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Old May 7, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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Ratt X Update

Thanx to Scott's gentle persuasan....... I took some pics of the not-quite-complete Ratt X.

Missing from picture is the lift, fender flares and the new 35" MT's (and a good wash)





 
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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Why running boards and a step bar? Are you really that short?
 
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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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I'm a little behind. Whats the point in this?
 
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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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I dig the bumper.
 
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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by da X-man
I'm a little behind. Whats the point in this?
Here's the original thread where he explains everything.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by gr8scott72
Why running boards and a step bar? Are you really that short?
My wife has a disability and has a hard time getting up in the truck. Once the lift and bigger tires are on it will be essential that the step is there for her. They do fold up underneath the truck when the truck is off road though so ground clearance is not affected.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by da X-man
I'm a little behind. Whats the point in this?
Didn't know there had to be a definite point to posting up picks of your X....

Actually, I was responding to Scott4444 asking about updates and pics in another thread.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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Truck looks good in a Rat-X sort of way. (love rat bikes too)

Bumper is beefy and looks good with the "paint" scheme.

Certainly don't need a point to post pics of your ride. Keep on, keeping on.

Once the lift and bigger tires are on it
I thought you were having problems with the lift due to Canadian restrictions. Did you get that sorted out?

Looks sweet.

Take care.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by CanadianSmokie
Didn't know there had to be a definite point to posting up picks of your X....

Actually, I was responding to Scott4444 asking about updates and pics in another thread.
There never has to be a definite point. I just wanted to know why you were doing this to your truck. I missed the original thread. I think its awesome.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by da X-man
I'm a little behind. Whats the point in this?
The point is that this is an Ex forum and we share what we got.



Looks great, love the liner/paint job! We can tell you have put MANY hours into your Ex. Can't wait to see the pics when the lift and tires get on. Keep us posted and thanks for the update.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Thanks A. Ortiz for understanding where I'm coming from.
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ncheavymetal
I thought you were having problems with the lift due to Canadian restrictions. Did you get that sorted out?
The pressure we have been exerting on the gov has caused them to back down and delay implementing the regulation until next year while they do a thorough review.

I'm not taking any chances though, so I'm using Ford parts to do my lift and not aftermarket. The regulation bans non OEM suspension parts....




Nick, sorry for misunderstanding your question... I have a cottage up in the mountains here and the road is getting worse and worse each year. This was undertaken to ensure we are able to get up to the camp.....
It was either spend thousands of $ on fixing the road which isn't mine, or investing in the X to make her capable of git'n 'er done
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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Its all good.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Well, finally got the W codes installed so I could install my 35's. Just a slight bit of rub which I fixed with a heatgun.







 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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I love it. Down here we call that "murdered out." Referring to all black vehicle.

It would be cool to see with smoked out/black lights...
 
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