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5615 From: DougB <azjeep@h...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 6:45am
Subject: FS - misc Jeep stuff
4xRac high lift jack mounting brackets. Will hold any high lift - usually
used on front bumpers...though I had used behind my roll cage, near the rear
door of my TJ. $18
Tow hooks (10K) - 2 of 'em $10
Front axle u-joint (model 260) - never used - $10
Doug
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5616 From: Linda Luik <p14175@e...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 6:48am
Subject: Re: XJs with 35" tires?
Send a URL. I want to see this! What sort of articulation does it have? I
lost a bit going to 33s on ZJ. Grrrrrr! I had to put in the front bump stops
to keep the body off the tires and to keep the front coils/shocks from over-compressing.
Linda
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5617 From: Linda Luik <p14175@e...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 6:56am
Subject: Reminder - Clean up this weekend
I'll be out there Saturday morning. I have to attend the ASA4WDC Q1 Meeting in
the afternoon.
FYI: The big book sale at the Coliseum (19th Ave & McDowell) is this weekend
too!
Linda
>
> IMPORTANT UPDATE........... CORRECTION.............CORRECTION..............
> CORRECTION........... CORRECTION
>
> I goofed on DIRECTIONS. PLEASE NOTE the clean up is at Mile Post 201!!!!!!!
> This is just BEFORE the Gold Canyon Texaco Station. If you get to the light
> at the Texaco Station...... Meadowbrook Drive......... you've gone too
> far.
>
> Hwy 60 to Mile Post 201. South side of Hwy 60.
>
> We still NEED a lot more volunteers. Camping will be allowed on site for
> those that want to stay.
>
> We NEED to help Tammy Pike of State Trust Land Dept. She has been a GREAT
> ally for 4-wheelers so hopefully we can show our appreciation by giving a
> few hours to help. If this clean up / education project fails she will be
> forced to close this area so please find a few hours in your time to help.
> Wouldn't it be great to see all 900 ASA4WDC members on site??!!!
>
> TO ALL OF YOU THAT FORWARDED THIS ORIGINAL MESSAGE ON TO FRIENDS............
> PLEASE DO SO AGAIN SO THE CORRECTION GETS TO EVERYONE.
>
> THANKS, Sandee
>
> Subject: NEED YOUR HELP
>
> IMPORTANT NOTICE TO 4-WHEELERS ..................
>
> The State Land Department and Game & Fish NEED YOUR HELP...............
>
> There has been a big push to close a number of acres of State Trust Land in
> and/or near our cities boundries due to the recent directive re "Dust
> Abatement". There is a large section of State Trust Land in the Apache
> Junction area (Gold Canyon actually) that is used mainly by our fellow ATV
> and motorcycle off-highway enthusiasts but local residents want it closed
> due to "dust".
>
> The State Land Dept and Game & Fish have joined together in putting together
> a "control & education" plan in an effort to keep this area available to
> off-highway use. If they cannot get it cleaned, signed and education out it
> most likely will be closed.
>
> THEY NEED OUR HELP.......... They are planning a CLEAN-UP and EDUCATION
> project on February 11 & 12, 2000.
>
> They are asking anyone and everyone interested in Off Highway use to show up
> and help clean the area (approx. 1200 acres) and distribute State Land
> Permit information to the users. They have this planned on one of the worst
> weekends possible for ASA4WDC but here's the plan....... The Land Agencies
> will furnish the trash bags and a large dumpster........ they want us to
> patrol the area for trash, pick it up, and take it back to the gate area for
> removal. There are some large pieces needing to be "dragged" or "hauled"
> back but most is just trash. 4-Wheel Drive is not required.
>
> Friday, FEB. 11, 2000: 9:00 a.m. - ???? Anyone that can make it out for a
> few hours. Anyone retired that can spend some time??
>
> Saturday, FEB 12 2000: As many ASA4WDC members as possible to work from 9:00
> a.m. - 12:00 p.m......... The ASA4WDC Delegate meeting is at 1:00 that same
> afternoon just a couple of miles down the road from the cleanup so hopefully
> all the club delegates and board members can get moving a little earlier and
> spend some time at the clean up prior to the meeting.
>
> For the afternoon cleanup I would direct this request to those
> recreationists that are not members of the ASA4WDC......... Virtual Jeep
> Club, independent 4-Wheelers, the organized clubs that are not associated
> with the ASA4WDC. Your help would be greatly appreciated......... and
> needed.
>
> DIRECTIONS: Highway 60 east to Kings Ranch Road. (There's a stop light with
> a Texaco station just before Kings Ranch Rd) Stay in the right lane.
> There is a gate directly across from Kings Ranch Rd. turn. Go south through
> the gate. We will be meeting at 9:00 a.m. both days.
>
> PLEASE R.S.V.P. Sandee McCullen at 480 832-8132 or email:
> mccullen@w... or leave a message with Tammy Pike's voice mail at
> State Trust Dept.: (602) 542-2269 or email: tpike@l...
>
> PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE ON YOUR EMAIL LIST........... OR FRIENDS AND
> NEIGHBORS INTERESTED!!!!!!
5618 From: Sullivan, Len <LSULLIV@C...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 8:26am
Subject: Re: tiny video cameras
If y'all want to talk to someone who has done it, I'll get you in touch with
a friend in Albuquerque. He has two cameras mounted under his
Cherokee....one under the front bumper looking at the passenger side front
tire/diff, and another on the trans crossmember looking back at the rear
diff/passenger side rear tire. When I last saw him, he had two 2" square
LCD screens mounted on the dashboard. His only complaint is that the
resolution and refresh rate on the LCD screens isn't good enough to be
useful at any speed over 2 or 3 mph.......they work wonderfully for slow
rock crawling though.
Len Sullivan
Vendor Direct Transmissions
and Faxstar Operations Coordinator
CSK Automotive, Inc.
602.631.7845
mailto:lsulliv@c...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linda Luik
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 4:14 PM
> To: 4x4 Virtual Jeep Club
> Subject: [az_vjc] tiny video cameras
>
> Somebody at the Parker meet brought up the idea of mounting cameras in
> strategic locations on their Jeep so that they could see what was
> happening.
> Well, here's the ticket!
>
> Linda
>
>
5619 From: B H <boh105@e...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 11:19am
Subject: Re: XJs with 35" tires?
Hi Linda
I will send the photopoint account info on another email...what do you think
of the big o bigfoot XT they have a 33 X9.5 I might get the price is more
but he will give me 60.00 each for my old tires but the price is 140.00
each!
Brian Harmon
88 XJ
On Fri, 11 Feb 2000 07:48:21 -0700, linda.luik@m... wrote:
> Send a URL. I want to see this! What sort of articulation does it have?
I
> lost a bit going to 33s on ZJ. Grrrrrr! I had to put in the front bump
stops
> to keep the body off the tires and to keep the front coils/shocks from
over-compressing.
