03-06-2014, 09:31 PM
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Look at this aero truck...
Take a look at this daily driver...
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03-06-2014, 09:43 PM
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...beats walking...
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...obviously, drives through some VERY rough neighborhoods...sorta like Mad Max.
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03-06-2014, 09:55 PM
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Its easier and faster to just slap the roll cage on the outside of the vehicle, but some get their pantys in a wad when you mention it to them.  |
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03-06-2014, 10:06 PM
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Mebbe those are the attach points for the aero panels? It's just a "work in progress" ? 
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03-06-2014, 10:22 PM
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A good candidate for some A-B coast-down testing.
If he slides downhill into a tree/phone pole, the rear fender is way better protected than the door. |
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03-06-2014, 10:37 PM
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he's the "coolest" one around though!
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03-06-2014, 11:35 PM
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On a serious note, I respect the parking job. Often the people who build/buy ridiculously large and/or gaudy vehicles like to to take 2-4 parking spaces.
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03-06-2014, 11:49 PM
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looks like a pretty capable trail rig. The ranger is lighter than a full size, not a ridiculous amount of lift. He/she obviously expects to use the thing and stay safe. Nice rig.
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03-07-2014, 12:20 AM
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A strange but extreme form of off-roading called rock crawling, requires steel exo-cages to protect body panels. Under-body armor to protect from extreme entrance and egress angles and high-centering from obstacles. High torque, huge gear reduction, slow speed, well placed tires and sometimes outside coaching are required to manage tight and convoluted trails. Think Moab!
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03-07-2014, 08:47 AM
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I love off roading, don't get me wrong. I just thought it was funny that I just got done with a grill block to save 1 mpg and then I see this truck!
My cousin builds these...he owns LII in south Jersey. https://liquidironindustries.com/Liq...r-Chassis.html
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