[Az-Geocaching] Geocache/4X4 trip

Thu Jun 5 13:38:20 MST 2008

Darn..too bad a full size truck wouldn't fit that trail. The Dodge is all outfitted and sitting nicely in the garage collecting dust. Used to be my daily driver but what with the bigger tires and the suck butt gas mileage we now have a Yota Highlander...husband told me if he finds a ding on it from wheeling I'm a dead woman.

I did take my Dad's Highlander offroading in Guam..shhhh I had to get that one cache darnit.

We did some caching on one of the runs last year through Florence Junction with the Jeep group had a great time and actually introduced some people to caching. There's a few caches on the White Tanks that I did the time before that with the big group..luckily the Dodge fit quite nicely.

4wheelingmirage AKA Apryl

From: bcasteel at uccinc.netTo: listserv at azgeocaching.comDate: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:14:50 -0600Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Geocache/4X4 trip

I hear ya.  Up here, picking up a 14-bolt rear is cake, for example.  The yard down the road from me has one for $75 geared to 4.10 right now.  A ford D60 is a little tougher to come by, but would let me still use an NP231 if I wanted as it’s a left-side pumpkin.  A guy in our local club is picking up a gusseted housing for the rear on his Bronco for $300.  He hit so hard on a jump that his internals are fine, but the diff tube is bent now.  

Brian
Team A.I.

From: az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of MEL HOCKWITTSent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 2:11 PMTo: listserv at azgeocaching.comSubject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Geocache/4X4 trip

$$$$$$$  Maybe some day, right now it suits us fine.  I may build another Cherokee in the future, one of our members (Crossed Up Off Road) builds some real nice housings and upgrades, I have been giving that some thought if I hit the lottery.  

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From: Brian Casteel 

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I just re-read how you Super'd both front/rear axles.  Why not move up to full width or maybe a 9" rear and a D44 up front?  Curiosity has me.

Brian
Team A.I.

From: az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of MEL HOCKWITTSent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 1:03 PMTo: listserv at azgeocaching.comSubject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Geocache/4X4 trip

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We have been doing this for a while (45 years) and I air down all the time.  We have a Cherokee that has been on the roof once and have done every extreme trail in the area.  We were on Extreme 4X4 last year when they did a feature about our club (Tucson Rough Riders) we ran Axle Alley with the film crew.  Your Jeeps are show worthy compared to ours!!!  My wife has a Jeep Liberty that we use for easy stuff, the Cherokee has a 4.5" lift, Detroit Locker in rear, ARB Locker in front, 4.56 gears, Super Dana 30 and Super Dana 35, 33" tires rock rails, winch etc.

Here is a picture of me doing the "Firehole" on Upper Woodpecker.

Come down and play some time.

Stay safe and healthy,

Mel

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From: Brian Casteel 

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Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 11:47 AM

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The 1200-mile distance between myself and you makes that a bit of a challenge.  Otherwise, we'd both be there. We've become Jeep snobs, having two in our garage.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/b_casteel/Project%20JEEP/Happy%20Family/100_1217.jpg

Two years ago, but they rarely stay that clean.  J   Both have larger tires and more lift now.  Oh, and dings are known to us as character.  Just make sure to take a tire gauge, CO2 tank (with accessories) and air down to about 6lbs.  Your kidneys will thank you for this, and the ride will be far more pleasant.

Brian
Team A.I.

From: az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of MEL HOCKWITTSent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 12:19 PMTo: AZgeocachingSubject: [Az-Geocaching] Geocache/4X4 trip

There has been some interest shown in a Geocache hunt through Charouleau Gap.  The off road miles would be around 18 and there are at least 4 caches to be found.  I will be taking my Jeep Cherokee and have 2, maybe 3 - seats spoken for, I know of 2 other Jeeps that would like to go.

I would like to keep the total of vehicles to around 6.  

This is a difficult 4X4 trail but with help we can get everyone through.  You will most likely get some dings if you have a stock vehicle.

Please respond if you have interest on making this trip, I have planned on Sunday June 23rd meeting in Catalina at Basha's (Oracle & Golder Ranch Rd) will travel south to north and I think that is the most scenic.  

You will need water and lunch as the trip should take about 5 hours depending on time spent looking for caches and any problems.

Mel (CARMEL)
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