>
> Linda
>
> << File Attachment Removed: "text/x-vcard; charset=us-ascii;
name="vcard.vcf"" >>
Brian Harmon
88 XJ, Dana44 rear w/ARB, DAna 30 FRont W/ Gearless LOcker ,3.5 in RE lift
Nationl rear leafs, MJ shackles, custom rock rails, custom skid plates,
trashed bumpers, roof basket, 92 radiator conversion,31x10.5 BFG AT's KO's,
KC's, yada, yada, yada.
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5620 From: <boh105@e...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 11:25am
Subject: Photos of XJ's on the Trail
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5621 From: De Slug <mschwitz@U...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 11:32am
Subject: Re: XJs with 35" tires?
linda luik wrote:
>
> My guess is it takes about an 8" lift, full-size axles, and a lot of trimming?
> Linda
The guy I saw was running stock axles... Yeah I know scary, but the
vehicle was very clean and defeated Firehole on WoodPecker with Just a
wee bit of rubbing on the fender. MIKE
5622 From: Leah Eliscu <eliscu@m...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 1:19pm
Subject: South East AZJC members
....or anyone for that matter...
ever been here?
http://www.azstarnet.com/caliente/o.index.htm
Anyone want to check it out sometime?
Sounds like it might fun if only for the view?
Leah
5623 From: Linda Luik <p14175@e...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 2:44pm
Subject: Re: XJs with 35" tires?
Scott Lindsey (owns a 4Runner but is a member of this group) has them on his
Toy. I haven't heard anything bad. I hear Big-O has a better insurance policy
(it's free). I paid $127 for my BFG MTs at Discount. And I pay $23 each time
they replace the tire (new insurance policy plus the cost of mounting and
balancing). I have replaced two of them due to sidewall hits.
Hope that helps! I wonder who makes the 34x10.50r16s mentioned in the one
site? My boyfriend thinks it's a Michelin tire.
Linda
B H wrote:
>
> Hi Linda
>
> I will send the photopoint account info on another email...what do you think
> of the big o bigfoot XT they have a 33 X9.5 I might get the price is more
> but he will give me 60.00 each for my old tires but the price is 140.00
> each!
>
> Brian Harmon
> 88 XJ
>
> On Fri, 11 Feb 2000 07:48:21 -0700, linda.luik@motorola.com wrote:
>
> > Send a URL. I want to see this! What sort of articulation does it have?
> I
> > lost a bit going to 33s on ZJ. Grrrrrr! I had to put in the front bump
> stops
> > to keep the body off the tires and to keep the front coils/shocks from
> over-compressing.
> >
> > Linda
> >
> > << File Attachment Removed: "text/x-vcard; charset=us-ascii;
> name="vcard.vcf"" >>
>
> Brian Harmon
> 88 XJ, Dana44 rear w/ARB, DAna 30 FRont W/ Gearless LOcker ,3.5 in RE lift
> Nationl rear leafs, MJ shackles, custom rock rails, custom skid plates,
> trashed bumpers, roof basket, 92 radiator conversion,31x10.5 BFG AT's KO's,
> KC's, yada, yada, yada.
>
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5624 From: Arrendondo, Fernando J <farrendo@a...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 8:22am
Subject: Re: XJs with 35" tires?
Just my input into Scott Lindseys big 0 33s. I have been out with him
wheeling, the big o brand seems to hold up pretty well. I do run a
33x12.50 on a 89 wrangler yj with a 5 inch lift. With the air down Scotts
rig did suprisingly well on trail 42 and on the power line. Scott uses his
rig for both on and off road and is very happy with the Big 0 33's. Sorry
if I am speaking for him I know he is busy right now, Scott is a good
friend of mine. take care
Nando
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From: Linda Luik <p14175@e...>
To: boh105@e...
Cc: linda.luik@m...; az_vjc@egroups.com
Subject: [az_vjc] Re: XJs with 35" tires?
Date: Friday, February 11, 2000 3:44 PM
Scott Lindsey (owns a 4Runner but is a member of this group) has them on
his
Toy. I haven't heard anything bad. I hear Big-O has a better insurance
policy
(it's free). I paid $127 for my BFG MTs at Discount. And I pay $23 each
time
they replace the tire (new insurance policy plus the cost of mounting and
balancing). I have replaced two of them due to sidewall hits.
Hope that helps! I wonder who makes the 34x10.50r16s mentioned in the one
site? My boyfriend thinks it's a Michelin tire.
Linda
B H wrote:
>
> Hi Linda
>
> I will send the photopoint account info on another email...what do you
think
> of the big o bigfoot XT they have a 33 X9.5 I might get the price is more
> but he will give me 60.00 each for my old tires but the price is 140.00
> each!
>
> Brian Harmon
> 88 XJ
>
> On Fri, 11 Feb 2000 07:48:21 -0700, linda.luik@m... wrote:
>
> > Send a URL. I want to see this! What sort of articulation does it
have?
> I
> > lost a bit going to 33s on ZJ. Grrrrrr! I had to put in the front bump
> stops
> > to keep the body off the tires and to keep the front coils/shocks from
> over-compressing.
> >
> > Linda
> >
> > << File Attachment Removed: "text/x-vcard; charset=us-ascii;
> name="vcard.vcf"" >>
>
> Brian Harmon
> 88 XJ, Dana44 rear w/ARB, DAna 30 FRont W/ Gearless LOcker ,3.5 in RE
lift
> Nationl rear leafs, MJ shackles, custom rock rails, custom skid plates,
> trashed bumpers, roof basket, 92 radiator conversion,31x10.5 BFG AT's
KO's,
> KC's, yada, yada, yada.
>
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5625 From: DougB <azjeep@h...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 4:15pm
Subject: Re: South East AZJC members
Yessireeubet. Actually...I've been on the easy part of this trail back when
I had a Blazer. Very pretty area...great for an overnight. Let's do it!
Doug
----- Original Message -----
From: Leah Eliscu <eliscu@m...>
To: <az_vjc@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 2:19 PM
Subject: [az_vjc] South East AZJC members
> ....or anyone for that matter...
> ever been here?
>
> http://www.azstarnet.com/caliente/o.index.htm
>
> Anyone want to check it out sometime?
> Sounds like it might fun if only for the view?
>
> Leah
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5627 From: Stu Olson <solson8@u...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 5:51pm
Subject: who did I see?
On the way home from work tonight, I came upon an East bound (I-10) Red TJ,
soft top, at Litchfield Road, around 6:00 PM. Rear bumper was a double tube
chrome type with a hitch. It had BFG ATs in either 32" or 33" size. Wheels
were 6 spoke (chrome?) variety.
Anyone 'fess up to owning it?
Stu
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5628 From: <eandkm@u...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 9:30pm
Subject: Photos of AWESOME XJ pics
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5629 From: Damon Ruiz <dmr90@g...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 3:33am
Subject: Runs on Sat or Sun the 12th or 13th.
So is there anything going on this weekend. I have not kept up with
the postings so far. I am posting this pretty late on Friday night to
find out what is the scoop for the rest of the weekend. If anybody is
interested I would not mind leading a good class 4 on Mud Springs this
weekend. Saturday or Sunday would be great. It is definetly a tuff
one. Any way post back and we will see what happens.
