Raw Deal and Predator 1/21/05 ~ Large pics

[Wind_Danzer]

So after the clean up was postponed, I came across a trip that Rick Beer put up (Raw Deal). Since I've never wheeled with Rick or any of his son's before, I thought this would be a fun way to spend some of the day.

We met at the airdown spot around noon and they broke out the toys:

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That little thing can climb and flex with the best of them.
after everyone was aired down, we hit Raw Deal. We took a way in that I had never done before with a few ledges so that was a pleasant suprise.

Here's my favorite little Rubi on one of them:

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Here's Rick flexing out on a ledge where the cracks begin:

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Kevin and his Yota caught up with us here after running it backwards to catch up with us. Here's a shot of most of the group working their way through:

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Here's a new guy to the club, Tony working it up a crack with CJ helping a little:

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Here's the Rubi getting some air:

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Kevin on airhole (or waterhole if it's full of water) :

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Kevin getting a little air:

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Rick getting all flexy again:

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CJ trying to get air while his lady friend was freaking out in the back seat:

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More to come, got lots of good pics today!!

[Wind_Danzer]

Here's CJ and Kevin going up the right side of the last little obstical on Raw Deal. I was able to get through too:

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So after we finish Raw Deal, Kevin and I decided to say our goodbyes and well wishes to CJ (Happy B-Day again!!) and head to Predator. To all the naysayers out there saying I'd get in over my head... fooie to you, lockers... who needs em'!! hehehehehe. I never needed a strap, and I believe I took only one bypass (if you want to call it that) to an obstical. This trail is a blast and I have to thank Kevin for his good spotting and Lindsey for her awesome pics, she's got a good eye!!!

Here's Kevin working his way through, lining himself up for a waterfall:

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Flexing it out:

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Working the way through the little chute:

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This line seems to be the only way out really. I guess you could try to go up more on the right side but it seems you'd end up on your side or have a lot of body damage dragging yourself through there:

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Flexy Yota man. His toy rocks:

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Here's me finishing the chute getting some air:

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Going up the rock face:

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Bad Arse flex:

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A few more left!!!!

[Wind_Danzer]

Kevin had more damage then me today, he felt like rearrainging the body paneling and door even:

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As he came down... opps:

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After this, then we got really brave:

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;) ;) ;)

Here's my favorite pic of the day. It's not a flower or pretty cloud or what not but it stood out to me as I was going through the album from todays events. Yes, it is of me but I like how it came out. It is right after doing Airhole and how I parked it:

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Overall it was a great day with some awesome people. Hopefully no one scared Tony enough not to come back. :D

[Griswold]

tiny pics blows. Where are the pics?

[Wind_Danzer]

They aren't showing up?

[Griswold]

You didn't even get the courtesy of a red x, just empty space between descriptions.

[Wind_Danzer]

Still doing it? I've cleared out everything and it seems fine.

[Griswold]

I see them now.

[Special K]

This pics turned out great for me. Looks like a blast. I'll have to add this trip to my to-do list.

[RickBeer]

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[Wind_Danzer]

Nice pics Rick!!!! Thanks for a good time!!

How was the river, any mud?

[k7mto]

Great pics, Jamie, but damn, do you drive your junk on the road with that gnarly tie rod? That's scary looking! If I were you that'd be my very next upgrade :)

[Wind_Danzer]

Ok, for the last time peoples!!!!!!!

It's a ZJ Tie Rod

:D :D :D

They look like that, check out Stu's site for the write up on it. ;)

I've had it now for 4+ years and it's done nothing but kick butt.

But I have aquired a alumiflex tie rod that I will be putting on the Jeep at some point and the ZJ one will become my spare.

[RickBeer]

Nice pics Rick!!!! Thanks for a good time!!

How was the river, any mud?
CJ did to play in the mud He did manage to get stuck & had to winch him out
gave some ATVer's a show on how to retrive a buried Jeep in the river
On another note a young kid was Air vaced out came around a bend & hit a full size blazer almost head on from what I hear he will be ok
Daisy Mountain rescue had to be towed out.... seems the tranny on the Ambulance could not handle the terrain

[Wind_Danzer]

Yea, we came across those Daisy Mt guys and they told us the same thing. Said the kid will "probably" live.

Glad he found some mud. :D Did you end your day on that note?

[Blkruby]

Great Pics.
Rick I wish you had E-mailed me.:(

[RickBeer]

Great Pics.
Rick I wish you had E-mailed me.:(
Sorry Cliff
I posted it lasted Wensday on the old site
I have been asked on a daily basis for the last 2 weeks when is the next Cracks run
CJ wanted to camp out last week but I had to put my foot down & say it is to FREAKIN cold

[Sedona Jeep School]

Great pics, Jamie and Rick! Looked like an awesome run. Glad to see some of us are actually out Jeeping! ;) :D

[Triple-XJ]

Ok, for the last time peoples!!!!!!!

It's a ZJ Tie Rod

:D :D :D

They look like that, check out Stu's site for the write up on it. ;)

I've had it now for 4+ years and it's done nothing but kick butt.

But I have aquired a alumiflex tie rod that I will be putting on the Jeep at some point and the ZJ one will become my spare.

Hey Jamie, Your Tie Rod looks bent. ROTFLMAO :D

When I had the ZJ v-8 tie rod on my XJ, I got the same thing every time. :rolleyes:

The last time someone told me that my tie rod was bent,
IT WAS BENT :eek: :D
And they dont bend back. I tried.


Nice pics as always,
looks like you and your Jeep are working well together ;)

[Wind_Danzer]

Yea... at least until today the Jeep and I have been working well together.

Tacoed the drag link on Raw Dealof all places. LOL All will be better tomorrow. :)

[T.C.'S TOY]

Nice pic's,from what i hear the forest and deserts will be shut down march 1st if we don't get any moisture.....so that means the only run will be .....THE CRACKS....THOM (T.C.'S TOY):rolleyes:

[Triple-XJ]

Nice pic's,from what i hear the forest and deserts will be shut down march 1st if we don't get any moisture.....so that means the only run will be .....THE CRACKS....THOM (T.C.'S TOY):rolleyes:


You push MORE CRACK than my west side neighbors :eek: :D