Are you a Big Dog? Upcoming trip......

[Goatman]

You don't have to be a big dog to be cool, and you don't have to be a big dog to have fun, but you do have to be a big dog to go on this trip. :)

We've decided to make the next Best of the West trip a fund raiser for the Surprise Canyon legal fund. So, if you're interested in a fun week of wheeling hard trails in the Arizona desert with some crazy NAXJA people, are willing to kick in $100 donation to Friends of Panamint Valley to reserve your spot, are in the SW or are willing to travel, aren't afraid of body damage, and can meet the equipment requirements.....keep reading.

The dates of next years trip are Feb 20-26. We'll be wheeling around Phoenix and Parker in AZ. Each year we've somehow managed to run six hard trails in seven days, in three different locations, and that's the plan for this trip.

Here's the basic equipment requirements. 33" tires minimum, two lockers, no D35's, no 260x front axle joints, no stock gears, low t-case gears with a stick, axle joints must have full circle clips or welded caps. Spicer front axles not recommended with 35" tires, and not allowed with over 35" tires, unless it's a D60. 8.25's are Ok for 35's with alloy axles. D44's recomend alloy shafts with 35's, must have alloy shafts over 35's. No stock steering with 35" tires or larger, and not recommended with 33's. The proper skid plates, body armor, spare tire, spare parts, and winch are assumed. Winch cable must be poly rope or be free of kinks if wire rope. Oh, and you need to have a thick skin......and be willing to wheel with the likes of Hinkley and CRASH. :D

Post up if you have questions. If you want a spot on the trip post or PM me with your e-mail address and a list of how your rig is equipped, and some of the trails you've run. Full details will be e-mailed as they are available. Spots are limited.

[Kejtar]

We've decided to make the next Best of the West trip a fund raiser for the Surprise Canyon legal fund.

Will there be a donation jar for those that can't make it?



low t-case gears with a stick
Low t-case gears or alltogether crawl ration? How do 33's with 4.88's and stock tcase sound? I'll have to see what my vacation time looks like for next year, but maybe... I should know after the 1st of the year after all the projects are scheduled.

[CW]

What about a d44 with allow shafts, for 36's? I doubt I can make it I jsut want to know.

[Goatman]

What about a d44 with allow shafts, for 36's? I doubt I can make it I jsut want to know.


"D44's recommend alloy shafts with 35's, must have alloy shafts over 35's."

[Beezil]

mentioning crash and hinkley are likely to keep more people away than the mechanical requirements.

that was genius.

[Paul S]

Will there be a donation jar for those that can't make it?

Low t-case gears or alltogether crawl ration? How do 33's with 4.88's and stock tcase sound? I'll have to see what my vacation time looks like for next year, but maybe... I should know after the 1st of the year after all the projects are scheduled.


You could certainly donate regardless, you'll get extra props for that.

With a manual you'll need low t-case gears, as even with 5.38 R&P you won't be low enough if you're only running the stock t-case.

Paul

[XJEEPER]

WOOOF WOOOF!!.......er, yipe yipe.......

[woody]

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To Ride This Ride!

[rockin'_phil]

sounds fun. too bad i dont meet requirements. hey richard you need a spotter or co-pilot?

[Porch Puppy]

Richard...spotter????

[rockin'_phil]

goatman, so that way i have an excuse to tag along

[TRNDRVR]

:dunno: I wonder if I'll have my rig done in time?
Dana 44s front and rear.
4:88s.
Superior 33 spline Super 44 for the rear.
ARB, Warn/Superior/CTM's high steer up front.
You've seen the rest of my rig.
I'll try, but probably doubtful.
Dan.

[Jes]

:dunno: I wonder if I'll have my rig done in time?
Dana 44s front and rear.
4:88s.
Superior 33 spline Super 44 for the rear.
ARB, Warn/Superior/CTM's high steer up front.
You've seen the rest of my rig.
I'll try, but probably doubtful.
Dan.

Dan, I'd say you're qualified merely on the fact that you've survived Johnson Valley with us. ;)

[TRNDRVR]

Dan, I'd say you're qualified merely on the fact that you've survived Johnson Valley with us. ;)Thanks for the compliment. :thumbup:
I'm trying as hard as I can to get this done. Lot's of money and lot's of parts chasing. It's going to be nice when it's done. You guys doing JV again this year? I haven't noticed anything posted on it yet. JV was cool last year, except maybe the 90mph wind storm.
Thanks,
Dan.

[BrettM]

looks like I only lack the winch, is that really necessary?

regardless, I'll still be in school in Michigan in February, maybe next time...

[Jes]

winch, is that really necessary?



Yes!

[AzRick]

I've been out scouting some new trails up at Table Mesa rd.

I've found at 2 new trails that I didn't know about, Collateral Damage and Die Harder. Collateral Damage is fairly short with about 7-8 kickass waterfalls up a narrow wash. Probably a 4.5, and would be tough in an XJ in a couple spots. Die Harder is a way cool trail up a beautiful canyon with big waterfalls, and really big rocks. It would easily take all day, or more, with 10+ rigs. It's a 4.5+.

I hope to run both of those before February.

Other trails out there at 4.5 or above are Anaconda, Annihilator, Armegeddon, Twisted (5.0)

Is this being limited to a certain number of rigs?? Most of the trails I mentioned are pretty hardcore, and having a shitload of rigs may be an issue. Maybe we could have two different groups running different trails??

Looking forward to it.

Rick

[4ward]

If Rick and Hinkley are going, I'm definately not wasting my time coming out :laugh3: Besides, my rig isn't worthy.

[Lincoln]

If Rick and Hinkley are going, I'm definately not wasting my time coming out :laugh3: Besides, my rig isn't worthy.

It's tough to be hardcore.