Damon Ruiz White 89 YJ
5630 From: Matt Barker <azjeeps@e...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 7:42am
Subject: Re: South East AZJC members
I'd love to do this run, seeing that I haven't been on any runs with the
group yet. I know that our club has been down in that area, our annual
picnic is down in the Patagonia area. Unfortunately I have to go out of
town back and forth until the end of April, so if you guys decide to do it
around May or something, let me know.
Matt B.
94 YJ
http://azjeeps.web.com
Range Riders 4 Wheelers
Arizonal Virtual Jeep Club
5631 From: Ross Skinner <rskinner@s...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 8:25am
Subject: 35's and other Stuff
Well, after all of the fun at Parker I have seen the light. Being locked in the front is fine for the loose stuff and 3-3.5 but with a manual trans and carb it is locked at both ends and 35's for me. Man was it a blast at Parker and I really learned some stuff while there. One is to chain your motor so if your mounts fail you do NOT chew your radiator. Two, low, low gears are the ticket for those rocks. Three, RPM is death to a stock front axel Ujoint when it grabs rock and is locked.
So, now all I have to do is beg and grovel for the funds to accomplish this slight upgrade.:-) By the way, Bill Mish and Greg Banfield helped me get my TeraLow4:1 in before the trip and I would have been in trouble without it.
Sorry my 33 BFG/MT's are not for sale, they are going on my Dodge 4x4 V10. Now I have to decide on which 35's to go with and which rear locker.
The fun never ends..
Ross
84 CJ7
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5632 From: Larry Maggio <lmaggio@p...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 2:00pm
Subject: Re: 35's and other Stuff
Ross.... how did the Tera Low install go? Did you just buy it or did you also by a rebuild kit?
Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross Skinner
To: azvjc
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 9:25 AM
Subject: [az_vjc] 35's and other Stuff
Well, after all of the fun at Parker I have seen the light. Being locked in the front is fine for the loose stuff and 3-3.5 but with a manual trans and carb it is locked at both ends and 35's for me. Man was it a blast at Parker and I really learned some stuff while there. One is to chain your motor so if your mounts fail you do NOT chew your radiator. Two, low, low gears are the ticket for those rocks. Three, RPM is death to a stock front axel Ujoint when it grabs rock and is locked.
So, now all I have to do is beg and grovel for the funds to accomplish this slight upgrade.:-) By the way, Bill Mish and Greg Banfield helped me get my TeraLow4:1 in before the trip and I would have been in trouble without it.
Sorry my 33 BFG/MT's are not for sale, they are going on my Dodge 4x4 V10. Now I have to decide on which 35's to go with and which rear locker.
The fun never ends..
Ross
84 CJ7
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5633 From: Lisa <jeepcj8@h...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 4:33pm
Subject: Cleanup Weekend Report
Barry and I went out about 1:00 today to pick up trash at
the designated area. The Game & Fish had a trailer there
with a display rack of many different booklets. We signed in
and were given plactic bags. We drove towards the powerlines
past the dumpster looking for trash. After seeing one errant
can, we stopped. It was then easier to see trash as it was
usually at the bases of the trees and bushes. We filled 3
bags and 1/2 the bed of the truck with fencing, 1/2 of a 55
gal drum, a cabinet, the tub of a washing machine, and a
4x6x8 beam.
Now you wouldn't think this would be enjoyable, but believe
it or not, Barry and I had a good time. The weather was
perfect, and it was nice to get out in the desert. Between
whispers of "ouch, ouch, ouch" as we were scratched trying
to get those bottles under the catclaw, was a yell of "hey,
cool!" as Barry found some weird gear shaft that looked
brand new. I learned not to pick up the white paper towels,
as they were used for .... bathroom duties...oh, well.
The area is used extensively by dirt bikes, atv's, and
rails. Very nice riding area. There was a large dust devil
as we were collecting trash---how can people complain about
dust? Closing this area will not help the dust
situation...much.
Anyway, participating in a cleanup is more enjoyment than
work. We both said we looked forward to the next cleanup
weekend. I think there needs to be way more participation
than we had this weekend though.
Lisa & Barry
5634 From: Stu Olson <solson8@u...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 6:08pm
Subject: Re: 35's and other Stuff
Hi Ross,
Sounds like you had way too much fun at Parker!
I just got back to the house from a nice run with the Mrs. today. It was the first day out after installing the 4.56 gears, new Dana 44 rear axle with Detroit Locker, and the Detroit Truetrac in the front axle. (these were the major changes from 3.73 with an open front and a factory LSD rear)
I can only comment on the before and after as to how the TJ performed. I am completely happy with the Detroit Locker. It is very well mannered on the street (I don't ever find snow so don't care about manners on that). With the new BFG MTs, that combo hooked up really good. In fact, I was fortunate enough to strap a Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 today twice...once after he high centered his frame (I pulled him backwards off the ledge....and then went ahead of him and pulled him up and over. I did have a slight traction problem, but all 4 tires were digging.....he was just a bit bigger than I was and when the frame is hitting in 3 spots, that is a lot of dead weight. A different angle with the strap fixed it.
Anyway, I ran the TJ through some other 3.5, 4 obstacles....ones that I had avoided (or gotten stuck on) with the previous setup and the TJ never even spun a tire today. The Detroit Locker has been around a long time and has a great reputation. Cheaper than the ARB and no spare parts to carry. I thought long and hard when I was getting mine...ARB or Detroit....ARB or Detroit....I finally started reading around and although I could find postings in NGs about ARB failing to engage, air line problems, solenoids failing, etc., I never found a posting that said my Detroit died today. That made up my mind.
Good luck on what ever you get and your new 35s!
Stu
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Phoenix, AZ DM33vm
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ross Skinner [mailto:rskinner@s2bsi.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 9:25 AM
To: azvjc
Subject: [az_vjc] 35's and other Stuff
Well, after all of the fun at Parker I have seen the light. Being locked in the front is fine for the loose stuff and 3-3.5 but with a manual trans and carb it is locked at both ends and 35's for me. Man was it a blast at Parker and I really learned some stuff while there. One is to chain your motor so if your mounts fail you do NOT chew your radiator. Two, low, low gears are the ticket for those rocks. Three, RPM is death to a stock front axel Ujoint when it grabs rock and is locked.
So, now all I have to do is beg and grovel for the funds to accomplish this slight upgrade.:-) By the way, Bill Mish and Greg Banfield helped me get my TeraLow4:1 in before the trip and I would have been in trouble without it.
Sorry my 33 BFG/MT's are not for sale, they are going on my Dodge 4x4 V10. Now I have to decide on which 35's to go with and which rear locker.
The fun never ends..
Ross
84 CJ7
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5635 From: linda luik <minihummer@w...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 6:21pm
Subject: Re: Cleanup Weekend Report
The Az G&F are planning more cleanups in the same area on March 3-4 and
April 7-8 from 9:00am to noon.
