Whitetanks Sat night the 1st

[Skii4x4]

I was looking to head out to the whitetanks on Sat night. I wanted to run tax collector, firebird, and ruler and if time scorpion. I would rate Ruler, the hardest of these trails, at 4.0. I am thinking of meeting at I-10 and Watson at 7 pm. Any takers>

[DesertX04]

I'm in. If you change up things, let me know before happy hour on Friday! :D

[Skii4x4]

It show be ok. I am just going to be doing some work on it that day.

[VIVIsectI]

Are people welcome to just run a portion of the run and then bail? I don't want to jump into a 4.0 that I haven't seen before but Tax Collector and Firebird are well within my realm.

[Renob]

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[Skii4x4]

Yeah you are welcome to bail whenever you want. I wont make you go into something you dont want :) just encourage

[jbjarko]

Could I run this with open diffs f/r and 33s? Or would I be gettin winched all over:D

[VIVIsectI]

You can get through the first two trails mentioned for sure. We'll talk about the 4.0 rated trails when we get there.

[jbjarko]

Sounds like a good plan. Anyone headin out from the northwest side?

[Skii4x4]

Im at 16th St and Union Hlls

[jbjarko]

Alright, Im in northwest Peoria. Maybe we can meet in a general location...and head out together, I have no idea how to get there.
josh

[DesertX04]

I'm at 35th Ave & Deer Valley.

Get to I10 and head west. I can't remember road to exit, Watson???

I'll be taking the 101 to the 10, we could meet up where-ever.

[buttman]

I may work saturday and if I'm not to tired I will go.

[JCSXJ]

I might be in........have to make sure the wife hasn't made any plans yet.

[Renob]

I may work saturday and if I'm not to tired I will go.Screw work, you can make it.

[Skii4x4]

To get there just take I-10 like you are going to LA. Then get of at Watson Rd and park in the dirt on the right. With 33's and open you can make it through tax collector and Firebird but thats it. You would have no chance on ruler or scorpion.

[DesertRat]

To confirm:
Meet at I-10 and Watson Rd at 7:00pm?

[Aaronon38s]

Gotta see if I can get the rock lights to work, but I should be able to make it.

[Skii4x4]

To confirm:
Meet at I-10 and Watson Rd at 7:00pm?


Correct :cool:

[DesertRat]

Correct :cool:

Ok, Thanks! :D

[Skii4x4]

Gotta see if I can get the rock lights to work, but I should be able to make it.

If you are in the middle of the group you dont really need rock lights, they help but the headlights from the person behind you will help.

[jbjarko]

So can I run, Tax Collector and Firebird and then ride shotgun with someone else:):)

Josh

[JCSXJ]

SKII4X4,
I'm on 33's with a locker in the front and a LS in the rear. What do you think about me running ruler and scorpion? I was the leader for the white tanks run that you were having engine problems on.

[ROCPOUNDER]

I ran ruler last sat night, and it's still pretty tore up... 33's and a locker can make it, you'll just get the frequent diff hangers for sure... and belly pan rubbage!! :-)

[ROCPOUNDER]

I'd like to make it again though, I've got the time written down... Thanx for organizing it, and putting it together.

[Skii4x4]

SKII4X4,
I'm on 33's with a locker in the front and a LS in the rear. What do you think about me running ruler and scorpion? I was the leader for the white tanks run that you were having engine problems on.


Im on 33s so I think that answers your question. I have ran it without a front locker and no lift. It just takes very careful driving and some patience.

[JCSXJ]

Cool.......I should be in, I will know for sure later tonight.

[Lifes A Jeep]

Hey guys

I'm in and I'm bringing 2 other TJs with me. I hope that is cool. We're all fairly built. 2 of us plan on running Ruler and we'll see about the third. As of right now, I'll have a seat open for anyone that wants to park and ride passenger. I've been looking forward to running the White Tanks for a long time! See everyone tonight.

John

[JCSXJ]

I'm out.....heading out to FJ tonight

[Renob]

Circumstances beyond my control, force me to pass on this run. Maybe next time.

[jbjarko]

I too am out, some stuff came up.

[Lifes A Jeep]

White Tanks are amazing! Ruler is a dream trail! Scorpion is intense!

Thanks everyone

Sorry, no one took pics. :(

[DesertRat]

I only took some pics at the start. That was some really nasty stuff out there! Great group!
Thanks everyone, and now that I know what not to do, I will have to give it a try. :D
jk
You guys sure don’t mess around on the “kiddy” trails! :eek:

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[DesertX04]

Had a great time! I think I got the majority of my body damage on Scorpion, when I fell down. :eek: :D

[Lifes A Jeep]

Okay, so I did get a few pics. The pics don't do these trails any justice.

Kevin on Tax Collector. He did an awesome job leading!
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Aaron on the beginning of Ruler. You can see the remains of the car that is at the end of Firebird.
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Aaron on Scorpion.
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Allan on Scorpion.
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[jbjarko]

Looks like you guys had fun, upset I missed it:(

[DesertX04]

Yep, good times.

I forgot to note that I bent my Currie tie rod. Not real happy with that. :mad:

[jbjarko]

Wow, you bent a currie tie rod...ouch. Sounds like I need to do a lot of moddin before I hit that trail then.

[Aaronon38s]

X2 on the tie rod, but mine was a custom one, so no manufactures to put down (looks like it happened on the 2nd pic above, and you can kinda see it on the 3rd hehe). and a small leak in the rear diff, but whatever.
Awesome trip, glad I made it and met all you guys.

[DesertX04]

Found a couple things after closer inspection. The tie rod bent at the threading for the TRE, so a lucky rock? My transfer case skid is bent up pretty good (good enough to look at replacing) and my HF winch plate is bent up. What the hell??? :eek:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/desertx04/Jeep/winchplate1.jpg

[VIVIsectI]

You guys make me realize that I'm not nearly good enough at looking over my stuff at the end of a trail. I need to be more thorough.

[DesertX04]

You guys make me realize that I'm not nearly good enough at looking over my stuff at the end of a trail. I need to be more thorough.
We all do!

When we running Highway To Hell? I ordered my corners tonight!! ;) Maybe shoulda got a front bumper first? :rolleyes:

[AZRKRAT]

I have stock tires the MTRs and a three inch lift? Its a Rubicon, can I make it?

[VIVIsectI]

I have stock tires the MTRs and a three inch lift? Its a Rubicon, can I make it?
Check the date dude. You would have to have a time machine w/ 37"s at least.