are there any black diamond stock owners out there?

[Pokey_Cacti]

We got a 2024 2-dr BD, very happy keeping up with all the '35's w/lift/SAS rigs going offroad to date. Yes, technically they're more capable, but I agree that the best "option" is a good spotter! We'll be going to Elephant Hill in UT where the confluence of the Green & CO rivers are next weekend; we have no reservations to take that on as we are at this time.

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[grayshadow]

Yes, I ordered a 2021 Black Diamond with a manual transmission and upgraded the transfer case from Ford. I do not think that’s an option now.

 

[totaljustice]

I work for one of the largest engineering firms in the world and the point isnt anything other than I deal with alot of people. I get asked about my bronco a good bit and the younger engineers that work for me ask if theres a bronco thats more reasonably priced than mine is/was.

I respond that I think the best bang for the buck is a black diamond. You get skid plates, rear locker, better tires, the advanced traction stuff and realistically it'll do more than a vast majority of owners will do. If I were younger with less cash and looking into the most offroad for around 45k (with a deal) Id just go the black diamond route and if I were ordering? Id keep the manual.

Front locker in my opinion is alot less needed than the rear one and yes, I would move up to 33's at some point with better suspension. THeres Stock badlands billstiens all over for 300 to 400 you could easily upgrade to and as well, usually stock badlands 33's for sale for 1200-1500. all things you could get later. And,,,,, theres manual swaybar disconnects that frankly are easier to replace of they break than this automatic one. I still cringe thinking about the day it breaks,,,,, anyway, I think this is an undervalued trim that should get more love. Heck of a value for what you get.

When I was on the hunt for mine in '24, I wasn't able to get what I wanted and ended up having to select from dealer stock and it was the best stroke of fate ever. I love this truck so much that I started ignoring my Mustang to the point of selling the car. This truck checks all the right boxes, never fails to draw attention and is as capable as you could ever hope for.

 

[615_Bronco]

I got a black diamond 2 door with Sasquatch package which seems to be a unicorn cause I have yet to see another black diamond 2 door Sasquatch near me

I seen one in Cleveland OH two days ago.
Stopped at a red light and chatted with the guy till the light turned green

 

[totaljustice]

Exactly. I can name countless trails that have gone to similar condition. An example is Poughkeepsie Gulch. The 'Falls" used to be just a fun challenge in the family 4x4 (F150, Ranger, 94 Explorer, even a fairly helpless Jeepster Commando) now you have to wait in line with a bunch of super jeeps beating the crap out of it.

Said Commando above the lake 1988ish

That's a really nice picture!!!! Where I live, we call that jacket the guy by the Bronco is wearing a Beaverbank Dinner Jacket and almost 40 years later they still dress like that and I'm one of them!!!! BAHAHAHA!!!

 

[RFB10]

I work for one of the largest engineering firms in the world and the point isnt anything other than I deal with alot of people. I get asked about my bronco a good bit and the younger engineers that work for me ask if theres a bronco thats more reasonably priced than mine is/was.

I respond that I think the best bang for the buck is a black diamond. You get skid plates, rear locker, better tires, the advanced traction stuff and realistically it'll do more than a vast majority of owners will do. If I were younger with less cash and looking into the most offroad for around 45k (with a deal) Id just go

I spent about 6-8mo prior to ordering mine playing with build and price. I knew my budget and what features I wanted and prioritized them. The BD ended up being the best value for what I wanted. I loved the washout interior and mgv seats cause I tend to get caught in the rain often. Overall it had everything I needed and no extra shit I didnt care for.

the black diamond route and if I were ordering? Id keep the manual.

Front locker in my opinion is alot less needed than the rear one and yes, I would move up to 33's at some point with better suspension. THeres Stock badlands billstiens all over for 300 to 400 you could easily upgrade to and as well, usually stock badlands 33's for sale for 1200-1500. all things you could get later. And,,,,, theres manual swaybar disconnects that frankly are easier to replace of they break than this automatic one. I still cringe thinking about the day it breaks,,,,, anyway, I think this is an undervalued trim that should get more love. Heck of a value for what you get.

 

[Jason519]

I agree my black diamond is plenty for me and easy cleaning love it 96k miles in it so far

 

[ejpaul1]

I agree my black diamond is plenty for me and easy cleaning love it 96k miles in it so far

dude! 96K miles?! thats amazing!

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