I was out there in the morning. I think the group picked up enough car parts
to build one!
Linda
Lisa wrote:
> Barry and I went out about 1:00 today to pick up trash at
> the designated area. The Game & Fish had a trailer there
> with a display rack of many different booklets. We signed in
> and were given plactic bags. We drove towards the powerlines
> past the dumpster looking for trash. After seeing one errant
> can, we stopped. It was then easier to see trash as it was
> usually at the bases of the trees and bushes. We filled 3
> bags and 1/2 the bed of the truck with fencing, 1/2 of a 55
> gal drum, a cabinet, the tub of a washing machine, and a
> 4x6x8 beam.
> Now you wouldn't think this would be enjoyable, but believe
> it or not, Barry and I had a good time. The weather was
> perfect, and it was nice to get out in the desert. Between
> whispers of "ouch, ouch, ouch" as we were scratched trying
> to get those bottles under the catclaw, was a yell of "hey,
> cool!" as Barry found some weird gear shaft that looked
> brand new. I learned not to pick up the white paper towels,
> as they were used for .... bathroom duties...oh, well.
> The area is used extensively by dirt bikes, atv's, and
> rails. Very nice riding area. There was a large dust devil
> as we were collecting trash---how can people complain about
> dust? Closing this area will not help the dust
> situation...much.
> Anyway, participating in a cleanup is more enjoyment than
> work. We both said we looked forward to the next cleanup
> weekend. I think there needs to be way more participation
> than we had this weekend though.
> Lisa & Barry
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5636 From: Larry Maggio <lmaggio@p...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 7:39pm
Subject: Agua Fria River bed closure
A fellow Jeeper (Steve w/YJ & Revolvers) posted this thread on Jeeps
Unlimited....
"Well it happened...My favorite wheeling area was officially closed
yesterday. This place I speak of is affectionatly known as "The River Bed"
and is about 1.5 miles from my house. On weekends you would normally see
about 50-60 Jeeps and trucks as well as 30-40 cycles, quads, rails and many
other types of off road vehicles. You had quite a diverse terrain to choose
from, anywhere from granite boulder hills to large mud pits and everything
in between including a 200' deep sand pit. This was my playground
everyweekend for the past two years...it was a gathering place for people to
test their rigs and to meet to talk about the next trail run we were going
to do.
No more...I was outside working on my CB yesterday and my neighbors stopped
by and asked me what happened to my playgroung..."What do you mean?". They
informed me that there were huge cement pillars and barracades closing off
the entrance with "No Tresspassing" boldly painted on them.
I couldn't believe this so I had to drive by to check it out. Sure enough,
completely blocked off...it brought a tear to my eye."
He is talking about the area out on Cambelback in the 115ish ave. I bet it
is the most popular offroad area in the state.
Larry
5637 From: Ross Skinner <rskinner@s...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 9:08pm
Subject: RE:35's
Larry, it wasn't to bad getting it out and ready to swap. Bill did the gear swap for me and since the transfer case only had 60k on it and very little if any in 4x4 we only switched the gears. Tera does make a kit for the Dana and if I had more wear we would have put it in. It worked like a champ on the first try. My axels have 3.33's and that is really not going to work. When Im go to 35's I will need to go 4:10 or 4:56.
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5638 From: Ross Skinner <rskinner@s...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 9:11pm
Subject: Re: 35's and other Stuff
Yep, 35's will need the space. The other question to decide is spring over or body lift?
Either way it is Billy with the Sawzall........
----- Original Message -----
From: William Mish
To: Ross Skinner
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 3:17 PM
Subject: Re: [az_vjc] 35's and other Stuff
Heh, heh........ What is this strange affliction? "Honey, honest, something bit me while I was out there!" Just call me when you're ready to start cutting!!
WILDCAT
1955 WILLYS CJ3B
Custom Everything
http://drive.to/yldkat55
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross Skinner
To: azvjc
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 9:25 AM
Subject: [az_vjc] 35's and other Stuff
Well, after all of the fun at Parker I have seen the light. Being locked in the front is fine for the loose stuff and 3-3.5 but with a manual trans and carb it is locked at both ends and 35's for me. Man was it a blast at Parker and I really learned some stuff while there. One is to chain your motor so if your mounts fail you do NOT chew your radiator. Two, low, low gears are the ticket for those rocks. Three, RPM is death to a stock front axel Ujoint when it grabs rock and is locked.
So, now all I have to do is beg and grovel for the funds to accomplish this slight upgrade.:-) By the way, Bill Mish and Greg Banfield helped me get my TeraLow4:1 in before the trip and I would have been in trouble without it.
Sorry my 33 BFG/MT's are not for sale, they are going on my Dodge 4x4 V10. Now I have to decide on which 35's to go with and which rear locker.
The fun never ends..
Ross
84 CJ7
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5639 From: Stu Olson <solson8@u...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 9:49pm
Subject: Re: Agua Fria River bed closure
It is also the most trashed looking too. (my opinion)
Stu
Stu Olson N7QJP
Phoenix, AZ DM33vm
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Maggio [mailto:lmaggio@p...]
>Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 20:39
>To: az_vjc@egroups.com
>Subject: [az_vjc] Agua Fria River bed closure
>
>
>A fellow Jeeper (Steve w/YJ & Revolvers) posted this thread on Jeeps
>Unlimited....
>
>"Well it happened...My favorite wheeling area was officially closed
>yesterday. This place I speak of is affectionatly known as "The River Bed"
>and is about 1.5 miles from my house. On weekends you would normally see
>about 50-60 Jeeps and trucks as well as 30-40 cycles, quads, rails and many
>other types of off road vehicles. You had quite a diverse terrain to choose
>from, anywhere from granite boulder hills to large mud pits and everything
>in between including a 200' deep sand pit. This was my playground
>everyweekend for the past two years...it was a gathering place for
>people to
>test their rigs and to meet to talk about the next trail run we were going
>to do.
>No more...I was outside working on my CB yesterday and my neighbors stopped
>by and asked me what happened to my playgroung..."What do you mean?". They
>informed me that there were huge cement pillars and barracades closing off
>the entrance with "No Tresspassing" boldly painted on them.
>
>I couldn't believe this so I had to drive by to check it out. Sure enough,
>completely blocked off...it brought a tear to my eye."
>
>He is talking about the area out on Cambelback in the 115ish ave. I bet it
>is the most popular offroad area in the state.
>
>
>Larry
>
>
>
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5640 From: <IlTODll@a...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 5:35pm
Subject: Re: Cleanup Weekend Report
I went to the cleanup on friday evening and took out 5 bags of trash and 8
tires. I understand that there were more people there earlier in the day,
but they had apparently packed up and left just prior to my arrival.
Compared to how it sounds, picking up trash in the desert isn't half bad and
I would have come back today (saturday) but I had already made plans.
Brian
PS -- so this Coves cleanup is on march 4th and 5th, right? I'll have to
see about keeping those days open 'cuz I'm ready for more.
