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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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I have been lurking on this site for quite some time and decided o join. I have a 2005 BCP Xb which I purchased new. I have only 22,000 miles on it and it is pretty much in mint condition (always garaged). It has the dealer installed Katskin leather interior. The color combination kind of reminds you of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Over the last couple of years I have accumulated almost every factory option/accessory available for the Xb. Obviously, I am going to keep it completely stock (no after market accessories). The only things I need to intall to make it complete are the TRD spring and shocks which I have recently purchased. Everything i have bought for it has been through Ebay. Well, there you go. I know its not to exciting to all of those who are into after market mods, but to each their own.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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welcome aboard

if a loaded stocker suits you...great
to each their own
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Greetings & welcome to the madness..

btw.. a post without a pic ain't worth spit

Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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I'm new here also mine is a 2006 xB I've had it for 12 days. Now the spending has begun.
If I could figure out how to upload a picture I would. Help
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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[quote="valkyrie6x6"]I'm new here also mine is a 2006 xB I've had it for 12 days. Now the spending has begun.
If I could figure out how to upload a picture I would. Help[/quote

Try this.. It works for me
http://photobucket.com/

You create an account (freebie), then transfer your pic's to it, then you can copy and paste those
image (IMG CODE) urls to your post here

code will look something like this [IMG] htttp://i54.photobucket.com/Album name/xyz.jpg[IMG]
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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COOL! Another BCP Box owner!...
Supposedly we have a "rare" color among the xB colors...don't know that for sure though!

Anyways, welcome and enjoy the BEST xB forum on the Net...
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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welcome..great color
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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Thanks for all the welcomes! Now, maybe someone can help with a problem I ran into shortly after my first post. I was installing the TRD shocks and springs when somehow I tore the inboard boot to the cv axle on the right hand side. The boot needs replacing. Would it be easier and more cost effective to replace the whole axle (found them on ebay for appox. $70) or buy just the boot kit? I am a do-it-yourself kind of guy and this does not seem too difficult. If someone here has experience with this, please chime in if this is something I should leave to the pros.
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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^^^This is an easy question for me since I'm a tech. I'd replace just the cv boot alone.

Why spend $70 on an aftermarket axle shaft, when there is nothing wrong with your oem axle shaft?
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:44 AM
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Here is a test for posting a picture of my 2006 xB
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:48 AM
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Here is why the Valkyrie6x6
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:49 AM
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since I'm new, what is the toaster thing?
Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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the xb
Old Mar 13, 2009 | 02:38 AM
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welcome aboard guys
Old Mar 13, 2009 | 02:48 AM
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Thanks, love this little big box
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nice rides!!
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