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Arizona Offroading Pictures

Discussion in 'Arizona' started by JTS2016TACO, May 4, 2014.

  1. Jul 8, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    BDMcGuire

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    In other news. Some rock that I hit knocked my alignment straighter and also has my steering wheel sitting better than when we started.
     
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    Workin' on it....
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  3. Jul 9, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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    mmrocek Name is Bill Burke, and this was an exercise.

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    icons, 4.88’s, winch, sliders, skids and some dinky little 285’s
    North of the 101 between Scottsdale Rd and 56th St is my favorite area to do some quick suspension testing. Also if you haven't jumped your truck in a bit, there are a few good places there to do that. Last weekend went with a Jeeper to do some testing prior to doing the Rubicon Trail and he successfully got himself nice and stuck in less than 10 mins. Tacoma winch to the rescue.

    IMG_3621.jpg

    IMG_3624.jpg

     
  4. Jul 9, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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    I cringe every time someone pulls someone else out in reverse
     
  5. Jul 9, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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    mmrocek

    mmrocek Name is Bill Burke, and this was an exercise.

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    icons, 4.88’s, winch, sliders, skids and some dinky little 285’s
    No idea on that one, tons of random tracks UTV/ATV and full width... is there a place to check if off limits? No signage posted.
     
  6. Jul 9, 2018 at 10:36 AM
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    mmrocek

    mmrocek Name is Bill Burke, and this was an exercise.

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    icons, 4.88’s, winch, sliders, skids and some dinky little 285’s
    Also we always leave with more dust than we bring in, because you know, keep the trails clean.
     
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  7. Jul 9, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    @stumbles suffered from that yesterday, but likely was already weakened since it was more of a CV issue it appeared.

    I need something on the rear as I was having to get after it climbing in reverse to pull @BDMcGuire up from his stuck.
     
  8. Jul 9, 2018 at 10:58 AM
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    stumbles 1 eye

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    Most likely weakened already. They have seen their share of usage. Sucked that it didn't break from doing something cool.
     
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  9. Jul 9, 2018 at 11:20 AM
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    What's the issue with pulling someone out in reverse?
     
  10. Jul 9, 2018 at 11:24 AM
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    tubbsisland I took snowtanks beer

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    it is... huge fine if you're caught too.

    x2
     
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    Ring and Pinion is weaker in reverse due to running on the normal coast side of the gears. They are trying to leverage away from each other.
     
  12. Jul 9, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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    tubbsisland

    tubbsisland I took snowtanks beer

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    there are posted no trespassing signs all over the place... like every 50 feet along Scottsdale Rd. They're pretty hard to miss

    Edit: At least there use to be.
     
  13. Jul 9, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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    I will look for them next time. Been there a few time and have not seen any. Always enter just behind where the native americans sell their stuff...
     
  14. Jul 9, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    tubbsisland I took snowtanks beer

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    well, its closed and you're looking at a ticket and a huge fine it you're ever caught. Its been closed since like 2008, we used to call it the Waterhole in high school because of the old tank out there that usually has water or mud. Was a popular spot for desert parties back in the day.
     
  15. Jul 9, 2018 at 11:42 AM
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    Thanks for the heads up. Now I wonder how large the fine really would be and the likelihood of actually getting caught. Sometimes I use that route to bypass traffic on the 101 when there is an accident or some such.
     
  16. Jul 9, 2018 at 11:45 AM
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    Gotcha. Makes sense. Thanks
     
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    tubbsisland

    tubbsisland I took snowtanks beer

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    scroll down scottsdale road on google street view looking west, you can see them nailed to the fence posts.
     
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    mmrocek

    mmrocek Name is Bill Burke, and this was an exercise.

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    Found one, I think! That is a bit down the road from where I usually turn in... Well damn.

    sign.jpg
     
  19. Jul 9, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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    tubbsisland

    tubbsisland I took snowtanks beer

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    Wheres the "told you so" emoji when you need one lol

    Don't quote me on this but I believe the fines start at $200 for the "dust control" and work their way up, its state trust land so theres a whole plethora of things they could fine you for
     
  20. Jul 9, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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    mmrocek

    mmrocek Name is Bill Burke, and this was an exercise.

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    OK, ok, so where is a good, rutted out road to test suspensions and do a jump or two close to North Phoenix? Hoping for something closer than Table Mesa..?
     

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