BadgerJL
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- First Name
- Shawn
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- Jun 29, 2021
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- Location
- Southeastern PA
- Vehicle(s)
- 2020 JL Unlimited Rubicon Diesel
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Now that I'm finished with the planned phase of the build, it's time to put together the build thread for the Badger.
I'll be talking about individual parts in follow-up posts, so I'll just go over the base model details here.
Model: 2020 JLU Rubicon Diesel Color: Bright White
Options:
It's got an automatic transmission, but at the risk of upsetting the standard-transmission purists (used to be one!), I'm really looking forward to more trail rides with the kind of control the auto transmission gets you. One of the most difficult things on rides with my last Jeep (a manual) was controlling speed coming off a ledge or rock. If you're just a bit short of the top, it's tough to feather the throttle without burning out the clutch *just* enough to crest the top and then get on the brake quickly enough to avoid slamming back down. The main advantage I found with the manual transmission was the ability to pick my gear and the auto transmission in the JLs lets you do that too. I'll report back when I've had the chance to really put this thing through its paces, though.
I'll be talking about individual parts in follow-up posts, so I'll just go over the base model details here.
Model: 2020 JLU Rubicon Diesel Color: Bright White
Options:
- Cold Weather Group
- LED Lighting Group
- 8.4" Radio and Premium Audio Group
- Safety Group
- Black hard top
It's got an automatic transmission, but at the risk of upsetting the standard-transmission purists (used to be one!), I'm really looking forward to more trail rides with the kind of control the auto transmission gets you. One of the most difficult things on rides with my last Jeep (a manual) was controlling speed coming off a ledge or rock. If you're just a bit short of the top, it's tough to feather the throttle without burning out the clutch *just* enough to crest the top and then get on the brake quickly enough to avoid slamming back down. The main advantage I found with the manual transmission was the ability to pick my gear and the auto transmission in the JLs lets you do that too. I'll report back when I've had the chance to really put this thing through its paces, though.
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