Head Count for 01-20-07 Run

[azdesertrhino]

Please only post here if you intend to attend the run on 01-20-07 in Florence.

Link to run description here:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=903170&page=2

go to post #21 in thread!


AzDesertRhino + 1

[XJ20]

XJ20

[Fergie]

Fergie and the Wyf

[bigazxj]

ME AND THE FAMILY.

[Grapeape_XJ]

Me & my daughter will be there.

[AZRockRunner]

Me and the Misses will be there with bells on.
:explosion

[o2bgpn]

I'm in (maybe with daughter and her friend again).

[XJSROCK]

Count me + a friend riding shotgun.

[CommandoXJ96]

Most likely I will be there.

[918Jeeper]

Count me as tentative.

[xjnco]

I'll be there, but don't have a CB or fire ext. yet. Working on it......:callme:

Mike

[Grapeape_XJ]

I'm getting my new 4.56s tomorrow, so Saturday will be a good day to see what they can do. I'm looking forward to the run. How's it looking for rain out there? anyone heard anything??

[XJ20]

It should be a good weekend to get out in the desert with a slight chance of rain and a high of 63°f.

I decided to go out to the florence area monday and pre run lower ajax to test some parts and welds I did to my truck over the weekend. My tranny cross member was cracked and I broke a tang on my front pinion yoke when I attempted a “diff” way up three feathers a few weeks ago. The front u-joint had walked almost completely out on a trail ride last weekend. I’m glad I gave the truck a good looking at and found these problems and everything held up fine.

Anyway I went up upper woodpecker and then down lower ajax and the trails are in good shape. I think when we wheel ajax and get near the upper end we will spend some time in a rock garden for those who want to give it a try. This small portion of the wash is said to be impassable in well’s book but I guess that’s a conservative statement or maybe that part of the wash has changed. It had been about three years since I was there.

It’s going to be a good time. http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/tipshades.gif

[AZRockRunner]

DANG steve, you cheated!!!!!

See you Saturday morning
CHEATER!!!!

LOL

:rattle:

[XJSROCK]

I don’t remember how to get to the trailhead so to those of you from the Phoenix area, could we meet at the Shell/Texaco station on US 60 where the freeway ends and continue from there? I haven't heard the trailhead meeting time yet, so I can't really suggest a time.

I sure am looking forward this run. Got my XJ back from the shop today!! Both ends of the bumper match now (the other side was sawed off!)the crack where the bumper bent is welded, and most importantly my front ARB is fixed so I'm back in business!!!

Thanks DesertFab, you're the Best!!!
Sandy:party:

[AZRockRunner]

Last I heard was pulling out from meeting spot at 830am. We from Tucson are leaving here and starting the presidential motorcade at 0600 from my place and heading to FJ to arrive right around 0800.

So, if there are any others from Tucson that want to run the convoy with us, chime in so we can get-r-done and get outta town.

:cheers:

[Grapeape_XJ]

I'll be heading out there from Surprise. I think the Tucson guys might be closer than that:spin1:. What time do you want to meet up at the Texaco?

[AZRockRunner]

If thats the TExaco in Florence, I think we should be there by 0800. We are going to try to beat that. I am a stickler about being early to time promised.

[1toughxj]

I'm in for Saturday.

[XJ20]

Great turnout so far.

Yes you can stop at the chevron (texaco) and get gas. Then go across the street to the mcd's where there is more parking. We will leave from there at 8:30am.

Meet Florence, Az 01-20-07
Leave mcd's 8:30am for Price rd.
Return Florence 5:00pm

There’s a mcd’s at 801 North Highway 79 Florence, AZ 85232
(highway 79 near gila river)
Here’s a map.
http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=801+North+Highway+79+Florence,+AZ +85232&ie=UTF8&om=0&z=12&ll=33.062486,-111.384544&spn=0.098979,0.278091&iwloc=addr (http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=801+North+Highway+79+Florence,+AZ+85232&ie=UTF8&om=0&z=12&ll=33.062486,-111.384544&spn=0.098979,0.278091&iwloc=addr)

[FLAGXJ]

Looks like I got my T-case fixed. Unless something else breaks, I'll be there.

[xjnco]

I'll see you guys at Oracle and Mckee around 6:30? :eyes:

Last I heard was pulling out from meeting spot at 830am. We from Tucson are leaving here and starting the presidential motorcade at 0600 from my place and heading to FJ to arrive right around 0800.

So, if there are any others from Tucson that want to run the convoy with us, chime in so we can get-r-done and get outta town.

