I bought a non sas Badlands. I have a Fabtech leveling kit and Fabtech tie rods on it. I like the look and when I was at Bronco Off Rodeo the guides thought I had a lift on it. I also like the looks of the smaller fenders on it.
You don't need front license plates in the National Park. Law enforcement there will not site you for that. BLM land either. As long as you are on trail and not venturing off it then you are fine. Signs should be posted. I work at Zion National Park.
They are 6.5. I swapped mine out with Polk Momo's. I also have two amps installed and two tens in the back. My back speakers were swapped out with 6.5 also and new pods.
Sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose your best friend. I have lost many of them and every time it still eats me up inside. I have two more right now that are reaching their age 10 and 11. They have been with me through all my ups and downs including my divorce. Both are over...
I was coming back from a Tool concert in SLC and stopped for gas at the half way point. As I was at the pump a guy walks up and says "you win". I'm like what? "You win best looking Bronco I have seen!" Had to be the best one I have heard.