crown king/sunflower

[jeeper05]

going to run up the back way from pleasant to ck this coming sat.the 24th I think anyone want to tag along post up and we can come up with a plan. the same goes for sunflower on sun the 25. I have been on the ck trail a few times and sunflower once so Im not a leader but I think I can get there and back

[shadow images]

Would be interested in a sun run if I can get the jeep done by then. Lyle

[BK2LIFE]

not this week, i gotta finish building my tubing bender stand..
jeepin or bending tubing... hmmmm thats a hard one!!

[Fire Ball]

Seems like when I'm jeeping I end up bending tubing :)

[lancetkenyon]

Just to let you know, it is gonna be a busy day on Sat for CK. Calvary Church's 4x4 club is running up there, gonna be a BUNCH of Jeeps on the trail.

[jeeper05]

thanks for the heads up Lance any idea what time they plan on hitting the trail

[Fire Ball]

Looks like the wife and I can make Sunflower on Sunday.

[Digger]

I'm up for the Crown King run. Meet time and place?

[DUFFER]

Sounds like CK will be busy...I might be up for a sunflower run though...

[mpinon]

im up for a ck run,
time and place, earlier the better.

[schneiderdn]

Would like to join the group for the sunflower run on Sunday, but don't want to hold anyone up. I'm still in the process of building up the JP, so I currently only have 31's w/no lift on a TJ. Installed a front diff guard and steering skid, but no rockers yet. Let me know. No biggie if you guys don't want a stock rig in the bunch.

[Stone Dragon]

thanks for the heads up Lance any idea what time they plan on hitting the trail

I was invited to join a church men's group doing this run on Sat. who are meeting at the church at 155th and bell at 7am. I am meeting them at the air down point around 8am. Don't know if it is the same group...... But how many church groups do you suppose are running the CK run on this Sat?:confused:

[schneiderdn]

Just checked the weather for these two runs:

Saturday, Crown King, 48/37, clowdy w/few showers possible
Sunday, Payson, 67/39, sunny

[offroadaz]

Would like to join the group for the sunflower run on Sunday, but don't want to hold anyone up. I'm still in the process of building up the JP, so I currently only have 31's w/no lift on a TJ. Installed a front diff guard and steering skid, but no rockers yet. Let me know. No biggie if you guys don't want a stock rig in the bunch.

you might be able to make it stock but expect to need a strap and scrape alot! A friend ran it in his stock xterra and ended up smashing in his side panels on the trail

[jeeper05]

any objections to meeting at the airdown spot for c/k at 6am that would give us 2 hours on the church group

[jeeper05]

you might be able to make it stock but expect to need a strap and scrape alot! A friend ran it in his stock xterra and ended up smashing in his side panels on the trail

x2 but your more then welcome to come along if the potential damage doesnt bother you

[schneiderdn]

x2 but your more then welcome to come along if the potential damage doesnt bother you

I've got a 30' masterpull yanker and highlift that need to be broken in -- I'm game....BTW, I'm assuming we're talking about the Sunflower Mine loop, correct?

[jeeper05]

I've got a 30' masterpull yanker and highlift that need to be broken in -- I'm game....BTW, I'm assuming we're talking about the Sunflower Mine loop, correct?

yes we are

[rsliman]

ide go to ck, but ill be at the airshow this weekend

[Digger]

6am is good, but where is air down place. I haven't jeeped to ck with the club yet. It's been 6 years since I drove the Senator Highway.

[lancetkenyon]

I was invited to join a church men's group doing this run on Sat. who are meeting at the church at 155th and bell at 7am. I am meeting them at the air down point around 8am. Don't know if it is the same group...... But how many church groups do you suppose are running the CK run on this Sat?:confused:

Gotta be the same church, it is on Reems just south of Bell, and yes, they are meeting at the church at 7 AM.

[Mike 77 CJ5]

Hey Guys,
I'd love to tag along with ya'll on the Sunflower trip with my wife and little girl.
We did Martinize cabin last weekend and the Coke Ovens 2 weeks before that.
Got a basket case CJ5 about a year ago and have it running pretty good now ( this is my 4th CJ5, rolled and totaled 2 of them ) of course that was 25 years ago when I was stupid.
We just like to look at the great Arizona views now, but I am up for a challange when the family gets out of the Jeep, LOL

Thanks

Mike

[shadow images]

Guess I should ask if a cherokee with 3inch lift, 32inch tires and open diffs can make the sunflower run? I don't mind a few scratches and dents along the way.

[Stone Dragon]

Guess I should ask if a cherokee with 3inch lift, 32inch tires and open diffs can make the sunflower run? I don't mind a few scratches and dents along the way.


You should go! These wranglers will need an XJ to pull them out!:eek: :D Just kidding! Should be a fun trail.

[lesliesherlin]

you might be able to make it stock but expect to need a strap and scrape alot! A friend ran it in his stock xterra and ended up smashing in his side panels on the trail
I just got my TJ lifted but the weekend prior I took it out with no lift and 31". I beat the heck out of the rockers but with careful planning I made it through with no problems. There was once I had to stack after the jeep in front of me had thrown things around a bit. You can do it but expect to hit the undercarriage. If you don't have skid plates or rockers I wouldn't go simply because I'm no mechanic!

[Fire Ball]

I run a TJ with 2" spacer lift, 33's and open diffs. There are maybe 3 technical spots on Sunflower where I have just a tiny bit of trouble but I have done it 3 times so getting to know the lines pretty well.

Any stockers who don't wnat to run the whole thing can turn around after the mine and go back and maybe do Mt Ord or something?

What time is the meeting for Sunflower? I"ll either hook up at the Sajuaro lake turnoff or maybe at the air down spot, just let us know.

