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Ah ok I thought you were soft top. Congrats!

To confirm, is yours a soft top? I think we've confirmed that is making a big difference on the chances of getting scheduled, even if you're a relatively late reservation.

I agree with Dave's statement this morning. Don't have jeep at the moment but I've wheeled jeeps for 20+ years in Moab, Colorado, Arkansas, N. Carolina (incl Uwharrie) and a SBD is pretty critical for challenging terrain. Granted most of my wheeling was more hard core, and a SBD may indeed...

Switched from A51 to Rapid Red weeks ago. Wife liked A51 but it's my vehicle and I couldn't quite do A51 in the end.

2.7 for me as I’m power hungry (even the 5.0 in my S550 mustang needed a supercharger to satisfy). And I got build date and VIN with 7/31 reservation, as do some others, so it doesn’t seem like the 2.7 is that bad a constraint.

Totally understand. In my case I was on fence in Feb but went with hardtop. But a few weeks ago I made switch to soft top and then several days later got VIN (7/31 reservation). But if your set on hardtop then I agree it’s probably best to hold firm as there are no guarantees.

Not decided but a few ideas for my Badlands: Bad Horse Breaking Bad R&R (e.g., short for Rapid Red, Rest&Relaxation, and Rock&Roll)

Those donuts have a big hole that need to be filled :)

Got my "scheduled for production" email at 9 AM. 4-Door Badlands, 2.7 mid package, soft top, no SAS. My reservation is from July 31 but had reasonably good position at my dealer who had over 100 allocated.

Just received the satin black Icon wheels yesterday (17x8.5”; +25mm offset) and will have Toyo Open County AT3’s soon, which are 33.9” x 12”.

Rapid Red 4-Door, 2.7L mid package, no SAS (not a fan of SAS wheels/tires and got my own wheels and 34” tires (LT305/70)

Good point that maybe there were no swaybar on many trucks in the old days. My primary experience has been heavy rock crawling in newer Jeeps (95/97/98) ... e.g., Moab Rim and Pritchett Canyon (Moab), Holy Cross and Iron Chest (Colorado), Poteau Mountain (Oklahoma), Tellico (NC) to name a few...

I've been an off-roader in various Jeeps for 20 years ... from moderate to extreme in several states, including Moab, Colorado, etc. The first and most basic mod for off-roading Jeeps is front swaybar disconnect. IMO it's important if you will off-road of any significant level. But maybe not...

I ordered SAS flares 6 weeks ago from Tasca (lowest price) but they came back to me that they could not get them (weird since my order went through!). So I ordered from my local dealer 2 weeks and and just told me they'd be here by mid- to late-June.

Good pic, thanks! That's almost my build.

I'm going with Icon Thrust (satin black) in 17x8.5". Was considering Black Rhinos but they don't have in +25mm or +30mm offset. I'm also getting the SAS fender flares.

Have most parts already: #1 = Replace crash bars with ReadyLIFT "high-clearance anti-intrusion beams". #2 = Install my larger wheels/tires. #3 = SAS fender flares. #4 = Oil catch can. #5 = Level front (probably just 1/2" but only if needed).

Thanks for posting. Really appreciate the feedback on real life encounters. Regarding tires, I could not decide on 33" vs 35" so I've got 34" (305/70) and black +25mm offset wheels on order since I don't like the squatch wheels much :)

Thanks for posting. Good to see more pics and details on 2 door. Glad I'm going with more doors and more cargo room :)

The Ford Performance "build" has 295/70R17 tires (33.3") according to Bronco Nation video from Moab a month ago. The flares are made by Air Design and are in Bronco accessory catalog online. Thanks for the post and pics as I have a Rapid Red Badlands on order!