:cheers:

[azdesertrhino]

I'll see you guys at Oracle and Mckee around 6:30? :eyes:

I'd like to leave there no later than 0630. My rig doesn't like to go real fast so I have to leave myself a little extra time. :dunno:

Anyone else meeting at Oracle and Magee McDonald's to caravan to Florence? :patriot:

[AZRockRunner]

Is it the Rig or the DRIVER?????
Just kidding Jim.

As we talked about this morning, we will meet at the McD's round 0600 - 0615 get coffee and get out of town.

So, if anyone else is meeting ujs there, lets get names so we can know your coming.

[XJSROCK]

I was referring to the Shell/Texaco past Apache Junction on Rt 60 not in FJ. It was a Shell turned into a Texaco or reverse. Now I'm confused.
Someone from Phoenix area please speak up. I'll meet wherever as long as I can follow you to the trail from there.

Thanks much,

Sandy

[1toughxj]

If you want, I can meet up with you at the Texaco off the US60 @ 7:45 and we can head down to meet up with the Tucson group that will be at McDonalds in Florence.

[xjnco]

[I'll be there before 6:15

Mike
520.678.0722


quote=AZRockRunner]Is it the Rig or the DRIVER?????
Just kidding Jim.

As we talked about this morning, we will meet at the McD's round 0600 - 0615 get coffee and get out of town.

So, if anyone else is meeting ujs there, lets get names so we can know your coming.[/quote]

[Grapeape_XJ]

Sandy/Ben,
I'll meet up with you guys at the Shell/Texaco @ 7:45 AM. Are you talking about the one out in Gold Canyon?

Ben H.

[1toughxj]

That's the one.

[CommandoXJ96]

Doesn't look like I'll be making it this trip. Have some other business to tend to; but you can count on me for sure next time. You guys have a great time, and be safe! The only that gets hurt should be sheetmetal if you get my drift. (and i want pics :D )

[o2bgpn]

I'll meet you at McD's on Oracle and Magee @ 0600.

[o2bgpn]

Last minute change, I can't make it after all. You folks have fun.

[XJSROCK]

Ben squared:

See you tomorrow morning at 0745. I'll be on CB Channel 4 enroute.

Thanks
Sandy

[azdesertrhino]

Last minute change, I can't make it after all. You folks have fun.

Sorry to see you can't make it Mike. We'll take a lot of pix, Might send you 1 or 2!!:shhh:

See you next trip!! :patriot:

[d10shun]

Count me in. There is rain expected Sat morn into the afternoon. Box canyon might have to be cancelled due to the flash flood danger. We can do lower and upper Woodpecker.

[Sven]

Bummer! I wasn't able to pick up an XJ in time. Have fun fellas! Next time I'm in!


-Steve

[azdesertrhino]

Bummer! I wasn't able to pick up an XJ in time. Have fun fellas! Next time I'm in!


-Steve

Steve,

Check and see if there is an open seat in someones rig and catch a ride with someone if possible. My two seats are full, my rear seat went away a few months ago.

Roof rack will be available if you really really want to go!!:laugh3:

Hope you can arrange something. :patriot:

[TUFFXJ]

I still may surprise everyone and show up

Btw
NAME change it matches my Plate now..
If I dont make the meeting place at MC'd's dont wait for me
AKA: Zipdrive

[AZRockRunner]

Matt, Text me if you head out. We are leaving my house at 0530 and picking up the prez at 0540ish and heading to the McD's at Oracle and Megee. We will leave there at 0630.

Hope to see you guys there. If not, I will be sure to have fun without ya... LOL

:cheers:

[xjnco]

It's snowing like mad right now, 2-3 inches so far!! I guess I'll have to leave earlierto make Tucson by 6:15, being my oun snowplow :)

[AZRockRunner]

YIPPEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeep is warming up and ready to roll.
See ya all there soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



NAXJA :patriot:

[rockwerks]

Ya all have fun and play safe on my B'day.........

[Sven]

Self Deleted

[AZRockRunner]

MAn, what a blast that was.
Pics to follow up soon.

Hopefully the Flag Staff guys made it home alright.

[XJSROCK]

I got a call about 11pm and they needed the stock steering I had offered. Evidently "Wounded XJ" was stopped somewhere between FJ and my house in Chandler, and they couldn't drive it due to extreme death wobble. David C. and the other guys from Flag came over and picked up the steering. When they left my house they were heading back to repair the XJ. I sure hope they're o.k.

