First time offroad for me and the '03 (pics and vids)

[Aero540T]

Last weekend me and a couple friends went to Grayling, Michigan to do some offroading through their trails. It was a great time, there's a military base there called Camp Grayling, and a state refuge too. There was some really fun stuff, some tall sandy hills, a lot of mud, and deep puddles to go through.
Our group consisted of my '03 XLT with Yokohama Geolandars 265/70/17's
My friend's Blazer ZR2
and my other friend's Excursion Limited with 33" BFG M/T's and dual exhaust (sweet truck).

I'm too tired to write it all down tonight but here's my photobucket album with pics and some youtube vids of the trip. I'd be happy to answer questions later, but suffice it to say, the Ex did pretty damn good in some heavy off-roading (heavy to me since it was my first time).

OH...and I hit a fricken deer on saturday...there's a pic of the damage in the album with me in front of the bumper. It doesn't look bad but apparently it was bad enough for 1700 dollars worth of damage...good thing insurance covers it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr14BSZqY_M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alJF-Fgkyhg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHZkiEui-c8

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v235/Aero540T/Off-roading/

I removed the running boards and it definitely looks taller, anyways I like the look, what about you guys?

 

[FROADER]

It's asking to log in for the photos.

 

[Aero540T]

It's asking to log in for the photos.

damn, I'll see what I can do

edit: should work now I hope

 

[KillaExpo]

nicee man!! now shes needs a good wash! i bet =)

 

[unclemeat]

I like the water crossing.

 

[Aero540T]

I like the water crossing.

yeahhhh it scared the **** out of me haha. My friend with the blazer went through it first and I thought it wasn't that bad, but it turns out it was haha

 

[Aero540T]

I got one more vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEzE3DxfOvY

the bottom of the hill was fun

 

[Aero540T]

For those that are curious, I didn't notice any rubbing in the front with these but the rears did rub a bit under some heavy bumps and jolts

 

[bigapple]

looks like a good time haha... that water would have scared my ass too man... crazy ****... i love the deer fur in the headlamp haha... u can get cheaper replacement parts off ebay btw... i completely replaced my front bumper and bought all the pieces from ebay for much cheaper.. and the parts were new

 

[05XLT]

What do you plan on doing with the running boards. I'm looking for a set for my X. If your willing to sell, let me know!

 

[Aero540T]

What do you plan on doing with the running boards. I'm looking for a set for my X. If your willing to sell, let me know!

I plan on keeping them in case the day comes I sell the truck and whoever wants it wants the running boards (increase the value). Sorry wish I could help ya out

 

[bigapple]

What do you plan on doing with the running boards. I'm looking for a set for my X. If your willing to sell, let me know!

i have some of the OEM tubular step bars if ur interested