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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 03:29 AM
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Does anyone have a jacked up XB? Like an off road look? Just wondering, thought it might be cool.
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 03:59 AM
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although the thought of it is amusing, i just don't think it is realistic. have seen a few pictures but nothing appears "off road" worthy in the slightest.
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:03 AM
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just did a google search




drum kit in the back lol
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by n7
just did a google search


drum kit in the back lol
That paint job sucks. And it just looks awkward. I thought it might look cool. Guess not.
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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There have been a few done up as Rally cars with slight lift and big ole spots in the grill. It'd do gravel roads fine but 4X4 offroad action... NO!
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Here's the one done up by pioneer. Kinda lame if you ask me.

Old Feb 19, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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All of the "lifted" xB's were non-functional. They couldn't actually go off road
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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That kit probably weighs more than our car !
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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I'd like to see a full set of brush guards made available.
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Big_Bird
All of the "lifted" xB's were non-functional. They couldn't actually go off road
The ones that simply mounted an xB body on an already functional chassis/ drivetrain (like Jeep Wrangler or Bronco II) could prolly do ok off road but who knows if they actually ever used it for that???
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by n7
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drum kit in the back lol
I forget who the drummer was that put this together, but it was a working elevated xB. I dont think it was a 4x4. The paint was all done in a house interior latex i believe.

The Pioneer was just a shell i believe. That xB was set up for sound competition and had no drive train.
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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TOPIC: OFF-ROADING IN AN xB

STATUS: DISCOURAGED



You're welcome to try it yourself, of course...

But you might want to just trust me on this one.

AND YES, I HAD A PERFECTLY RATIONAL EXPLANATION.
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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I would totally drive an off road lifted xB! just as long as I had my box as well. What's wrong with having both... I mean I love my box, but there are times when I;m like... crap, when I had my truck I used to be able to go off road. Lol my xB is strictly pavement. It would just hit on everything.
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