Welcome!

I think what you are doing is great! I also believe the your X will do very well offroad. Very interested to hear about your progress.

BTW-I will never understand why anyone takes the time tell an OP he shouldn't do what OP has already done or decided to do. OP didn't ask if he was making a mistake or invite condescending BS. It gives the impression to a new member that we are a bunch of a**holes and most of us aren't. Brptrailrider is enthusiastic and excited about his project (as I would be) and came here to share that with us. We should appreciate his willingness--- so---If you can't make a positive contribution go back to beating your dog.

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