[jeeper05]

Id say 7am at the circle k on shea just off the bee line topoff the tank head to airdown spot if nobody objects

[wedge]

may make sunflower with my 3 inch lift and 32s. depends on weather

[Fire Ball]

OUCH 7:15 at the sajuaro turn off then? Hope the wife plans on getting up that early. I talked her into quitting her job and now I created a monster.

[jeeper05]

ok if your going to hit c/k on sat be at the airdown spot 6am airdown split by what 6:30.post up if you want to go so we have a idea as to how many want to go

[themud]

Is the sunflower mine loop this sunday(the 25th)???
thanks
Daniel

[schneiderdn]

Is the sunflower mine loop this sunday(the 25th)???
thanks
Daniel

Daniel, last I heard, everyone was meeting at the circle k on shea just off the bee line at 7 AM tomorrow morning (03/25). Guessing jeeper05 is out in CK today, so I'm not sure if he will be getting back to us prior to tomorrow morning. I'm planning on showing up, and based on this thread would guess there will be a few other rigs.

[Fire Ball]

He is meeting at the Circle K at 0700. I'll be at the Saguaro lake turn off with any other east valley folks and they will swing by and meet us about 0715 or so. We will be on CB channel 4 as always. My wife is coming and a couple guys are talking about taking kids too. Bring a camara if you haven't done it before.

[gjstangel]

I am going to try to talk the girlfriend into getting up so we can meet you at 7am. I would say we are 80%. Will confirm later.

[themud]

Can a stock taco with rear locker and 265s make it??? He has sliders but body damage is a no-no..
thanks
Daniel
Ill be there at 7:00

[jeeper05]

We will be at the circle k at 7am on shea right off the beeline gas up and head out asap not sure how the rain has affected the trail though. the stock taco will make it to the mine I think with no problem from there Im not sure he can make it with no body damage but if not he can turn around at the mine and go out the way we came in.see you all at 7am...oh ya cb channel 4 and we are coming from Avondale if anyone is going from the west side we will be hitting the pilot at 99th ave about 5:45 for ice and coffee if you want to meet there kahki rubi LJ

[gjstangel]

We are 100% see you at 7a

[themud]

hey,

how long is this trail, time and distance?

[Fire Ball]

Last time out with 25 rigs and Samdog giving a great guided tour, it took about 5 hours but th distance is not to far, lots of stopping, traffic jams, taking pics, and had lunch (bring food and water and a camera).

The obstacles are more rocks and a couple cracks, not to much to worry about as far as sheet metal damage, just a couple bangs on the bottom, maybe rocker panels if you are low and stock, depends on wheel base a litttle too. There is a long steep rocky hill we laughed at a Discovery struggle on. Should have air down a little ;)

If you decide not to go all the way, it is easy enough to turn around half way and go back. Mt Ord is also another trail to do after getting to the mine and turning back.

[Fire Ball]

Had a graet time today and met some very nice people to wheel with.

The day started with Lyle (sp?) overheating on the way out possibly do to a collapsed lower radiator hose. Cooled it down, topped it off and away we went. It was pretty much uneventful except for a stock Tacoma having some difficulty as did a stocker Cherokee.

When we got most of the way up the long hill another group was coming down. We had six going up and 8 coming down and no where to turn around. We did some creative parking and got past them but not before on of their guys turned his drag link into a letter of the alphabet that rimes with sssss. They sorta seemed like mall crawlers. Two had winches but I don't think they had any straps or tools. I don't know how they were going to get that rig out with the tire pointing different directions.

I'll post up some pics later of Jason trying to flop his Discovery.

[jeeper05]

great day big thanks to everyone that made this a great first time wheelin for my kid.we also will post a link to pics a little later.hope you two made the air show without a beatin.

[shadow images]

We had a great time; it was nice to meet everyone. Hope we didn't slow ya'll down too much, thanks for all the spotting help. Locker and gears coming soon! Lyle and Amanda

[themud]

Hey all, Jeff here. Sunflower was great. Had fun trashing the skidplates on my tacoma. I should probably just sign up and get a login for the site, but for now it's just easier to use Daniel's. Thanks for the patience through the rough spots. Look forward to wheeling with you all again.

Well I haven't got anything but attitude so far, we made it just in time to catch the thunderbirds, but didn't get to see it with the wives and children.

[Fire Ball]

I used to go to a support group for families with jeepers. Everytime we went no one was there, they were still out on a trail somewhere ;)

[jeeper05]

Wow I musta missed that meeting I didnt even know there was such a thing

[gjstangel]

Had a great time. Great people and scenery to match.

Hope my flop attempt was enjoyed. The best pict is of the guys pulling my rear passenger side down with a strap and their bare hands. It looks like a world’s strongest man competition.

I will post the picts and video later tonight.

[Fire Ball]

Flattery will get you no where, oh , hell I'm lying I'm easy.

[themud]

Yep as jeff posted up for both of us(Daniel and Jeff) we both caught hell aw whatever it was worth it just to meet some new jeepers and wheel some good trails...GOOD TIMES...Well have to do that one again after I put on my 33-35s I still cant make up my mind...But I think after wacking my RE lower mounts again its either bigger tires or a LA kit made by RK...
Thanks again all
Daniel
Lyle pm me and well meet again to make up that jack mount for my ride some weekend...

[gjstangel]

My pictures (not many) can be found on my site (http://portal.jaysonstangel.com/photos/off-roading/Sunflower%20Mine/Forms/AllItems.aspx). The video (http://portal.jaysonstangel.com/photos/off-roading/Sunflower%20Mine/Near%20Flop%20Movie.AVI) is the best. Be warned there is an F-Bomb or 2 and other colorful metaphors in the video at the time of near flop.