The Aftermath

[The Car Stereo Company]

ruh roh....... dont worry. i hvae been stuck in the sand multiple times. the first 98k miles i had my truck, my 4wd broke every time i tried to use it. didnt stop me from playing in the sand. got stuck so many times. but maybe you should go into the back yard with a friend with another truck, you know, just in case you get stuck. looks like a long haul to get home. dont want you withering away while waiting for some support.

oh, and my glass house shattered long ago. haha.

 

[GCATX]

My last Ram would get stuck on the slightest muddy incline in 4wd, until you turned off the traction control. I don't know if the traction control was too sensitive on that particular truck, or if that was the norm. First time, I dicked around for about 10 minutes rocking, etc. Then I pushed the magic button and rolled right out of the little ditch. lol

 

[Muchmore]

Well, congrats on being one of the few to actually tell about the stuff we ALL do! Man I have run out of space in the garage but I would love to have an SXS. I have access to lots of riding areas and sand not too far away but no room to keep one that's convenient.

 

[MDJAK]

Appreciate all the support, men. Just took it out of trailer. Can’t seem to remember you have to buckle seatbelt or it doesn’t go over 15 mph. Few more pics.

 

[mezger]

You're going to like the X3. I took 72" '19 XRS turbo R out to Rally Ready (a local off road track) yesterday; since I've gotten it, the raptor has turned into a national parks primitive roads exploration vehicle and the X3 is the closed course rip vehicle. The rap has a permanent place in my fleet (excellent for my various outdoors hobbies), but X3 is a totally different level when it comes to high speed offroading, as it should be given it's a purpose built vehicle. >TRX power to weight ratio, except with the suspension and drivetrain to match.

@those considering getting one: the X3 is basically the result of me loving the raptor, immediately calculating the cost of turning it into a proper pre-runner, and then renting an XRS turbo R in moab after doing the raptor asault.

also saw a guy in a gen2 SCAB out doing proper raptor things.

@smurfslayer have you made it out to Rally Ready yet?

 

[MDJAK]

Btw, they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Can’t recall but it was either @NASSTY or @Oldfart who gave me this idea.

 

[HOLLYWOOD 1]

I've been called worse than an idiot, LOL! Congrats on the X3! I own 2 X3 XRS's, a 17 and 19. Let me be the first to tell you to set up your suspension. You can do a couple of different things, look up the Fox tune, or go big with a shock tuner. Right now you're looking parallel to the ground. Even on the DS, you should be about 16" or so ground clearance.

Couple of other hints / tips, all X3s are know for suspect / weak front ends. Needed items are front end gusset kit, shock brace, and lower a arms. Best place for OEM parts is Rocky Mountain ATV. Make sure you have the clutch spreader tool in your glove box, if not contact the dealer. Buy a couple of 652 belts from RM, and learn how to change them in your garage, so you don't run into issues when riding. Blow a belt, and you don't have a spare, you'll be stranded.

 

[isis]

Appreciate all the support, men. Just took it out of trailer. Can’t seem to remember you have to buckle seatbelt or it doesn’t go over 15 mph. Few more pics.


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What is the thing with small tires parked in front of it?

 

[Oldfart]

Btw, they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Can’t recall but it was either @NASSTY or @Oldfart who gave me this idea.

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Nice! That was me, I get compliments on that all the time.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

What is the thing with small tires parked in front of it?

its a leaf blower holder of course. jeez.