ditch Light Kit for the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport allows you to mount powerful Stage Series LED pods above the hood for improved forward and peripheral visibility on and off the trail.

Designed to utilize factory mounting points, this kit installs without any cutting or drilling. Watch the installation video above or follow the step-by-step instructions below to complete your installation.

Table of Contents

Installation Video

Installation Tools

  • 13mm socket
  • Ratchet
  • Painter's tape

Time Required: Approximately 20-30 minutes.

Installation Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the Hood

Open the hood. Apply painter's tape around the hood hinge to protect the painted surfaces and use tape to mark the current location of the hood hinge. These reference marks will help ensure proper hood alignment during reassembly.

Step 2 – Remove the Hood Hinge Hardware

Working on one side of the vehicle at a time, use a 13mm socket to remove the two factory washer nuts securing the hood to the hood hinge. Support the rear of the hood while removing the hardware to minimize hood movement.

Step 3 – Install the Ditch Light Bracket

Place the ditch light bracket beneath the hood hinge and align the mounting holes with the hood hinge studs. Before tightening the hardware, adjust the bracket so there is a slight gap at the rear of the hood.

Step 4 – Secure the Bracket

Reinstall the factory washer nuts and tighten them securely. Confirm that the hood hinge aligns with the tape marks made during Step 1 before fully tightening the hardware.

Step 5 – Repeat on the Opposite Side

Remove the protective tape and repeat the installation process on the opposite side of the vehicle.

Note: On the passenger side, disconnect the washer fluid line before removing the hood hinge hardware. Reinstall the washer fluid line after the bracket has been secured.

Step 6 – Mount the LED Pods and Route the Wiring

Install the Stage Series LED pods onto the ditch light brackets using the supplied mounting hardware. Refer to the Universal Bracket Information/Mounting Guide included with your kit for proper pod assembly and aiming.

Route the wiring through the cutout provided in each bracket and secure it with the included zip ties, ensuring the wiring remains clear of the hood hinges and any moving components.

Note: Do not use an automatic car wash with this kit installed.


Questions About the Installation?

If you have any questions about installing the Stage Series Backlit Ditch Light Kit for the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport, contact us through our support page. Our team is happy to help with installation, wiring, or product questions.

Where Can I Buy the Stage Series Backlit Ditch Light Kit for the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport?

If you're ready to upgrade your 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport with the Stage Series Backlit Ditch Light Kit, visit DiodeDynamics.com or use our Dealer Locator to find an authorized dealer near you.

Want to know more about Diode Dynamics products? Visit DiodeDynamics.com and subscribe to our newsletter for new product releases, installation guides, and more.

This Installation Guide is for the following SKUs: DD7142, DD7143, DD7144, DD7145, DD7138, DD7139, DD7140, DD7141, DD7137P

Previous article:
Next article: