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NJ is the Garden State after all, but you wouldn’t know it by the Jokes, Sopranos, and Snookies.
(Admittedly, I think we mostly grow Sod, Amazon warehouses and Weed at this point
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The Southern part of the State, from the Delaware River/Bay to the Shore Points of Tukerton/AC/Wildwood/Cape May, is primarily Farmland, Marsh, Sand, Pines, WMAs, BLM, & State Parks. If you’re close to my specific area, then it’s Tri-State as you are a short distance from what DE, MD, & PA has to offer.
My Build plans to follow function over form, geared toward the local terrain and my uses; hunting, fishing, camping, and off-roading, with eye toward some longer trips and travel. We deal with a lot of mud, marsh, sand, phragmites, pines, and tight wooded trails.
OEM - 2D EG Badlands non-SAS 2.3l w/Manual & High Pkg
12/27/22
8/24
5/1
4/12
(4/1)
KMC KM720 Roswell 17x8.5 +18ET on OEM 285/70r17
(Admittedly, I think we mostly grow Sod, Amazon warehouses and Weed at this point
)The Southern part of the State, from the Delaware River/Bay to the Shore Points of Tukerton/AC/Wildwood/Cape May, is primarily Farmland, Marsh, Sand, Pines, WMAs, BLM, & State Parks. If you’re close to my specific area, then it’s Tri-State as you are a short distance from what DE, MD, & PA has to offer.
My Build plans to follow function over form, geared toward the local terrain and my uses; hunting, fishing, camping, and off-roading, with eye toward some longer trips and travel. We deal with a lot of mud, marsh, sand, phragmites, pines, and tight wooded trails.
OEM - 2D EG Badlands non-SAS 2.3l w/Manual & High Pkg
12/27/22
8/24
5/1
4/12
(4/1)
KMC KM720 Roswell 17x8.5 +18ET on OEM 285/70r17
Some small items and gear installed to date
GPCA.US - Hardtop T-Handle Bolt & D-Ring.
Misc Gear - Will continue to add and upgrade over time and need.
Ditch/POD Lights w/ Amber Lens Installed.
Center Console Organizer
The last of the parts have showed up this week to finish off my build. At least to where I want to take it for now.
I’m most excited about the zroadz rock sliders. I know these have been reviewed and there are install videos. Wanted to add my own experience/critique, as I haven’t seen many 2D with them installed.
First impression, the packaging was superb. I was concerned with them being made in CA and shipped to NJ. I’ll proudly support Americanmanufacturing jobs; lead time was no issue. 6 weeks. Delivered by UPS; Came in perfect. — Second impression was, they’re heavy. beefy.
Last, they feel very, very well made. Finish and welds look great. I‘m going to weigh these vs the OEM rails. If anybody wants measurements or specific details before I install them, let me know.
Installed 4/1
Finally had some time off and a nice day above 40* to install the hood graphics.
I staged my time to allow it to dry between the wrap and the vinyl. It’s two different materials really.The satin base is a wrap. The Badlands graphics is vinyl.
Used the wet method on wrap.
used the hinged/dry method on the graphic.
Wasn’t a bad install. Take your time. Buy the 2pk. Worth the insurance. I like how it’s starting to balance out all the different blacks and MIC.
New grill, letters, & hood cowl (Don’t ask) color matched to KMC satin black wheels. BroncoLED rapture grill lights.
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