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Old 08-27-2009, 04:41 AM   #81
macknos94
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i wish i still had my running boards on its such a pain to get in and out. but for the rear doors i got a rope ladder from home depot and cut it so when someone opens my rear doors the rope ladder hangs down lol just a little joke between me and my buddy that is 5'5.

man whose exs look awesome and clean. i wish we weren't all spread out lol we need to get a big meet together when i get home lol
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Old 08-27-2009, 05:09 AM   #82
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Out on the 4x4 beach in NC:



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Old 08-27-2009, 07:28 PM   #83
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Thepotroast- Your ride looks REALLY good. Clean and simple!!!




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Old 08-27-2009, 08:56 PM   #84
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Totally agree, nice ride potroast!
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Old 09-25-2009, 09:54 AM   #85
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hey 86explorer86 where can i get some fenders like those i like the flared out look but cant find then for my o2 xls. Any helps appreciated from anyone.
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Old 09-25-2009, 08:27 PM   #86
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potroast...

looks good buddy !!

just IMO your X with a full brush gaurd = BAD AZZ !!!!!




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Old 09-27-2009, 09:46 PM   #87
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finally decided to post a pic of my ex as it currently sits...not really a good pic since it was a little dark outside....
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Old 09-27-2009, 09:50 PM   #88
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nice!! that looks pretty awesome. are those 17s or 18s?




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Old 09-27-2009, 10:05 PM   #89
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17s i was trying to sell them and didnt so i just threw them back on
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Old 09-27-2009, 10:15 PM   #90
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sweet. like the tint and shaved roof racks too!




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Old 09-27-2009, 10:48 PM   #91
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i tinted everything...windshield 35% front windows 15% and the rest of them are double 15% so theyre darker than limo
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Old 10-13-2009, 02:38 PM   #92
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thought id throw up some new pics of the EX with rims-





0 offset has them stickin out about 1.5"





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Old 10-13-2009, 07:30 PM   #93
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Miller- Looking good!!! What are the wheel/tire specs and lift specs?




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Old 10-13-2009, 11:11 PM   #94
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Thanks Limited, its a 3" body lift

wheels are 16x8 Vision 375 Warriors with 0 offset

tires are 265/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs




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Old 10-15-2009, 02:09 AM   #95
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My 03







-2 12" Memphis Subwoofers
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Old 10-16-2009, 08:54 PM   #96
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my '04 down at Silver Creek outside Richmond, KY



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Old 10-22-2009, 08:30 AM   #97
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This is my X her first month and yes she needs a wash.
2005 Xlt loaded 4.0 stock.


RB lift Body lift tow hooks d-ring in back.New rim American racing and Mickey Thompson atz 285-75-16 tires.

next to stock X lmao.

A little mud that is all i can find 2 min from house lol.




I would like to say thank you to Ben AKA Roadbully for all is help!




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Old 10-22-2009, 09:27 AM   #98
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i love the look of out trucks from the rear after they are lifted. the irs looks soo good with the arms angled down. bigone your ex looks awesome the wheels really work for it
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Old 10-22-2009, 12:57 PM   #99
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Quote:
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thought id throw up some new pics of the EX with rims-

Looks bad ass. What kind of mileage do you get now?
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Old 10-22-2009, 04:57 PM   #100
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i can still average about 18-19 hwy but around town i'll get about 14mpg.




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