5615 From: DougB <azjeep@h...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 6:45am
Subject: FS - misc Jeep stuff
4xRac high lift jack mounting brackets. Will hold any high lift - usually
used on front bumpers...though I had used behind my roll cage, near the rear
door of my TJ. $18
Tow hooks (10K) - 2 of 'em $10
Front axle u-joint (model 260) - never used - $10
Doug
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5616 From: Linda Luik <p14175@e...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 6:48am
Subject: Re: XJs with 35" tires?
Send a URL. I want to see this! What sort of articulation does it have? I
lost a bit going to 33s on ZJ. Grrrrrr! I had to put in the front bump stops
to keep the body off the tires and to keep the front coils/shocks from over-compressing.
Linda
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5617 From: Linda Luik <p14175@e...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 6:56am
Subject: Reminder - Clean up this weekend
I'll be out there Saturday morning. I have to attend the ASA4WDC Q1 Meeting in
the afternoon.
FYI: The big book sale at the Coliseum (19th Ave & McDowell) is this weekend
too!
Linda
>
> IMPORTANT UPDATE........... CORRECTION.............CORRECTION..............
> CORRECTION........... CORRECTION
>
> I goofed on DIRECTIONS. PLEASE NOTE the clean up is at Mile Post 201!!!!!!!
> This is just BEFORE the Gold Canyon Texaco Station. If you get to the light
> at the Texaco Station...... Meadowbrook Drive......... you've gone too
> far.
>
> Hwy 60 to Mile Post 201. South side of Hwy 60.
>
> We still NEED a lot more volunteers. Camping will be allowed on site for
> those that want to stay.
>
> We NEED to help Tammy Pike of State Trust Land Dept. She has been a GREAT
> ally for 4-wheelers so hopefully we can show our appreciation by giving a
> few hours to help. If this clean up / education project fails she will be
> forced to close this area so please find a few hours in your time to help.
> Wouldn't it be great to see all 900 ASA4WDC members on site??!!!
>
> TO ALL OF YOU THAT FORWARDED THIS ORIGINAL MESSAGE ON TO FRIENDS............
> PLEASE DO SO AGAIN SO THE CORRECTION GETS TO EVERYONE.
>
> THANKS, Sandee
>
> Subject: NEED YOUR HELP
>
> IMPORTANT NOTICE TO 4-WHEELERS ..................
>
> The State Land Department and Game & Fish NEED YOUR HELP...............
>
> There has been a big push to close a number of acres of State Trust Land in
> and/or near our cities boundries due to the recent directive re "Dust
> Abatement". There is a large section of State Trust Land in the Apache
> Junction area (Gold Canyon actually) that is used mainly by our fellow ATV
> and motorcycle off-highway enthusiasts but local residents want it closed
> due to "dust".
>
> The State Land Dept and Game & Fish have joined together in putting together
> a "control & education" plan in an effort to keep this area available to
> off-highway use. If they cannot get it cleaned, signed and education out it
> most likely will be closed.
>
> THEY NEED OUR HELP.......... They are planning a CLEAN-UP and EDUCATION
> project on February 11 & 12, 2000.
>
> They are asking anyone and everyone interested in Off Highway use to show up
> and help clean the area (approx. 1200 acres) and distribute State Land
> Permit information to the users. They have this planned on one of the worst
> weekends possible for ASA4WDC but here's the plan....... The Land Agencies
> will furnish the trash bags and a large dumpster........ they want us to
> patrol the area for trash, pick it up, and take it back to the gate area for
> removal. There are some large pieces needing to be "dragged" or "hauled"
> back but most is just trash. 4-Wheel Drive is not required.
>
> Friday, FEB. 11, 2000: 9:00 a.m. - ???? Anyone that can make it out for a
> few hours. Anyone retired that can spend some time??
>
> Saturday, FEB 12 2000: As many ASA4WDC members as possible to work from 9:00
> a.m. - 12:00 p.m......... The ASA4WDC Delegate meeting is at 1:00 that same
> afternoon just a couple of miles down the road from the cleanup so hopefully
> all the club delegates and board members can get moving a little earlier and
> spend some time at the clean up prior to the meeting.
>
> For the afternoon cleanup I would direct this request to those
> recreationists that are not members of the ASA4WDC......... Virtual Jeep
> Club, independent 4-Wheelers, the organized clubs that are not associated
> with the ASA4WDC. Your help would be greatly appreciated......... and
> needed.
>
> DIRECTIONS: Highway 60 east to Kings Ranch Road. (There's a stop light with
> a Texaco station just before Kings Ranch Rd) Stay in the right lane.
> There is a gate directly across from Kings Ranch Rd. turn. Go south through
> the gate. We will be meeting at 9:00 a.m. both days.
>
> PLEASE R.S.V.P. Sandee McCullen at 480 832-8132 or email:
> mccullen@w... or leave a message with Tammy Pike's voice mail at
> State Trust Dept.: (602) 542-2269 or email: tpike@l...
>
> PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO ANYONE ON YOUR EMAIL LIST........... OR FRIENDS AND
> NEIGHBORS INTERESTED!!!!!!
5618 From: Sullivan, Len <LSULLIV@C...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 8:26am
Subject: Re: tiny video cameras
If y'all want to talk to someone who has done it, I'll get you in touch with
a friend in Albuquerque. He has two cameras mounted under his
Cherokee....one under the front bumper looking at the passenger side front
tire/diff, and another on the trans crossmember looking back at the rear
diff/passenger side rear tire. When I last saw him, he had two 2" square
LCD screens mounted on the dashboard. His only complaint is that the
resolution and refresh rate on the LCD screens isn't good enough to be
useful at any speed over 2 or 3 mph.......they work wonderfully for slow
rock crawling though.
Len Sullivan
Vendor Direct Transmissions
and Faxstar Operations Coordinator
CSK Automotive, Inc.
602.631.7845
mailto:lsulliv@c...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Linda Luik
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2000 4:14 PM
> To: 4x4 Virtual Jeep Club
> Subject: [az_vjc] tiny video cameras
>
> Somebody at the Parker meet brought up the idea of mounting cameras in
> strategic locations on their Jeep so that they could see what was
> happening.
> Well, here's the ticket!
>
> Linda
>
>
5619 From: B H <boh105@e...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 11:19am
Subject: Re: XJs with 35" tires?
Hi Linda
I will send the photopoint account info on another email...what do you think
of the big o bigfoot XT they have a 33 X9.5 I might get the price is more
but he will give me 60.00 each for my old tires but the price is 140.00
each!
Brian Harmon
88 XJ
On Fri, 11 Feb 2000 07:48:21 -0700, linda.luik@m... wrote:
> Send a URL. I want to see this! What sort of articulation does it have?
I
> lost a bit going to 33s on ZJ. Grrrrrr! I had to put in the front bump
stops
> to keep the body off the tires and to keep the front coils/shocks from
over-compressing.
