Black Diamond Vs. Badlands - What are the main differences?

[Efthreeoh]

Well, you don't get the Bilstein shocks. You get a regular duty suspension on the BD. The wheels are also different, steel wheels on the BD. BL has Aluminum.

You say "regular duty" suspension. Someone else used the term "heavy duty" suspension.

What is the difference between "regular" and "heavy" duty? I understand there are different shock absorber parts (Bilstein postion-sensisitive) and height differences. But the use of the two words in contrast implies the "heavy duty" suspension is comprised of stronger parts. Is there a difference in the strength of the components?

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[Jr87mustang]

But someone said CONFIRMED!

Exactly. Can't believe how many people on a vehicle forum don't know the difference between an instrument panel and a dashboard.

 

[Neo777]

You say "regular duty" suspension. Someone else used the term "heavy duty" suspension.

What is the difference between "regular" and "heavy" duty? I understand there are different shock absorber parts (Bilstein postion-sensisitive) and height differences. But the use of the two words in contrast implies the "heavy duty" suspension is comprised of stronger parts. Is there a difference in the strength of the components?

Well, I think you can carry more with a Heavy Duty suspension. I think it might drive firmer? Not sure about that one...

 

[Blue Bronco]

Last vehicle I had like this was a Jeep Wrangler YJ that had manual roll-up windows and no AC! I'll be perfectly content with the Black Diamond and standard package.

Don't plan on doing much hardcore off-roading, so I don't need or even really want the Badlands suspension, gearing, front locker, etc.

I would like the Badlands stock wheels though, but I could always buy those or something similar later.

Or, I may just live with the steelies. I think steelies are kind of cool and they may reduce the chances of being replaced by bricks if I park in a sketchy area.

 

[Mainerunr]

The differences between a BD-Squatch and a BL-Squatch are fewer....and the price difference is smaller...

 

[da_jokker]

I just did a thread on Sas to Sas identically equipped I found BD SAVES YOU $3000 over BL. What you loose is sway bay disconnect and led lighting.

I think you loose more than that. Take a look at Fords Online Compare and you'll see other subtle differences as well.

Is 3k worth not getting what many consider the top and most capable trim, for one of the lower trims ( <obx)

 

[Neversatisfied]

What are the differences between the bd and BL interior with both being ordered with the mid package besides the blue or orange piping?
what is the high level insturm panel?

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