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Discussion in 'Arizona' started by RPS1030, Mar 7, 2016.

  1. Nov 11, 2016 at 10:23 AM
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    Nice..



    And no Mooseknuckles... I just tagged the usual people that are down for this stuff. I dont expect this to happen until after Jan 1st TBH. Just too mich going on and some people need to fix their rigs.

    When the time comes im sure more will be interested like @Blender and you.

    Just not comfortable leaning on spotters like Ryan and Jason for 10 trucks on an unknown trail.
     
  2. Nov 11, 2016 at 10:26 AM
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    I like the idea of hiking it. Its 3 miles i believe.
     
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  3. Nov 11, 2016 at 10:29 AM
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    Hiking it as in putting 5 people in the 4Runner?

    Edit- let me up my insurance policy real quick
     
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  4. Nov 11, 2016 at 10:33 AM
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    shouldnt be depending on spotters anyways. if you arent comfortable enough on your own, dont go.

    I dont need a spotter.. so there's one less to worry about..
     
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  5. Nov 11, 2016 at 10:34 AM
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    Yea, yours or Jeepers would be good to scope it out.
     
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  6. Nov 11, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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    Pretty sure it was put up in the air and nothing is set. Call it a feeler if you will.

    I stated I tagged the usual suspects but forgot people like Josh and even Blender and I know they love that kind of challenge.

    Didnt mean to ruffle your feathers Josh. Great, you dont need a spotter. Neither does Conner most of the time. I prefer one personally and thats perfectly fine.
     
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  7. Nov 11, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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    le sigh....

    you guys take this too seriously.. @2ndGenJonny you didnt ruffle anyone's feathers... lol

    I'm not saying "spotters are bad, dont use them" or anything.. you guys are just making a big deal about being spotted... how many spotters vs rigs.. how many rigs total.

    just funny and over thinking imo.

    EDIT: regardless... have fun, be safe.
     
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  8. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:00 AM
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    3 years ago a small group tackled Elvis. Now many of us have enjoyed that trail repeatedly.

    Hopefully the same thing happens with this run.. if/when it happens.
     
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  9. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:07 AM
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    UPDATE: I Talked with a guy I work with who has done upper woodpecker lately. He said it wasn't too bad at all. And is do able with decent rigs. He wheels a land cruiser so its a bit shorter but he said he wouldn't be scared to do it in a truck either. Especially with lockers. He did it about 4 months ago
     
  10. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:14 AM
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    He has had it sense before I was even born. Nice rig for sure.
     
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  11. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:15 AM
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    I'm down for this whenever..
     
  12. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:28 AM
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    I can seat 4 including myself in the YJ.

    And call me tickled pink (Jeep) for when this run goes down
     
  13. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:31 AM
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  14. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    I needz no spotterz (usually) because wheel it like I dgaf
     
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    Hes in Tucson until Saturday, probably wont see it until later.
     
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  16. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:36 AM
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    Is that why you flopped? :)
     
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  17. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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    Negative sir. I had a spotter (good one too and was listening to him) but circumstances weren't in my favor and gravity took over :anonymous:
     
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  18. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:39 AM
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    Whats the status in the new cage? Had time to start it or has work been in the way?
     
  19. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:41 AM
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    I have the tube but haven't started it yet. This weekend I have two bedracks and a set of sliders to build so I may start taking measurements and entering them into my software.
     
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    Please post the CAD drawings when your done!
     

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