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JeepAndrew's AZ Trail Runs/Campouts

Discussion in 'Arizona' started by JeepAndrew, Feb 26, 2013.

  1. Aug 31, 2015 at 8:05 AM
    signalbobby

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    #longwheelbaseproblems
    <-- doesnt have t-case skid. i might ride around with someone else on saturday.
     
  2. Aug 31, 2015 at 8:07 AM
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    Just have a spotter for the steps and you will be fine.
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2015 at 12:41 PM
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    Mesa, AZ to NM to OK to UT back to Mesa
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    12 OR DCSB 4x4 265/75/16 Goodyear Ultra Terrain wrapped on MB352's. OME 886's w/5100's front and back, and Dakars. Derped Emblems. KM Fab sliders, Mobtown Front and back bumpers w/tire gate, KM Fab Bed Rack, Bestop Supertop, Matt Gecko bed lights. Tree Smashed Taco 06 OR AC Prerunner! OME 885 with 5100's in front, TSB and AAL with 5125's in back. 30" light bar in the valance.
    The only thing I kept hitting was my trailer hitch and electrical plug on those steps and I wasn't even lifted at the time.
     
  4. Aug 31, 2015 at 12:44 PM
    2ndGenJonny

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    You ran the 4x4 route?
     
  5. Aug 31, 2015 at 1:02 PM
    signalbobby

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    i've broken 2 trailer plug bracket while lifted. 1st time @Rice Peak on the stair case, 2nd time was @ Chiva Falls right before entering the falls area to stop.
     
  6. Aug 31, 2015 at 1:21 PM
    PLC721

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    Yeah like 3 years ago a few pre runners did the harder rug road trail
     
  7. Aug 31, 2015 at 1:22 PM
    2ndGenJonny

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    Wow, any assistance?
     
  8. Aug 31, 2015 at 3:20 PM
    Brian007Taco

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    12 OR DCSB 4x4 265/75/16 Goodyear Ultra Terrain wrapped on MB352's. OME 886's w/5100's front and back, and Dakars. Derped Emblems. KM Fab sliders, Mobtown Front and back bumpers w/tire gate, KM Fab Bed Rack, Bestop Supertop, Matt Gecko bed lights. Tree Smashed Taco 06 OR AC Prerunner! OME 885 with 5100's in front, TSB and AAL with 5125's in back. 30" light bar in the valance.
    Not down the steps.
     
  9. Aug 31, 2015 at 3:21 PM
    Brian007Taco

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    Mesa, AZ to NM to OK to UT back to Mesa
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    12 OR DCSB 4x4 265/75/16 Goodyear Ultra Terrain wrapped on MB352's. OME 886's w/5100's front and back, and Dakars. Derped Emblems. KM Fab sliders, Mobtown Front and back bumpers w/tire gate, KM Fab Bed Rack, Bestop Supertop, Matt Gecko bed lights. Tree Smashed Taco 06 OR AC Prerunner! OME 885 with 5100's in front, TSB and AAL with 5125's in back. 30" light bar in the valance.
    Yep, with Jeep assistance!
     
  10. Aug 31, 2015 at 9:49 PM
    JeepAndrew

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    There was some towing involved.. A few long, steep shale covered hillclimbs on Rug Road.
     
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  11. Sep 1, 2015 at 5:08 PM
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    Man in order for me to make this i would have 13 hour drive one way, which I've been doing night shift getting off at midnight.. I'd have to either take work off Friday and leave Sunday morning and hope I have no problems at all :p gunna cost easily 500 bucks in gas and food. But I missssss it meh
     
  12. Sep 1, 2015 at 6:53 PM
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    Do it Cody!
     
  13. Sep 2, 2015 at 10:01 AM
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    Rug Road/Turkey Creek 2015....ROUND 2....FIGHT!!

    November 6th - 8th (Friday-Sunday)

    Ladies and gents, it's that time again!

    In-depth Trail Info in the OP:http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/arizona/265528-jeepandrews-az-trail-runs-campouts.html

    Background Info
    Rug Road is an historic 23 mile AZ ranching/mining 4WD trail that crosses the Galiuro Mountains East of Mammoth, over to Turkey Creek and the town of Klondyke. *This trail is Rated 3.5 - 4/5 depending on summer storms* Due to the number of 4WD attendees, we may split into two groups that will be 20 minutes apart on the trail.