[Jabeepa]

I will be there for the weekend runs. Still have to work and go to school during the week. I have run the first part of Anaconda at table mesa. We had to stop early because someone cracked their knuckle in half. Maybe I will get to see the rest of the trail this time!
Stefanie

[FlexyJOE]

I've been out scouting some new trails up at Table Mesa rd.

I've found at 2 new trails that I didn't know about, Collateral Damage and Die Harder. Collateral Damage is fairly short with about 7-8 kickass waterfalls up a narrow wash. Probably a 4.5, and would be tough in an XJ in a couple spots. Die Harder is a way cool trail up a beautiful canyon with big waterfalls, and really big rocks. It would easily take all day, or more, with 10+ rigs. It's a 4.5+.

I hope to run both of those before February.

Other trails out there at 4.5 or above are Anaconda, Annihilator, Armegeddon, Twisted (5.0)

Is this being limited to a certain number of rigs?? Most of the trails I mentioned are pretty hardcore, and having a shitload of rigs may be an issue. Maybe we could have two different groups running different trails??

Looking forward to it.

Rick



Yup, Rick those trails would be a problem with more than 5-6 rigs. As soon as Rick and I get a chance to run Die Harder, we will post pictures of the run. As of now, I think our plan is to do it Thanksgiving day weekend, assuming we survive JV. Both of our rigs will be getting ALOT of rack time in the next week and a half. This is going to be one kick ass trail guys, so keep your eyes open for pictures. We will take pre and post run pictures of the Jeep's cause its gonna be UGLY.


Joe
Absolute Offroad 602-248-8949

[XJJPR]

Yup, .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ............UGLY.


Joe
Absolute Offroad 602-248-8949


You really should link that sig also!

It would be totally over the top then! :rolleyes:


hinkley

[FlexyJOE]

There ya go Hinkley, You whiney little Beotch. :rattle:


Joe
Absolute Offroad 602-248-8949

[XJJPR]

There ya go Hinkley, You whiney little Beotch. :rattle:


Joe
Absolute Offroad 602-248-8949



That's not linked!


Make it green too.


hinkley

[XJJPR]

BTW setup your voice mail Dumbo, how am I going to order parts if I can't leave a message while you're playing on NAXJA??

:dunno:


hinkley

[FlexyJOE]

Um, I have 3 lines there. 1 Phone, 1 Fax, and 1 is internet/ 800 number. So, If you got that recording, I was on the phone, cause I know you dont have the 800 #...:)

[FarmerMatt]

Step up, be a man & get a 900 #. Does anyone know what Hinkley's talking about?:dunno:

Matt

[XJJPR]

Um, I have 3 lines there. 1 Phone, 1 Fax, and 1 is internet/ 800 number. So, If you got that recording, I was on the phone, cause I know you dont have the 800 #...:)


What no website yet????


hinkley

[4ward]

Step up, be a man & get a 900 #. Does anyone care what Hinkley's talking about?:dunno:

Matt

fixed

[XJJPR]

fixed

What slow at the shop so you decided to come back and speak up?????


hinkley

[FlexyJOE]

ME??? No I am F'ing Slammed....Got alot to do before the Boss lets me take off to JV....:) Boy, I love that.... :laugh3:


Joe

[Goatman]

I've been out scouting some new trails up at Table Mesa rd.

I've found at 2 new trails that I didn't know about, Collateral Damage and Die Harder. Collateral Damage is fairly short with about 7-8 kickass waterfalls up a narrow wash. Probably a 4.5, and would be tough in an XJ in a couple spots. Die Harder is a way cool trail up a beautiful canyon with big waterfalls, and really big rocks. It would easily take all day, or more, with 10+ rigs. It's a 4.5+.

I hope to run both of those before February.

Other trails out there at 4.5 or above are Anaconda, Annihilator, Armegeddon, Twisted (5.0)

Is this being limited to a certain number of rigs?? Most of the trails I mentioned are pretty hardcore, and having a shitload of rigs may be an issue. Maybe we could have two different groups running different trails??

Looking forward to it.

Rick

Rick, I saw those trails listed in the Jamboree trail list, and they sound good. Die Harder definitely sounds like a BOTW kind of trail. I think final run plans will depend on how much of the Table Mesa stuff we want to run.

Those considering joining us need to take seriously the potential for body damage and breakage. As usual, we'll see how many actually make the trip........

:D

[Goatman]

sounds fun. too bad i dont meet requirements. hey richard you need a spotter or co-pilot?

Don't need a spotter. We have a funny no spotting rule........no spotting unless the driver asks for it, which happens, but not too often.

My Dad's riding shotgun, like he usually does on these trips. Now if I just had a back seat.......

:) :)

[Goatman]

You guys doing JV again this year? I haven't noticed anything posted on it yet. JV was cool last year, except maybe the 90mph wind storm.
Thanks,
Dan.

Very soon...........

Same time as last year.....it's an annual trip.

Dan, the build up sounds good. Get 'er done, and bring some tri tip.

:)

[rockin'_phil]

well it didnt hurt to ask. havent been out in a while.

[Roxtar]

What's the plan for lodging/camping?

[FarmerMatt]

We stay at KOA's near the trails.

Matt

[Lupine]

I'm so effing jealous. :cry:

[TRNDRVR]

Any updated info on this trip???

[FarmerMatt]

Any updated info on this trip???

It's an ancient Chinese secret, but there are rumors floating that the love-birds will be in attendance. :kissyou:

Matt

[FarmerMatt]

For posterity...

http://home.earthlink.net/%7Epigie/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/image197.jpg

[bj-666]

i just want to know how that person got so perfectly high centered on that rock. looks like something they would have in an add for warn!!

[Geepfreak]

But I wanna be a big dog!,,, but unfortuntaly, I am not!. NEXT YEAR maybe..