[Az-Geocaching] Geocache/4X4 trip

Thu Jun 5 14:52:09 MST 2008

Absolutely.  It’s more the driver and not the equipment that makes a
successful day.  Case in point:  A guy here in town drag races his Dodge
diesel and pulls in low-10s on the ¼ mile.  It’s turbo’d with nitrous and
propane injection.  One one run last fall, he grenaded both diffs,
driveshafts, trans and t-case coming off the line.  Popped it a little too
hard and it went *boom*.  Part of my issue is lack of power in not breaking
parts, and I’ve so far only blown a front u-joint on a rock course.  But if
it weren’t for the 3/16” plate rock rails (to the frame), I’d have a
crumpled body.  Much paint/steel has been left on rocks around here.  

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
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 3:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Geocache/4X4 trip

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/

Mel

----- Original Message ----- 

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

To: listserv at azgeocaching.com 

Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 1:14 PM

Subject: 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.

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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
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 2:11 PM
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Subject: 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.  Winking smiley emoticon

----- Original Message ----- 

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

To: listserv at azgeocaching.com 

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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From: az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com
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Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 1:03 PM
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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
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Come down and play some time.

Stay safe and healthy,

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----- Original Message ----- 

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

To: listserv at azgeocaching.com 

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.  :-)   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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From: az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com
[mailto:az-geocaching-bounces at listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of MEL
HOCKWITT
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 12:19 PM
To: AZgeocaching
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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