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Old May 10, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Full-Traction Suspension
It was one hell of an adventure for us. Even with the issues on the Jeep we had a great time

btw, Elvis found a rattle snake to bite along the 58 as we waited for our tow. Luckily it didnt bite back!
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Elvis doesn't give a shit.
damn straight - elvis is a honey badger!!

Originally Posted by Sharkey
You gotta be careful in mines...the snakes definitely like them.
yeah, definitely need to be care in mines and more than just for snakes or falling rocks.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by JB7JEEP
Very cool trip, love the mine shaft! The roads up the mountain look incredible. How far is that spot from Phoenix? I'm buying a house out there and shipping my JK to Az, looking for cool spots like that to explore! More interested in that sort of "overland" exploring not so much heavy duty rock crawling. Thanks for the great pics and write ups!
it'd be quite a drive from phoenix but, definitely worth doing if you'll be living out in the west.

Originally Posted by sm_rubi
Man that place looks incredible! Thanks for sharing!
we'll have to go again and take you guys with us
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Old May 10, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Starcat
That mine looked crazy! Was there a noticeable temperature change?
oh yeah - must have been in the mid to upper 80's outside and easily a cool 65 even at the entrance.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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Did you take video of you driving into the mine?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
we'll have to go again and take you guys with us
Sounds great!
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Old May 10, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Full-Traction Suspension
It was one hell of an adventure for us. Even with the issues on the Jeep we had a great time

btw, Elvis found a rattle snake to bite along the 58 as we waited for our tow. Luckily it didnt bite back!
I just saw this.
So you didn't make it home?

On the snake thing they say this is a big year for rattle snakes. there are a lot out already.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Trail Bud

I just saw this.
So you didn't make it home?

On the snake thing they say this is a big year for rattle snakes. there are a lot out already.
Almost! The power steering pump seized up and broke the pulley off.

I was close enough to Bakersfield I had a co-worker bring the truck and trailer out. We upgraded our AAA membership today.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by sm_rubi

Sounds great!
We can't wait to go back, let us know!
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Old May 10, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Full-Traction Suspension
Almost! The power steering pump seized up and broke the pulley off.

I was close enough to Bakersfield I had a co-worker bring the truck and trailer out. We upgraded our AAA membership today.
That's crazy, glad you made it.
The AAA menbership is a good investment. I have used it many times.
take care
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