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Author: Brian Casteel
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Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Geocache/4X4 trip
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:
[mailto:az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of MEL
HOCKWITT
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 3:06 PM
To:
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@uccinc.net>

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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:
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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@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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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
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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----- Original Message -----

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

To:

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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ly/100_1217.jpg



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:
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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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