>
> Linda
>
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name="vcard.vcf"" >>
Brian Harmon
88 XJ, Dana44 rear w/ARB, DAna 30 FRont W/ Gearless LOcker ,3.5 in RE lift
Nationl rear leafs, MJ shackles, custom rock rails, custom skid plates,
trashed bumpers, roof basket, 92 radiator conversion,31x10.5 BFG AT's KO's,
KC's, yada, yada, yada.
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Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 11:25am
Subject: Photos of XJ's on the Trail
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5621 From: De Slug <mschwitz@U...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 11:32am
Subject: Re: XJs with 35" tires?
linda luik wrote:
>
> My guess is it takes about an 8" lift, full-size axles, and a lot of trimming?
> Linda
The guy I saw was running stock axles... Yeah I know scary, but the
vehicle was very clean and defeated Firehole on WoodPecker with Just a
wee bit of rubbing on the fender. MIKE
5622 From: Leah Eliscu <eliscu@m...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 1:19pm
Subject: South East AZJC members
....or anyone for that matter...
ever been here?
http://www.azstarnet.com/caliente/o.index.htm
Anyone want to check it out sometime?
Sounds like it might fun if only for the view?
Leah
5623 From: Linda Luik <p14175@e...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 2:44pm
Subject: Re: XJs with 35" tires?
Scott Lindsey (owns a 4Runner but is a member of this group) has them on his
Toy. I haven't heard anything bad. I hear Big-O has a better insurance policy
(it's free). I paid $127 for my BFG MTs at Discount. And I pay $23 each time
they replace the tire (new insurance policy plus the cost of mounting and
balancing). I have replaced two of them due to sidewall hits.
Hope that helps! I wonder who makes the 34x10.50r16s mentioned in the one
site? My boyfriend thinks it's a Michelin tire.
Linda
B H wrote:
>
> Hi Linda
>
> I will send the photopoint account info on another email...what do you think
> of the big o bigfoot XT they have a 33 X9.5 I might get the price is more
> but he will give me 60.00 each for my old tires but the price is 140.00
> each!
>
> Brian Harmon
> 88 XJ
>
> On Fri, 11 Feb 2000 07:48:21 -0700, linda.luik@motorola.com wrote:
>
> > Send a URL. I want to see this! What sort of articulation does it have?
> I
> > lost a bit going to 33s on ZJ. Grrrrrr! I had to put in the front bump
> stops
> > to keep the body off the tires and to keep the front coils/shocks from
> over-compressing.
> >
> > Linda
> >
> > << File Attachment Removed: "text/x-vcard; charset=us-ascii;
> name="vcard.vcf"" >>
>
> Brian Harmon
> 88 XJ, Dana44 rear w/ARB, DAna 30 FRont W/ Gearless LOcker ,3.5 in RE lift
> Nationl rear leafs, MJ shackles, custom rock rails, custom skid plates,
> trashed bumpers, roof basket, 92 radiator conversion,31x10.5 BFG AT's KO's,
> KC's, yada, yada, yada.
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5624 From: Arrendondo, Fernando J <farrendo@a...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 8:22am
Subject: Re: XJs with 35" tires?
Just my input into Scott Lindseys big 0 33s. I have been out with him
wheeling, the big o brand seems to hold up pretty well. I do run a
33x12.50 on a 89 wrangler yj with a 5 inch lift. With the air down Scotts
rig did suprisingly well on trail 42 and on the power line. Scott uses his
rig for both on and off road and is very happy with the Big 0 33's. Sorry
if I am speaking for him I know he is busy right now, Scott is a good
friend of mine. take care
Nando
----------
From: Linda Luik <p14175@e...>
To: boh105@e...
Cc: linda.luik@m...; az_vjc@egroups.com
Subject: [az_vjc] Re: XJs with 35" tires?
Date: Friday, February 11, 2000 3:44 PM
Scott Lindsey (owns a 4Runner but is a member of this group) has them on
his
Toy. I haven't heard anything bad. I hear Big-O has a better insurance
policy
(it's free). I paid $127 for my BFG MTs at Discount. And I pay $23 each
time
they replace the tire (new insurance policy plus the cost of mounting and
balancing). I have replaced two of them due to sidewall hits.
Hope that helps! I wonder who makes the 34x10.50r16s mentioned in the one
site? My boyfriend thinks it's a Michelin tire.
Linda
B H wrote:
>
> Hi Linda
>
> I will send the photopoint account info on another email...what do you
think
> of the big o bigfoot XT they have a 33 X9.5 I might get the price is more
> but he will give me 60.00 each for my old tires but the price is 140.00
> each!
>
> Brian Harmon
> 88 XJ
>
> On Fri, 11 Feb 2000 07:48:21 -0700, linda.luik@m... wrote:
>
> > Send a URL. I want to see this! What sort of articulation does it
have?
> I
> > lost a bit going to 33s on ZJ. Grrrrrr! I had to put in the front bump
> stops
> > to keep the body off the tires and to keep the front coils/shocks from
> over-compressing.
> >
> > Linda
> >
> > << File Attachment Removed: "text/x-vcard; charset=us-ascii;
> name="vcard.vcf"" >>
>
> Brian Harmon
> 88 XJ, Dana44 rear w/ARB, DAna 30 FRont W/ Gearless LOcker ,3.5 in RE
lift
> Nationl rear leafs, MJ shackles, custom rock rails, custom skid plates,
> trashed bumpers, roof basket, 92 radiator conversion,31x10.5 BFG AT's
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5625 From: DougB <azjeep@h...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 4:15pm
Subject: Re: South East AZJC members
Yessireeubet. Actually...I've been on the easy part of this trail back when
I had a Blazer. Very pretty area...great for an overnight. Let's do it!
Doug
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From: Leah Eliscu <eliscu@m...>
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Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 2:19 PM
Subject: [az_vjc] South East AZJC members
> ....or anyone for that matter...
> ever been here?
>
> http://www.azstarnet.com/caliente/o.index.htm
>
> Anyone want to check it out sometime?
> Sounds like it might fun if only for the view?
>
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5627 From: Stu Olson <solson8@u...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 5:51pm
Subject: who did I see?
On the way home from work tonight, I came upon an East bound (I-10) Red TJ,
soft top, at Litchfield Road, around 6:00 PM. Rear bumper was a double tube
chrome type with a hitch. It had BFG ATs in either 32" or 33" size. Wheels
were 6 spoke (chrome?) variety.
Anyone 'fess up to owning it?
Stu
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5628 From: <eandkm@u...>
Date: Fri Feb 11, 2000 9:30pm
Subject: Photos of AWESOME XJ pics
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5629 From: Damon Ruiz <dmr90@g...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 3:33am
Subject: Runs on Sat or Sun the 12th or 13th.
So is there anything going on this weekend. I have not kept up with
the postings so far. I am posting this pretty late on Friday night to
find out what is the scoop for the rest of the weekend. If anybody is
interested I would not mind leading a good class 4 on Mud Springs this
weekend. Saturday or Sunday would be great. It is definetly a tuff
one. Any way post back and we will see what happens.
