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Red Creek Live Tracks May 19 & 20, 2012

dzJeepChic — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:52:49 GMT

Watch our progress on this weekend's adventure to Red Creek! Here are links to our SPOT live maps:

Theksmith

Number 7 & dzJeepchic

Come back to this thread for pictures, video & trip report after we return! :rolleyes:

I understand a little more

Jklee — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:30:42 GMT

I found this on VJC

May 2012 Photography Contest - Vote Here!

Offroad Passport — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:50:51 GMT

Welcome to the Offroad Passport monthly photo contest! Entries from Premium Club and Advanced Members are accepted the 1st through the 15th of each month. Then its up to ALL Offroad Passport members to determine the winner! Place your votes now through the end of the month!

Every month the winning photo is entered in the Annual Shoot-Out for a chance to win a special commemorative Offroad Passport Tee-Shirt! Click here for details and how to enter: Photo Contest Rules.

Here are the entries for May 2012. Please vote for the one you like the most!

1. Cache Valley

2. Pusch Ridge Snowstorm

3. Roller-coaster Ride!

awesome Fiat prank?

theksmith — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:55:14 GMT

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technolo...164409656.html

New to the list

justruns — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:10:21 GMT

Hi !

My name is Roger Mullins and I am an avid 4 wheeler in San Diego. I'm semi-retired working part time for the local school district so I have lots of time to enjoy 4 wheeling. I drive a 2005 Jeep Rubicon and either tow it behind a large Camper or I tow an Off-Road Adventure Trailer behind the Jeep.

I am a member and the founder of JustRuns 4 Wheel Drive Club. http://www.justruns.com We are the most active 4 Wheel Drive Club in the Country. Over the past 10 years we have averaged over 5 Runs/Events per month.

Anyone can join JustRuns. There are no qualifications and there is no cost to join and there is NEVER a cost to participate.

Our Motto is:

No Meetings
No Officers
No Dues
No Politics
JustRuns !!

Brake Press?

klaykrusher — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:19:30 GMT

Need to make a couple 90 degree bends in 1/4" x 1 1/2" flat bar. Any one have a press who is close to I17 and the 101, else I'll take it to one of the local steel shops.

Tech Question: Grease type and ball joint removal

klaykrusher — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:12:29 GMT

So I have a couple questions.

Mechanic I am not, done some tinkerin', but it's time to dive in. I am replacing my driver side axle assembly. I have read through web and service manual instructions. They say to grease the splines, but cant seem to nail down the type/kind of grease to use. Some photos show a red grease, others with the standard blackish used for ball joints, u-joints etc. I assume the type matters. I'll also be contacting Toyota to get their specs, just wondered the opinions of others.

Also looking for tips/tricks to remove the upper ball joints. I have a puller, looks pretty straight forward. Called a shop for a quote and they wanted 170 labor and 1.6 hours per side. So not sure if there is more to it than meets the eye.

BadAss Montero on Craigslist AZ

fangars — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:44:50 GMT

Thinking about buying this.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/3016992576.html

Quote:

1994 Mitsubishi Montero SR 160k miles all service records from Mark Mitsubishi; new timing everything, all new gaskets, water pump and valve job at 130k all preventative maintenance (truck has never jumped time or anything like that)
35" Toyo A/T tires, 2" lift, rock bumper, rear Air locker, A/C, CD player, 3.5L DOHC V6.

Has a leaky coolant fitting on the back of the intake (small maybe a half quart in a month) this would need to be repaired before any long distance wheeling expeditions. The truck is driven daily and is reliable (I still wheel this truck) there are a few other minor issues; rear driver side window sometimes doesn't roll down, driverside CV is clicking, rear driverside bumper corner is beat up a bit, passenger door pocket needs new fasteners, one dash vent has a missing adjuster deal to aim the air. probably some other really minor old truck things here and there too.

This truck has been well loved and has lots of life left in it still but i can't afford driving and maintaining 3 of these.

Multi-Day: Cerro Gordo Ghost Town

justruns — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:27:49 GMT

On this trip on day 1 we will take the Swansea to Cerro Gordo trail near Lone Pine, CA.
On day two we will visit Manzanar WWII Internment Camp then visit the Reward Mine before going on the Mazorka Canyon Trail from Independence, CA to Big Pine, CA

http://www.justruns.com/files/2012CerroGordo.rtf

Roger
www.justruns.com

1,500 Horsepower Jeep Cherokee

scottL — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:11:26 GMT

http://bangshift.com/blog/Racing-Jun...-on-Earth.html

GLADIATOR (Crown King) Fire

GRUNT — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:06:33 GMT

The news just said that if the Gladiator fire jumps a canyon it will turn back towards the town of Crown King. The Forest Service says if it starts back towards the town, conditions dictate they will have to abandon all firefighting efforts in the town. :(

Jeep Cherokee rear bumper dual swingout tire and Jerry can carrier

PMA4x4 — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:01 GMT

I am selling my rear bumper. Details in the link. $700 obo

http://packmuleadventures.com/portal/4saleimages/rearbumper.html

JCR DIY Winch Bumper new and unbent FOR SALE

PMA4x4 — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:41:53 GMT

Mods please move to Parts and Equipment section

I have a brand new unbent and unwelded JCR Offroad DIY Winch bumper. I decided to go another route. I received this and then decided to build a different bumper. this is brand new as i got it. I even printed out the instructions.

$300
Will deliver East valley
Call or text Rob @ 480-275-9735

2012 Fourpeaks cleanup

crgeorge — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:30:37 GMT

Hi all,

It's the time of year that I like to announce this years Fourpeaks/Sugarloaf cleanup. This years cleanup will be held on Saturday November the 3rd. I know it's a while away but at least hopefully it will make everyone's calender. Last year we had a great turn out despite the weather with nearly 100 volunteers. We managed to fill 2 60 yard roll off dumpsters graciously supplied by Allied Waste. To find the cleanup site, travel North on highway 87 to the Fourpeaks turn off, East from highway 87 between mile markers 203 and 204 on forest service road 143. The cleanup will be staged approx 1/2 mile from highway 87 in the Fourpeaks staging area. This is our 3rd annual cleanup and we hope to have a fantastic turn out. There will be a raffle as in previous years. You can see a list of sponsors as they become named on our webpage, www.copperstate4wheelers.com
I will try hard to keep up with all the online forums and post updates as they become available. You can also follow updates on our Facebook as well. For questions you can contact me at chad@copperstate4wheelers.com.
Thank you all in advance for helping to make this year's cleanup a huge success.

Chad, Copperstate 4 wheelers.

Ocotillo & Anza Borrego: May 11th, 2012

BorregoWrangler — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:54:48 GMT

Thursday night I got an invite from Steve to run a few trails around Ocotillo with a few friends. The plan was to explore some difficult trails so I left my stock Jeep behind and road along with Steve. We left Alpine around 6:30 Friday morning, heading out east along I-8. After meeting up with Rob and Marty (I believe I remembered their names correctly) in their Jeeps (Unlimited JK & TJ) we decided to hit up a nearby rocky canyon. Afterwards we drove into Anza Borrego to Dos Cabezas, Peppercorn Slot, Jojoba Wash, and Carrizo Creek. Afterwards we enjoyed a few beers at the Lazy Lizard Saloon. I'll let the photos do the rest of the talking...

Vehicles have been driving this route for a long time. The good 'ol days.

My YJ in the same spot.