[Az-Geocaching] Geocache/4X4 trip

Thu Jun 5 14:05:30 MST 2008

Brian, here is a link to Crossed Up - nice stuff but $$$$.
As I said, the super 30 & 35 work real well, have not snapped an axle in either.  We upgraded to Currie U joints and they hold up real well also.  Have done a lot of tough trails the way it is rigged right now.

http://www.crossedupoffroad.com/<http://www.crossedupoffroad.com/>

Mel
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  From: Brian Casteel<mailto:bcasteel at uccinc.net> 
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  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.

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  From: az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com [mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of MEL HOCKWITT
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  $$$$$$$  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<mailto:bcasteel at uccinc.net> 

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    Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 1:04 PM

    Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Geocache/4X4 trip

    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.

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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.

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    Come down and play some time.

    Stay safe and healthy,

    Mel

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      From: Brian Casteel<mailto:bcasteel at uccinc.net> 

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

      Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Geocache/4X4 trip

      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.

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      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.

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      Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 12:19 PM
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      Subject: [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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