Damon Ruiz White 89 YJ
5630 From: Matt Barker <azjeeps@e...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 7:42am
Subject: Re: South East AZJC members
I'd love to do this run, seeing that I haven't been on any runs with the
group yet. I know that our club has been down in that area, our annual
picnic is down in the Patagonia area. Unfortunately I have to go out of
town back and forth until the end of April, so if you guys decide to do it
around May or something, let me know.
Matt B.
94 YJ
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Range Riders 4 Wheelers
Arizonal Virtual Jeep Club
5631 From: Ross Skinner <rskinner@s...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 8:25am
Subject: 35's and other Stuff
Well, after all of the fun at Parker I have seen the light. Being locked in the front is fine for the loose stuff and 3-3.5 but with a manual trans and carb it is locked at both ends and 35's for me. Man was it a blast at Parker and I really learned some stuff while there. One is to chain your motor so if your mounts fail you do NOT chew your radiator. Two, low, low gears are the ticket for those rocks. Three, RPM is death to a stock front axel Ujoint when it grabs rock and is locked.
So, now all I have to do is beg and grovel for the funds to accomplish this slight upgrade.:-) By the way, Bill Mish and Greg Banfield helped me get my TeraLow4:1 in before the trip and I would have been in trouble without it.
Sorry my 33 BFG/MT's are not for sale, they are going on my Dodge 4x4 V10. Now I have to decide on which 35's to go with and which rear locker.
The fun never ends..
Ross
84 CJ7
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5632 From: Larry Maggio <lmaggio@p...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 2:00pm
Subject: Re: 35's and other Stuff
Ross.... how did the Tera Low install go? Did you just buy it or did you also by a rebuild kit?
Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross Skinner
To: azvjc
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 9:25 AM
Subject: [az_vjc] 35's and other Stuff
Well, after all of the fun at Parker I have seen the light. Being locked in the front is fine for the loose stuff and 3-3.5 but with a manual trans and carb it is locked at both ends and 35's for me. Man was it a blast at Parker and I really learned some stuff while there. One is to chain your motor so if your mounts fail you do NOT chew your radiator. Two, low, low gears are the ticket for those rocks. Three, RPM is death to a stock front axel Ujoint when it grabs rock and is locked.
So, now all I have to do is beg and grovel for the funds to accomplish this slight upgrade.:-) By the way, Bill Mish and Greg Banfield helped me get my TeraLow4:1 in before the trip and I would have been in trouble without it.
Sorry my 33 BFG/MT's are not for sale, they are going on my Dodge 4x4 V10. Now I have to decide on which 35's to go with and which rear locker.
The fun never ends..
Ross
84 CJ7
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5633 From: Lisa <jeepcj8@h...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 4:33pm
Subject: Cleanup Weekend Report
Barry and I went out about 1:00 today to pick up trash at
the designated area. The Game & Fish had a trailer there
with a display rack of many different booklets. We signed in
and were given plactic bags. We drove towards the powerlines
past the dumpster looking for trash. After seeing one errant
can, we stopped. It was then easier to see trash as it was
usually at the bases of the trees and bushes. We filled 3
bags and 1/2 the bed of the truck with fencing, 1/2 of a 55
gal drum, a cabinet, the tub of a washing machine, and a
4x6x8 beam.
Now you wouldn't think this would be enjoyable, but believe
it or not, Barry and I had a good time. The weather was
perfect, and it was nice to get out in the desert. Between
whispers of "ouch, ouch, ouch" as we were scratched trying
to get those bottles under the catclaw, was a yell of "hey,
cool!" as Barry found some weird gear shaft that looked
brand new. I learned not to pick up the white paper towels,
as they were used for .... bathroom duties...oh, well.
The area is used extensively by dirt bikes, atv's, and
rails. Very nice riding area. There was a large dust devil
as we were collecting trash---how can people complain about
dust? Closing this area will not help the dust
situation...much.
Anyway, participating in a cleanup is more enjoyment than
work. We both said we looked forward to the next cleanup
weekend. I think there needs to be way more participation
than we had this weekend though.
Lisa & Barry
5634 From: Stu Olson <solson8@u...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 6:08pm
Subject: Re: 35's and other Stuff
Hi Ross,
Sounds like you had way too much fun at Parker!
I just got back to the house from a nice run with the Mrs. today. It was the first day out after installing the 4.56 gears, new Dana 44 rear axle with Detroit Locker, and the Detroit Truetrac in the front axle. (these were the major changes from 3.73 with an open front and a factory LSD rear)
I can only comment on the before and after as to how the TJ performed. I am completely happy with the Detroit Locker. It is very well mannered on the street (I don't ever find snow so don't care about manners on that). With the new BFG MTs, that combo hooked up really good. In fact, I was fortunate enough to strap a Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 today twice...once after he high centered his frame (I pulled him backwards off the ledge....and then went ahead of him and pulled him up and over. I did have a slight traction problem, but all 4 tires were digging.....he was just a bit bigger than I was and when the frame is hitting in 3 spots, that is a lot of dead weight. A different angle with the strap fixed it.
Anyway, I ran the TJ through some other 3.5, 4 obstacles....ones that I had avoided (or gotten stuck on) with the previous setup and the TJ never even spun a tire today. The Detroit Locker has been around a long time and has a great reputation. Cheaper than the ARB and no spare parts to carry. I thought long and hard when I was getting mine...ARB or Detroit....ARB or Detroit....I finally started reading around and although I could find postings in NGs about ARB failing to engage, air line problems, solenoids failing, etc., I never found a posting that said my Detroit died today. That made up my mind.
Good luck on what ever you get and your new 35s!
Stu
Stu Olson N7QJP
Phoenix, AZ DM33vm
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ross Skinner [mailto:rskinner@s2bsi.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 9:25 AM
To: azvjc
Subject: [az_vjc] 35's and other Stuff
Well, after all of the fun at Parker I have seen the light. Being locked in the front is fine for the loose stuff and 3-3.5 but with a manual trans and carb it is locked at both ends and 35's for me. Man was it a blast at Parker and I really learned some stuff while there. One is to chain your motor so if your mounts fail you do NOT chew your radiator. Two, low, low gears are the ticket for those rocks. Three, RPM is death to a stock front axel Ujoint when it grabs rock and is locked.
So, now all I have to do is beg and grovel for the funds to accomplish this slight upgrade.:-) By the way, Bill Mish and Greg Banfield helped me get my TeraLow4:1 in before the trip and I would have been in trouble without it.
Sorry my 33 BFG/MT's are not for sale, they are going on my Dodge 4x4 V10. Now I have to decide on which 35's to go with and which rear locker.
The fun never ends..
Ross
84 CJ7
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5635 From: linda luik <minihummer@w...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 6:21pm
Subject: Re: Cleanup Weekend Report
The Az G&F are planning more cleanups in the same area on March 3-4 and
April 7-8 from 9:00am to noon.
