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Dealer event a Ted Bitt Ford in Chantilly VA.
I loved every bit of it. For a long time (or what felt like a long time) I went back and forth between a Black Diamond with Squatch/Mid and Badlands with 33s/High (due to budget mostly). They had both there and my decision to go with the BL was confirmed. The 12" screen (with 360) IMO is greater the Squatch if you have to choose. Reasons being utility and height. I don't need 35" tires on the East Coast and without a step it was a strong step up to get into (wife and kids would struggle more). The 33s still felt huge and the 12" screen looked beautiful. The soft top looks like a pain in the ass though.
2 items of note/debate. You will notice that the 33" came with the upgraded beadlock rims but had the AT KO2s on them. I asked the event guy and he said that the KO2s were the tire that came with both and you were only upgrading to get the beadlock. This goes against what is published and is still preproduction but thought it was interesting and may cause a firestorm.
Next, the BL had a cargo mat in the trunk. The guy said it was an option but I can't remember seeing it. Either way, the cargo mat blocks the tie down straps so if you want to store the doors it is not going to be easy to reach those hooks under the mat. The trunk was still durable even without the mat so you may want to consider that if you opted for that upgrade. IMO it would be one or the other and the mat isn't worth it unless you have like dog crates or are using it to move bricks.
Overall, incredible vehicle and I am really excited to get it.
I loved every bit of it. For a long time (or what felt like a long time) I went back and forth between a Black Diamond with Squatch/Mid and Badlands with 33s/High (due to budget mostly). They had both there and my decision to go with the BL was confirmed. The 12" screen (with 360) IMO is greater the Squatch if you have to choose. Reasons being utility and height. I don't need 35" tires on the East Coast and without a step it was a strong step up to get into (wife and kids would struggle more). The 33s still felt huge and the 12" screen looked beautiful. The soft top looks like a pain in the ass though.
2 items of note/debate. You will notice that the 33" came with the upgraded beadlock rims but had the AT KO2s on them. I asked the event guy and he said that the KO2s were the tire that came with both and you were only upgrading to get the beadlock. This goes against what is published and is still preproduction but thought it was interesting and may cause a firestorm.
Next, the BL had a cargo mat in the trunk. The guy said it was an option but I can't remember seeing it. Either way, the cargo mat blocks the tie down straps so if you want to store the doors it is not going to be easy to reach those hooks under the mat. The trunk was still durable even without the mat so you may want to consider that if you opted for that upgrade. IMO it would be one or the other and the mat isn't worth it unless you have like dog crates or are using it to move bricks.
Overall, incredible vehicle and I am really excited to get it.
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