    Highlights/Obstacles
    -The Tire Chute
    -Carpet Hill
    -Table Mountain Pass
    -Smelter/mine ruins at Table Mountain Mine
    -Abandoned cabins at Bleak Spring and Parson's Grove
    -Moab-style wheeling and scenery at east 1/4th of trail
    -Bad-ass camping in Turkey Creek at east end of trail

    Saturday Day Trip
    -Ghost-Town Site of Aravaipa
    -Sein Fein/Head Center Mine (Requires 1/4 Mile Hike & Flashlights for Underground Exploring)
    -Grand Central Silver/Lead Mine

    This trip is 2WD/PreRunner friendly via alternate route (aka "Operation Backdoor Penetration") from either Thatcher (East of Globe) or Wilcox (East of Tucson).

    **4WD Route Requirements**
    -Larger than stock tires
    -Minimum 2" of lift
    -Rock sliders
    -CB Radio or HAM is recommended
    -Tread Lightly

    DISCLAIMER
    *Pin striping is very possible. If you drive without care or fail to meet any requirements you may suffer severe vehicle damage*


    4WD MEET INFO
    The Tucson 4WD group will meet at The Valero Gas Station in Catalina @ 0730-0800
    15240 N Oracle Rd, Catalina AZ 85739

    Final stop for fuel and supplies for the group and Phoenix crew will be at the Circle K in Mammoth @ 0830-0900
    307 Highway 77, Mammoth AZ 85618
    *Depending on the number of stops, Rug Road takes a minimum of 6 Hours to run*

    4X4 LIST
    1. @JeepAndrew
    2. @Pitchfork311
    3. @iJonny + 1
    4. @Prise + 1
    5. @a.smo & @swalters
    6. @Desert Drifter + 1
    7. @doyouevenprerun
    8. @CQB 1911
    9. @Rc taco
    10.

    2WD MEET INFO
    The Tucson 2WD group will meet at the Pilot Gas Station off I-10 & Craycroft @ 0800
    5570 East Travel Plaza Way, Tucson AZ 85756
    *With a stop in Wilcox to top off, this route is roughly 4 hours*

    The Phoenix 2WD group will meet at the QuikTrip on Greenfield South of the 60 @0730
    1733 South Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85206
    *With a stop in Globe (Circle K- 2011 U.S. 70, Globe, AZ 85501) to top off, this route is about 4 hours*

    2WD LIST/OPERATION BACK DOOR PENETRATION
    1. @Milota95
    2. @signalbobby
    3. @Brian007Taco
    4. @snowtank + @mrs.snowtank
    5. @T4C0CH40S + 1
    6. @JTS2014TACO + 1
    7. @Zona Scout +1
    8. @outdoorAZ +1
    9.
    10.
     
  14. Sep 2, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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    I might be in for this one. might be a good time to drop my truck off to get finished after
     
  16. Sep 2, 2015 at 8:03 PM
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  17. Sep 2, 2015 at 8:32 PM
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    12 OR DCSB 4x4 265/75/16 Goodyear Ultra Terrain wrapped on MB352's. OME 886's w/5100's front and back, and Dakars. Derped Emblems. KM Fab sliders, Mobtown Front and back bumpers w/tire gate, KM Fab Bed Rack, Bestop Supertop, Matt Gecko bed lights. Tree Smashed Taco 06 OR AC Prerunner! OME 885 with 5100's in front, TSB and AAL with 5125's in back. 30" light bar in the valance.
    Do it Cliff!
     
  18. Sep 3, 2015 at 9:04 AM
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    Ive run Rug Road quite a few times, its a great trail. My truck caught fire coming down into the canyon during the Bill Burke trip way back when. If I can get the time away and get my truck pieced back together by then I'll try and make it.
     
  19. Sep 3, 2015 at 12:27 PM
    Brian007Taco

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    12 OR DCSB 4x4 265/75/16 Goodyear Ultra Terrain wrapped on MB352's. OME 886's w/5100's front and back, and Dakars. Derped Emblems. KM Fab sliders, Mobtown Front and back bumpers w/tire gate, KM Fab Bed Rack, Bestop Supertop, Matt Gecko bed lights. Tree Smashed Taco 06 OR AC Prerunner! OME 885 with 5100's in front, TSB and AAL with 5125's in back. 30" light bar in the valance.
    Don't just try, make it happen. :)
     
  20. Sep 4, 2015 at 12:43 PM
    The Fluffer

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    Jeepers here will be running a Jeep with ya we always gotta stop and fix his XD :stirthepot:
     
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