I was out there in the morning. I think the group picked up enough car parts
to build one!
Linda
Lisa wrote:
> Barry and I went out about 1:00 today to pick up trash at
> the designated area. The Game & Fish had a trailer there
> with a display rack of many different booklets. We signed in
> and were given plactic bags. We drove towards the powerlines
> past the dumpster looking for trash. After seeing one errant
> can, we stopped. It was then easier to see trash as it was
> usually at the bases of the trees and bushes. We filled 3
> bags and 1/2 the bed of the truck with fencing, 1/2 of a 55
> gal drum, a cabinet, the tub of a washing machine, and a
> 4x6x8 beam.
> Now you wouldn't think this would be enjoyable, but believe
> it or not, Barry and I had a good time. The weather was
> perfect, and it was nice to get out in the desert. Between
> whispers of "ouch, ouch, ouch" as we were scratched trying
> to get those bottles under the catclaw, was a yell of "hey,
> cool!" as Barry found some weird gear shaft that looked
> brand new. I learned not to pick up the white paper towels,
> as they were used for .... bathroom duties...oh, well.
> The area is used extensively by dirt bikes, atv's, and
> rails. Very nice riding area. There was a large dust devil
> as we were collecting trash---how can people complain about
> dust? Closing this area will not help the dust
> situation...much.
> Anyway, participating in a cleanup is more enjoyment than
> work. We both said we looked forward to the next cleanup
> weekend. I think there needs to be way more participation
> than we had this weekend though.
> Lisa & Barry
>
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5636 From: Larry Maggio <lmaggio@p...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 7:39pm
Subject: Agua Fria River bed closure
A fellow Jeeper (Steve w/YJ & Revolvers) posted this thread on Jeeps
Unlimited....
"Well it happened...My favorite wheeling area was officially closed
yesterday. This place I speak of is affectionatly known as "The River Bed"
and is about 1.5 miles from my house. On weekends you would normally see
about 50-60 Jeeps and trucks as well as 30-40 cycles, quads, rails and many
other types of off road vehicles. You had quite a diverse terrain to choose
from, anywhere from granite boulder hills to large mud pits and everything
in between including a 200' deep sand pit. This was my playground
everyweekend for the past two years...it was a gathering place for people to
test their rigs and to meet to talk about the next trail run we were going
to do.
No more...I was outside working on my CB yesterday and my neighbors stopped
by and asked me what happened to my playgroung..."What do you mean?". They
informed me that there were huge cement pillars and barracades closing off
the entrance with "No Tresspassing" boldly painted on them.
I couldn't believe this so I had to drive by to check it out. Sure enough,
completely blocked off...it brought a tear to my eye."
He is talking about the area out on Cambelback in the 115ish ave. I bet it
is the most popular offroad area in the state.
Larry
5637 From: Ross Skinner <rskinner@s...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 9:08pm
Subject: RE:35's
Larry, it wasn't to bad getting it out and ready to swap. Bill did the gear swap for me and since the transfer case only had 60k on it and very little if any in 4x4 we only switched the gears. Tera does make a kit for the Dana and if I had more wear we would have put it in. It worked like a champ on the first try. My axels have 3.33's and that is really not going to work. When Im go to 35's I will need to go 4:10 or 4:56.
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5638 From: Ross Skinner <rskinner@s...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 9:11pm
Subject: Re: 35's and other Stuff
Yep, 35's will need the space. The other question to decide is spring over or body lift?
Either way it is Billy with the Sawzall........
----- Original Message -----
From: William Mish
To: Ross Skinner
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 3:17 PM
Subject: Re: [az_vjc] 35's and other Stuff
Heh, heh........ What is this strange affliction? "Honey, honest, something bit me while I was out there!" Just call me when you're ready to start cutting!!
WILDCAT
1955 WILLYS CJ3B
Custom Everything
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----- Original Message -----
From: Ross Skinner
To: azvjc
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 9:25 AM
Subject: [az_vjc] 35's and other Stuff
Well, after all of the fun at Parker I have seen the light. Being locked in the front is fine for the loose stuff and 3-3.5 but with a manual trans and carb it is locked at both ends and 35's for me. Man was it a blast at Parker and I really learned some stuff while there. One is to chain your motor so if your mounts fail you do NOT chew your radiator. Two, low, low gears are the ticket for those rocks. Three, RPM is death to a stock front axel Ujoint when it grabs rock and is locked.
So, now all I have to do is beg and grovel for the funds to accomplish this slight upgrade.:-) By the way, Bill Mish and Greg Banfield helped me get my TeraLow4:1 in before the trip and I would have been in trouble without it.
Sorry my 33 BFG/MT's are not for sale, they are going on my Dodge 4x4 V10. Now I have to decide on which 35's to go with and which rear locker.
The fun never ends..
Ross
84 CJ7
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5639 From: Stu Olson <solson8@u...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 9:49pm
Subject: Re: Agua Fria River bed closure
It is also the most trashed looking too. (my opinion)
Stu
Stu Olson N7QJP
Phoenix, AZ DM33vm
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Maggio [mailto:lmaggio@p...]
>Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 20:39
>To: az_vjc@egroups.com
>Subject: [az_vjc] Agua Fria River bed closure
>
>
>A fellow Jeeper (Steve w/YJ & Revolvers) posted this thread on Jeeps
>Unlimited....
>
>"Well it happened...My favorite wheeling area was officially closed
>yesterday. This place I speak of is affectionatly known as "The River Bed"
>and is about 1.5 miles from my house. On weekends you would normally see
>about 50-60 Jeeps and trucks as well as 30-40 cycles, quads, rails and many
>other types of off road vehicles. You had quite a diverse terrain to choose
>from, anywhere from granite boulder hills to large mud pits and everything
>in between including a 200' deep sand pit. This was my playground
>everyweekend for the past two years...it was a gathering place for
>people to
>test their rigs and to meet to talk about the next trail run we were going
>to do.
>No more...I was outside working on my CB yesterday and my neighbors stopped
>by and asked me what happened to my playgroung..."What do you mean?". They
>informed me that there were huge cement pillars and barracades closing off
>the entrance with "No Tresspassing" boldly painted on them.
>
>I couldn't believe this so I had to drive by to check it out. Sure enough,
>completely blocked off...it brought a tear to my eye."
>
>He is talking about the area out on Cambelback in the 115ish ave. I bet it
>is the most popular offroad area in the state.
>
>
>Larry
>
>
>
>
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5640 From: <IlTODll@a...>
Date: Sat Feb 12, 2000 5:35pm
Subject: Re: Cleanup Weekend Report
I went to the cleanup on friday evening and took out 5 bags of trash and 8
tires. I understand that there were more people there earlier in the day,
but they had apparently packed up and left just prior to my arrival.
Compared to how it sounds, picking up trash in the desert isn't half bad and
I would have come back today (saturday) but I had already made plans.
Brian
PS -- so this Coves cleanup is on march 4th and 5th, right? I'll have to
see about keeping those days open 'cuz I'm ready for more.