AZ BS Thread 4²0

Hey Rob!

I'd say replace the whole rack (oem) and if you get the rack prior.. I'd also recommend swapping the bushings like you mentioned to Poly. You'll probably find that your bushings are shot.. and that's where the slop is coming from. Ask me how I know. When I replaced my rack, I swapped in Poly bushings at the same time. It is a PITA.. you have to cut/grind/burn/press the old bushings out. That's the worst part. Then press new bushings in. That next rack will last you until you're ready for the next big upgrade or get rid of it. Locally.. not sure who can help out shop wise these days.. and the same with the Toyota hookup.. but I can help if you can't find a reputable shop. I'd recommend Desert Toy Shop if anything.

 

Looking for a camping spot between Casa Grande and Tucson. Anything interesting to see and do in the area?

 

Picacho peak For camping unless you're looking for remote area. Maybe checkout Sasco ruins and camp around there.

 

You can hike Picacho Peak which is slightly sketchy.
http://www.arizonahikersguide.com/all-hikes/hike-picacho-peak-pichacho

Also there is some decent wild camping in Ironwood Forest National Monument. TONS of Saguaro which is cool to see/camp near. Theres a bunch of random shit to explore out there too, old military sites, an enormous mine that you can drive around and see, also some hikes around the "big" mountain in the middle of Ironwood where there are some open mine shafts you can explore.
https://goo.gl/maps/cR9FgMf6ux8L2mT7A

 

just bought new brake parts. I used Camelback but there are no more deals. I called up and was told their pricing is competitive nationwide, it was. I miss when the deals were better.

 

Online parts department is separate from retail parts department. You have to order online and mark as pick up at check out. If you call in, you have to ask specifically for online parts. Pickup is also in a separate building.

 

I think the Ironwood forest area is for me. What is the condition of Sasco rd? I have a class A but am not afraid and also don't want to be stupid. Thanks for the suggestions and info.

 

Sasco road is questionable. There are a few washes that flood, one in particular gets really bad, like 6+ feet deep at times and since it just rained a bunch Id stay away. You're much better off taking Marana Rd to Silverbell. It turns to dirt around the intersection of Pipeline. Dont take pipeline with a trailer(or at all) its more trail than road. Camp somewhere near the spot on google maps that shows "Ironwood Campsite." There are numerous pull-offs in that area. Some are more developed camping, one even has a pit toilet, others are farther off the road and just spots where its obvious that people camp.

 

yeah. I know.

 

I talk to Tanner at Earnhardt on power and do the same, Been in there many times. Order online and when i went in to pick up we would double check the part# on his computer to the one ordered. Very helpful if the number wasn't clear or I was confused.

 

Thanks, very helpful. I read on another site that there is a bridge on Silverbell that has a 6k lb limit. that would be a disaster, any idea where the bridge is?

 

Man you're getting picky There is a bridge with a 6000lb weight limit. There is a small section of one lane road. The rating definitely seems low based on the construction of the bridge, it just looks beefier than that. Also there are quite a few homes in a couple areas past that bridge and surely there are trucks that weigh a lot more than 6000lbs that live back there. If you look on google earth there are tons of RVs and trailers on the other side of that bridge.
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.4630159,-111.4631592,325m/data=!3m1!1e3

 

Its just gross weight, youll be fine

 

The weight limit on that bridge and yoga pants are not the same...

 

Thanks for the reply. I am at 15k lbs and am not wearing yoga pants. Now do you see why I ask?

 

you're at 15k gross?

 

he has a earth roamer

 

Cant tell if this is a joke or not

 

Yeah a joke. Well atleast I think so. He may have one.

 

Made me laugh before I even knew it was a joke so I guess it didn't matter. The GVWR of a Tacoma is under 6k pounds so now I'm curious what the set up is