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Old 07-14-2014, 10:09 PM
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A benefit would be the ability to carry heavier loads on the roof. Would look better if some of the tubing were larger diameter (the vertical ones).
Agree on the larger tube, right now its kinda ugly..
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 10:18 PM
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What would be the benefit of the exoskeleton? I need a convincing reason to tell the wife.
Well if you worked at the airport terminal and kept running into errant tugs and luggage carts...
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 10:40 PM
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Well if you worked at the airport terminal and kept running into errant tugs and luggage carts...
The only thing that could make that thing uglier would be if it was a Chevy..
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 10:46 PM
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The only thing that could make that thing uglier would be if it was a Chevy..

Yeah, but Chris since it a Ford, I kinda dig it.

8 lugs and all.
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 11:13 PM
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I love that bumper. The exoskeleton needs some tweaking, but I'd rock it

Also love the color of the Line-X
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 01:35 AM
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Carbon- Ex looks good with out the boards. Some Power boards sure would be nice on there.


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So the folks who made my AWESOME bumper have been playing with another Excursion...

Not sure what I think of the exoskeleton.

I like it. Especially the 04 harley grille. Exocages would help when the neon rear ends. (too soon?) . Other wise more room inside and protects the body when offroading.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 02:51 AM
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I remember this guy had a thread on here somewhere either way check out the article.

Ford Excursion-based 'Rockzilla' for sale | Fox News

Edit: Found the thread.
238mph
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 05:37 AM
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Looks good without the running boards. What are the new style ones?
I have 2012 versions installed now. I'll get the pics up at lunch time.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Bently_Coop
Carbon- Ex looks good with out the boards. Some Power boards sure would be nice on there.




I like it. Especially the 04 harley grille. Exocages would help when the neon rear ends. (too soon?) . Other wise more room inside and protects the body when offroading.
2012 boards on it now. Couldnt get in and out very easy without them. Also found out my rockers are not in the greatest shape. May have to fix them this winter.

I like the EX-o-cage! Agree they need to use larger dia tube but its a good start. I can see many uses during a zombie apocalypse vehicle build. It can be used as a mounting frame for armor cladding or a path for roaming chain saws.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 06:03 AM
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What would be the benefit of the exoskeleton? I need a convincing reason to tell the wife.
Added safety in case of a rollover.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 09:46 AM
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So here it is with the 2012 steps.....

I noticed that these did not have anything on the B side. My 2011 step bars had an aluminum extrusion pressed or attached to the B side. Cost save I guess. I also checked a 2015 M plate SD in the parking lot, same as mine, hollow under. Oh well.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 10:15 AM
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So here it is with the 2012 steps.....

I noticed that these did not have anything on the B side. My 2011 step bars had an aluminum extrusion pressed or attached to the B side. Cost save I guess. I also checked a 2015 M plate SD in the parking lot, same as mine, hollow under. Oh well.
Look great! Congrats.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by carbon coupe
I like the EX-o-cage! Agree they need to use larger dia tube but its a good start. I can see many uses during a zombie apocalypse vehicle build. It can be used as a mounting frame for armor cladding or a path for roaming chain saws.
I believe that they are building the Ex as a Zombie apocalypse concept, as a way of showing what their shop can do.

As for their bumper, it is a version of what I have on mine I just wish I could have afforded the square LED light option, however, my round ones work very well!
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 11:54 AM
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Uh oh, UPS sent me confirmation that some boxes, the special ones with the yellow tape, were delivered to my house today. Must resist leaving work......upgrades waiting.....must resist......uuggghhhh
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 12:25 PM
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Uh oh, UPS sent me confirmation that some boxes, the special ones with the yellow tape, were delivered to my house today. Must resist leaving work......upgrades waiting.....must resist......uuggghhhh
What on God's green earth did you order?
 
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