Newbie from Scottsdale

gjmack3

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Howdy everybody!!! My wife and I just purchased a used '05 Sport Edition V8 4X4. We have only had it a day, and absolutely love it!!! This thing won't remain stock for long! I work for Chapman BMW in Phoenix as a Service Technician. So, I am mechanically inclined. I would really like some advice on which lifts work best. Which tires seem to work the best off-road. Whether they be all-terrains or whatever. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Pics will be coming soon.
 
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Hey, welcome! Be sure to post some pics man! As for tires and other stuff, just do a quick search with the search button. You are gonna find a lot of threads, should keep you occupied!
 
HeyHey ,
I live In N. Phx..Tatum + Greenway
This what I did to mine ....Let Me Know If you plan on doin some or Alot of 4 wheelin because Im in a Club that goes every week from easy trails to challenging ones ..whatever your comfort level is ..you will be suprised as to what your runner will do !!

As for Lift I Personally reccommend the OME Kit with the Heavy springs.. If you need info let me Know ..Hope to hear from you and hope to do some wheelin with ya. !!!






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teampwr2, that is a great 4Runner. If you put some pics up in the gallery section, it would get my vote for 4ROTM. The black bumper against the black 4Runner is done flawlessly. Very nice.
 
what a twins we got here..
I live in Tempe, will love to go wheelin; sometime..
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teampwr2 said:
HeyHey ,
I live In N. Phx..Tatum + Greenway
This what I did to mine ....Let Me Know If you plan on doin some or Alot of 4 wheelin because Im in a Club that goes every week from easy trails to challenging ones ..whatever your comfort level is ..you will be suprised as to what your runner will do !!

As for Lift I Personally reccommend the OME Kit with the Heavy springs.. If you need info let me Know ..Hope to hear from you and hope to do some wheelin with ya. !!!






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NOW Thats what Im talkin About !!!
My roof Rack I have to take off and on cause my garage is only 7Feet so I put the rack on when I go Out !!!

We are Goin to Box Canyon this sunday if you are interested Let me Know Know and Ill Get you the info Etc on where to meet !!
Sweet ride !!!1 Keep In touch for sure .

Group Run to Box Canyon June 8th...interested?????
Rally point Sunday morning...Freeway 60 (Superstition) and Idaho Road in Apache Junction....gas station on northern side of interchange. Meet up 9:30 am...move out 10:00 am. CB Ch16

FYI Idaho road very close to Superstition Mountains so about 20 minutes out of Chandler/Mesa area.

Synopsis
Box Canyon is a really fun and scenic trail. The entire trail is very easy, with the exception of maybe 3 obstacles which require some consideration and careful driving.

Near the trail is what I call "Red Hill" though I don't know if it has an actual name or not. This is a great place to play around and features a moderate hill climb on the left, and extremely steep climb on the right, and nice deep-rutted climbs in the center that will tip stock vehicles to crazy angles. Fun!

Difficulty
Stock FJs should have no problems running the trail from north to south, which will take you 'down' the most difficult obstacle (the small waterfall). Running the trail south to north, you have to climb this. Completely stock FJ's with all open diffs (no ATRAC, no locker) might have a tricky time with that... it's very easy to tow strap over this obstacle should this occur.

This trail has been described as a good 'transition' trail for people who have never wheeled anything difficult, but want to maybe dip their toes (i.e. tires) into some good stuff. But no matter the wheeler, newbie or experienced, this trail is great time!

Length
From 79, looping around through the canyon, and back to 79 is about 30 miles. Trail should take a few hours.

Location
To get to Box Canyon, you leave and later rejoin 79 south of Florence Junction.
 
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How should a completely stock V8 sport do on those obstacles? My wife is a little concerned when I mentioned there would be a couple of obstacles on the trail. We are really interested in going. Gotta see if we can get grandma to watch the little one for the day. I'll keep you informed.
 
I ve Never been down this trail before But I will find out what the obsticales really consist of and let you know asap . but it doesnt sound like its a killer.
 
I talked to the folks who have been down this trail many times and they say stock is fine ..the obstacles they said are just 2 spots where you may want to look at and just go real slow thru so it shouldnt be bad at all
 
Ah Scottsdale. I had a house on the corner of 116th St. & Jomax.
You guys have had a mild spring.
 
Well, after going over the books with the wife. We won't be able to make it out to Box Canyon this weekend. Money is still a little tight, and the government refuses to get off their dead butts and give us our tax refund that we filed for back in January!!!!!!! I apologize, and really look forward to going offroad with some members soon.
 

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