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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Miner's Revenge Trip - March 8, Saturday

Who wants to come out and join us for a trip through Miner's Revenge...here are the details below:

When: Saturday, March 8

Where: Miner's Revenge Trail near Superior. The trail is located in a very scenic canyon, and offers some great views, a deep gorge canyon and a challenging trail.

Meeting Point: 9:00AM - Los Hermanos Restaurant and Rest stop in Superior, AZ - located on the US60 in Superior, AZ on the SOUTH side of the HWY. There is a large parking area with bathrooms, located adjacent to Los Hermanos.

This is a hard trail. It is rated at 4+ and for good reason. The hardest part is in a fairly narrow, deep canyon, and the obstacles change after every rain. It has one 15' running waterfall that in most cases requires a winch and another that is no joke either. Among several rock gardens, squeeze, etc... A few bypasses exist...

Minimum requirements: 35" tires with a spare tire, 2 lockers, skid plates and rock sliders are a must along with recovery gear (tow strap) and tow points, and winch is a good idea too but not mandatory... oh yeah and an appetite for adventure...

Bring a lunch and beverages.

Post up if you can make the trip...see you out there!

Got questions...shoot me a PM.

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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Adrenaline is pumping already.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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I'll be there. Putting the Longs in this weekend so I don't have to worry about the front axle anymore. Since you cleared the waterfall last time, I guess we will all have to give it a shot now.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Excellent...Miner's is always a good one!

You may have a shot at making the waterfall. I ran up the far right line. The short wheelbase jeeps had no chance, but they gave it a damn good try. A tacoma came real close to making it...
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Elvota is a go....
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Elvota is a go....

Looking foward to the write-up.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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A tacoma came real close to making it...

Close, but no cigar. Maybe next time.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JOSHH
Close, but no cigar. Maybe next time.
come on out with us Josh...give it another run!
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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i might jump in with someone... my gf and i...
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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I'll be there.

This would be my first run down south. Truck Werks should be finished with it this week. I had to replace a tweaked straight axle for the longs to fit right.

Sounds like fun and I cant wait to try out my newly installed dual t-case, Longs, and RAM assist

There are also some Tucson Yota guys that might show.

Cant Wait!!!

Alex
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by westy44runner
come on out with us Josh...give it another run!
No can do. Wife's birthday this weekend. If I went wheelin this weekend, this is what I would come home to
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by rktoy
This would be my first run down south. Truck Werks should be finished with it this week. I had to replace a tweaked straight axle for the longs to fit right.

Sounds like fun and I cant wait to try out my newly installed dual t-case, Longs, and RAM assist

There are also some Tucson Yota guys that might show.

Cant Wait!!!

Alex
Good news Alex. Sounds like the rig will be all ready.


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No can do. Wife's birthday this weekend. If I went wheelin this weekend, this is what I would come home to
yeah thats a smart choice. I will keep you posted for the next one.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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Good news Alex. Sounds like the rig will be all ready.

yeah thats a smart choice. I will keep you posted for the next one.
hmmm. Do you think with good tire placement that a 91 camry would make it? I don't mind body damage, but Danica might.

Any open seats?
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Any open seats?
I'll have two... but if we start this afternoon, I am pretty sure we can stuff 35's under the Camry by Saturday.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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I'll have two... but if we start this afternoon, I am pretty sure we can stuff 35's under the Camry by Saturday.
Get the torch heated up. I'm on my way!
We can do this can't we?
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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We can do this can't we?
Heck yes. I forgot, is that a "donk" or a "bubble"? They look so capable for both street and trail.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SOAZtim
Get the torch heated up. I'm on my way!
We can do this can't we?


that ride has more clearance than my pickup!
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by westy44runner
that ride has more clearance than my pickup!
Maybe... but yours has way better paint.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Elvota
Maybe... but yours has way better paint.
Thanks, I just buffed and waxed the truck last weekend. You should see it now. It is ready for this weekend. Bring your camera

Tim - After you fit the 35s on the camry I can give it a custom paint job that Elvota speaks so highly of.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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I'll be putting the lift in on Saturday and possibly looking for a shakedown run Sunday or next Saturday if anyone's interested...
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