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I've been away from the forum all summer due to vehicle repairs. Early June I had a failure of a lower control arm uni-ball. Saw this as an opportunity to rebuild the front end and replace bushings, uni-balls, wheel bearings, tie-rods, and then had the a-arms powder coated black. Towards the...

Worked on some wiring and added some rock lights Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

My rigs name is affectionately called "Five & Dime." Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

It was kinda fun being the only IFS rig out there! We camped on BLM land north of town on Bartlett Wash Road. Made camp about about 4pm on a Thursday and by sundown every campsite was taken. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Our friend liked them. As far as tips or suggestions, have you been there before? What type of rig are you running? Experience level? I used this book as a trail guide. There's a little something for everyone!!! Take lots of pictures!!! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Day 3 Dad and I went out on the Monitor and Merrimac Jeep trail. Not nearly as challenging as the first two days but very scenic and worth the drive. Dad ran this one in his bone stock '94 Bronco. Spectacular views I would be cautious about running this trail in the rain as much of the...

Day 2 was Fins N Things. We had a good friend come down and rent a Jeep to run the trail with us! Several obstacles offered multiple lines of varying difficulty. Our friend opted to take a slightly easier line in her rental. Rated as a difficult trail I would suggest 33" tires or bigger...

Finally made to Moab and got a chance to run Hells Revenge and Fins N Things! Had a blast playing on the rocks and exploring the limits of my FJ. It was also a great chance for me and my wife to strengthen our abilities as drivers and spotters! My rig is running General Grabber X3 in...

I was running toyo at's. The noise from X3s is not bad. Load enough to remind you they are there but quite enough you can still have a conversation. I've got about 400 miles on them and I hardly notice it now. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Good to know, I wasn't sure what the limits are. I seem to get a little braver each time I go out and I enjoy finding out what the FJ likes. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Yes, it's an ARB locker up front. Factory locker in the rear. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

I'm hoping the wear alright. My FJ used to be my daily driver but is now reserved for trail/camping duties! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

Thanks! I'm fairly new to Arizona and have only run a few trails. I will certainly add those to the list. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

The FJ recently got some new shoes (General Grabber X3 315/70R17) and I finally got them off the pavement. I've only ever used all terrain tires in the past and I decided it was time to try something a little more aggressive. First impressions are good so far. I expected to hear some tire...

Picked up some General Grabber X3s for my 2012 FJ cruiser in 315/70R17. The FJ has an All Pro long travel lift. I only have a few road miles so far but I will update as soon as I get them in dirt! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk

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Looking good! Can't wait to get started on mine!

Took a day trip checking out the Wickenburg Mountains here in Arizona. The trail was about 20 miles and took us the better part of 6 hours to complete. We recently picked up the book Guide to Arizona Backroads & 4-Wheel-Drive Trails second edition and followed trail #44 Fun road! Lockers...

All great feedback, thanks! I did pick up the Guide to Arizona Backroads and have been glancing through it. We're thinking of checking out north of Lake Pleasant.

Good to know! Bullets flying through camp is not the kind of excitement I'm looking for!