- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