Sandy

[FLAGXJ]

I got a call about 11pm and they needed the stock steering I had offered. Evidently "Wounded XJ" was stopped somewhere between FJ and my house in Chandler, and they couldn't drive it due to extreme death wobble. David C. and the other guys from Flag came over and picked up the steering. When they left my house they were heading back to repair the XJ. I sure hope they're o.k.

Sandy

Yeah. . . we made it. . . finally. . . at 5 am this morning. Nothing like a 24 hr marathon 4 wheelin trip. Woo Hoo! We took the steering back to wounded XJ and changed out the linkage part that broke. After we did that, "wounded XJ" was still experiencing major death wobble. We made it to a Wal Mart parking lot and switched out the steering stabilizer with the one that Sandy gave us and it fixed the problem!!! After that, our only problem was passengers that hung the drivers out to dry by falling asleep :). But anyway, we made it.

We want to say thanks again for all the help. Especially David and Sandy. You bailed us out. We had a blast and will definitely be signed up for the next one. As for wounded XJ. . . he's gonna go shopping first. hehe

[rockwerks]

Yeah. . . we made it. . . finally. . . at 5 am this morning. Nothing like a 24 hr marathon 4 wheelin trip. Woo Hoo! We took the steering back to wounded XJ and changed out the linkage part that broke. After we did that, "wounded XJ" was still experiencing major death wobble. We made it to a Wal Mart parking lot and switched out the steering stabilizer with the one that Sandy gave us and it fixed the problem!!! After that, our only problem was passengers that hung the drivers out to dry by falling asleep :). But anyway, we made it.

We want to say thanks again for all the help. Especially David and Sandy. You bailed us out. We had a blast and will definitely be signed up for the next one. As for wounded XJ. . . he's gonna go shopping first. hehe

glad to hear ya made it home. If there's anything Ive got lying around that can help out LMK

Brian

[bk2life]

cant wait for pics

[azdesertrhino]

cant wait for pics

Some pix posted at link below. There will be more shortly.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=904631

The mini trip report is at the link below:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=904703

See ya on the trails!! :patriot:

PS. Turn your name to RED (http://www.naxja.org/forum/announcement.php?f=172&a=47)!!

[AZRockRunner]

I know I sure had a blast. I learned ALOT about my rig and gained ALOT of confidence in her aswell.
My wife keeps telling me that my jeep is my mistress, so maybe I will nickname her " The Mistress"

Anyway, met alot of great people, had a great time. Cant wait till the next run and doing some more technical stuff.

I know it will be 2 - 3 weeks for me due to needing some things needing to be added to the rig like a SYE and skid plates and a working radio.

:firedevil

[FLAGXJ]

glad to hear ya made it home. If there's anything Ive got lying around that can help out LMK

Brian


thanks Brian. . . I think we both are going to upgrade our steering components after seeing how thin the drag link is. Pretty Scary IMO.

[rockwerks]

thanks Brian. . . I think we both are going to upgrade our steering components after seeing how thin the drag link is. Pretty Scary IMO.

a ZJ V8 stock steering setup is a bolt on upgrade, I ran it for several years without any problems. with 33's

[azdesertrhino]

a ZJ V8 stock steering setup is a bolt on upgrade, I ran it for several years without any problems. with 33's

I'll be looking around Tucson for these components but if you come up with some before I do, FIRST DIBS!!:patriot:

[FLAGXJ]

a ZJ V8 stock steering setup is a bolt on upgrade, I ran it for several years without any problems. with 33's

I've got a ZJ sitting in the back yard. I don't think the wife would appreciate me taking parts off though. I'll check it out. There are also numerous upgrades that I have found just in the last little bit (RE, Rusty's, etc.) that are pretty reasonable.

[azdesertrhino]

Keep us posted on what you find!! I really feel I need to do something to keep from becoming a victim of the rocks!! :helpme:

[rockwerks]

I've got a ZJ sitting in the back yard. I don't think the wife would appreciate me taking parts off though. I'll check it out. There are also numerous upgrades that I have found just in the last little bit (RE, Rusty's, etc.) that are pretty reasonable.

keep away from rusty;s Ive seen 3 pull apart on the trails :shocked:

[FLAGXJ]

keep away from rusty;s Ive seen 3 pull apart on the trails :shocked:

I was just looking at a heavy duty tie rod to start with. Something a little more stout than stock. I looked at mine when I got home this morning and I could see where I hit it on a rock twice. It was also slightly bent. I definitely want to upgrade before I hit another trail.