There is no question of IF, its WHEN in my opinion. It really comes down to how big we want it to be and when is good for everyone. I'm thinkin we can talk more about this at the 4 Peaks Clean up on the 5th - I assume most of the people who are interested in a Butcher Jones Clean up will be there.

 

we are in for a cleanup we just can't make the four peaks one (wifes b-day) wish it was on another day

 

I'd be down to do a cleanup out there....the Budweiser cases strewn around that area were depressing.

 

Oh, thinking of doing a run to Sheep Crossing this Sunday if anyone wants to join me, I-17 and Bloody Basin.....

 

Have you ever been there? The bridge itself is pretty cool, but the trail....for difficulty its a 2 maybe 3 out of 10 but very scenic. When I go up that way I go through 7 Springs to Camp Creek trail which dead ends at Bloody Basin, turn right then head down to the bridge.

Since you're starting at the 17, there is a cool little turn off about half way to the bridge where there once was a dairy farm. If you want to make a quick pit stop there, I can get you the specific FR number you need to turn down, I have it marked in my trail book - its worth stopping at if you have time.

These pics are kinda old but its not much different now
the Garage/chicken coup:




Whats left of the farm house:


The Bridge:

 

If you find the FR # that'd be cool...bringing kid's/dog/better 1/2 so 2-3 out of 10 will be perfect...I'll try to post the video from Butcher onto photobucket tonight and link here...

 

Ok so according to my trail book its FR 58 which, if you're heading east, it will be on the right - going south 0.6 mile to whats left. There is a barb'd wire fence you'll need to go thorough. Once on the other side of the fence, there will be a huge corral on your left and you take a right to the house/garage area.

 

yea lets deffinatly plan something, let me know on what dates everyones thinking, so i can request some days off.

 

Thanks, Jeff....may be putting this one off as I'm now getting a "clicking/ratcheting" type of sound from the rear end.....gonna replace the diff oil Saturday and grease the U-Joints to see if that helps.....but I suspect I'm gonna need new U-joints before I go off the beaten path.....

 

Anyone got a time estimate on replacing a head gasket? I've got some white smoke, oil in my coolant and coolant in my oil so gotta get to the bottom of this!

 

I think every part on my truck clicks or rattles, your good to go! Haha!

 

You forgot the infamous tick/ tick....and its a YOTA, it'll run for another 50k with that noise before it throws a code or starts talking back to ya.
Now, breaking a fan blade or two during a water crossing....well you know. Doh!
-Ted

 

it all depends on alot of factors but if you tear it down and only do a head gasket it might only take a half a day, with that said if the head needs to be resurfaced (highly recommended) then it's all up to the machine shop some are good about getting it back to you quick the norm is about 4 days. good luck

 

yea, that fan blade was random! But with 175k on the clock, those plastic bits are bound to give...greased up the u-joints last night....DRY! 13 pumps for the rear joint...gonna start saving $ for the OEM joints.

 

stumbled across this blog the other day...great pic's, sweet rig and some great trip ideas!

http://newmexicobackroads.blogspot.com/

 

Anyone going anywhere other than butcher jones this weekend?? Heard alot about table Mesa but would rather not go alone. Also heard about lower terminator, anyone tackled this trail?

 

awsome pics and right up

 

i am doing a night run tonight at table mesa meet at 7pm and a night run up crown king tomorrow night meet up 430 your welcome to come with tonight should be a decent turn out not sure on difficulty though for you with the monster

 

I know its a few weeks away, but is anyone else planning on going to the Arizona Off Road & Recreation show at the State Fairgrounds? I will definatly be going - I was thinking we could all roll out there together:

http://www.toyhauleradventures.com/2...creation-show/

1st. Annual ARIZONA OFF ROAD & RECREATION SHOW
News — By tgluckman on July 27, 2011 at 7:45 am

November 17,18,19,20, 2011
Thursday 2pm-9pm, Friday, 2pm-9pm • Saturday, 10am-8pm • Sunday, 10am-6pm
Arizona Exposition & State Fairgrounds • Phoenix, AZ

We would like to introduce you to the first annual Arizona Off-Road and Outdoor Recreation Show! We are excited to produce a consumer show for the Valley we can all point to with pride, with great attractions, speakers, promotions, exhibitors and sponsors to offer all the Off-Road and Outdoor Recreation enthusiasts!

Over the last 20 years we have produced, consulted, and/or participated in consumer shows and events from Southern Oregon to Southern California and into Arizona. We are very excited to bring our combined experience to Phoenix for the 1st annual Arizona Off-Road and Outdoor Recreation Show. We believe you would benefit from this show as an exhibitor, while enhancing both the quality and appeal of our presentation. Our goal is to feature exhibitors representing the breadth of the Off-Road and outdoor recreational pursuits in the community of our shows, specifically, over 4.4 million people in the Valley of the Sun with over $4 BILLION in buying power!

We expect our first show to draw an attendance of 20,000 or more! Our timing is at the highlight of preparation for the Winter Off-Road season! Well over 1,000 TV, Cable, and radio spots, dozens of newspaper and magazine ads, and thousands of collateral marketing materials will encourage the outdoor and Off-Road enthusiasts seeking the latest in equipment, services and supplies, while enjoying interactive attractions, seminars and a vast array of exhibits.

We are currently booking a number of headline attractions to complement the Freestyle MX show we have scheduled! These new attractions are sure to be appealing to patrons of all ages and interests. We invite you to join the many exhibits representing Off –Road, RVing, ATVing, dirt biking, 4 wheeling, boating, and their supporting advocacy groups and governmental agencies.

Sincerely yours,

Tony Trafton
Arizona Off-Road & Outdoor Recreation Show
858.699.7654

 

My lights aren't too good, and don't have any rock lights or anything, how would the trail be with limited light?