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phinn Mall Queen


Joined: Dec 14, 2016 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:15 pm Post subject: new guy |
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new to the fj cruiser and 4 wd, just want to know where a few good trails are to ride and if anyone knows where to get a roofrack at a reasonable price. I bought my fj and it didn't come equipped with certain aspects that I have come to appreciate. This is my main vehicle so I don't want to destroy it on a trail and im not a seasoned trail runner.
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glideraz Baja Champ


Joined: Jan 18, 2010 Posts: 3986 Location: avondale
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:42 pm Post subject: Re: new guy |
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Welcome to the family.
There are some runs coming up towards the end of the month.
The pie run would be good for a newbie.
Hope you can make it.
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calichaos Obstacle Crusher


Joined: Feb 08, 2011 Posts: 1942
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Maltajo Expeditioneer


Joined: Jan 03, 2013 Posts: 1151 Location: Tucson
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: new guy |
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Welcome!
Where you at?
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BellyDoc Baja Champ


Joined: Dec 04, 2007 Posts: 3331
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: new guy |
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A lot of folks get a first 4WD vehicle and then want to cautiously test the vehicle in private rather than join in with other people when they first start out.
A lot of factors may play into it. In this day and age, it's perfectly understandable that people would be concerned about driving off into the desert with a group they've never met before. It's also normal to worry about being put into a situation that could be embarrassing in the company of strangers. It's certainly intimidating to take on the unknown in any capacity... all of this makes sense.
However, I caution anyone who starts 4 wheeling with the same advice: What you don't know can really hurt you. This is not a good sport to start out on solo. There are some genuine pitfalls to avoid, and experience is really helpful. 4 wheeling is a skill based activity, and that includes both the skills of identifying and then avoiding problems before they happen, as well as troubleshooting them, big and small, when they occur.
Although no hobby activity is without it's share of jerkwads, 4 wheeling is an activity which tends to attract very kind and considerate group-minded people. These are the kinds of people that want to work together and take care of each other. Many will literally give you the shirt off their back, and the ones who wouldn't are typically the ones that carry spare shirts just in case. When beginners go out on runs with these kinds of people, they're treated like royalty. The group will typically work to tailor the experience.
I cannot recommend strongly ENOUGH: Join in on group activity. DON'T just try to find a trail that you can experiment on. Many do, of course. Many do this and don't have any problems. Sometimes, however, bad things happen.
4 wheeling, as a group activity, can turn situations that could be frustrating, scary, or even dangerous, into good clean fun worth doing again.
Just my .02
Soapbox off.

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az4runner wrote: |
glideraz wrote: |
if I where you I would just get some jb weld |
Is jb weld really as strong as if I just welded them on with my welder? |
glideraz wrote: |
Could be stronger it all depends on how you weld |
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Jimbolio Master Wheeler


Joined: Oct 19, 2008 Posts: 11751 Location: Tucson
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Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:37 am Post subject: Re: new guy |
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New folks are always welcome on any run I post up. Pay attention to trail runs ratings.
azfj.org/index.php?nam...opic&t=248
Stick to sub 3.5 trails until you get comfortable with your rig. Mine is my daily driver as well but currently I'm driving my backup vehicle while it gets some repairs/upgrades. But me, and probably 4gaugesrprise, are not people to emulate.
Not everyone has a backup vehicle so we understand the hesitation. However, you have a good group of people here to help you get out of a jam, help you with upgrades, and wrench / weld on your truck.
It's pretty unique at AZFJ and there aren't any asshats. Bottom line, put what you have, where you have it in the introduce yourself here thread, azfj.org/index.php?nam...pic&t=9898
and don't hesitate to ask if this trail is appropriate. We're all been/are there.

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azflycaster Obstacle Crusher


Joined: May 12, 2013 Posts: 2329 Location: Fountain Hills
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4GaugeSurprise Obstacle Crusher


Joined: Jul 16, 2013 Posts: 1940 Location: South Mtn-ish.
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Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: new guy |
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Jimbolio wrote: |
.. But me, and probably 4gaugesrprise, are not people to emulate.
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Now there's an understatement.
Yeah, I'm more the example of terrible ideas. But I'll happily guide people through the safer spots and discuss more challenging options.
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BitCrazy Expeditioneer


Joined: Aug 05, 2012 Posts: 1144 Location: Tucson
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Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: new guy |
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Welcome
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For the inaugural run of AZFJ Tucson Second Saturday Runs, in honor of the mother of this invention... |
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Velociraptor Trail Runner


Joined: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 494 Location: Tucson, AZ
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: new guy |
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Welcome phinn!
My rig is also my daily driver so I understand your concern. Hope to see you on the trails. As usual there is some sage advice from BellyDoc and Jimbolio posted above. Tread Lightly!

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TUFFY Expeditioneer


Joined: Feb 06, 2011 Posts: 820 Location: Sun City
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:01 pm Post subject: Re: new guy |
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You won't break it on the New Year's pie run.
Good place to test out what it can do and make some friends.
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4GaugeSurprise Obstacle Crusher


Joined: Jul 16, 2013 Posts: 1940 Location: South Mtn-ish.
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Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:54 pm Post subject: Re: new guy |
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TUFFY wrote: |
You won't break it on the New Year's pie run.
Good place to test out what it can do and make some friends. |
Well, you probably won't break it.
Pay attention! Sounds easy, but some people fail and fail hard. Pay attention, listen to advice, keep paying attention. Should be a great time.
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azflycaster Obstacle Crusher


Joined: May 12, 2013 Posts: 2329 Location: Fountain Hills
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4GaugeSurprise Obstacle Crusher


Joined: Jul 16, 2013 Posts: 1940 Location: South Mtn-ish.
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Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:31 am Post subject: Re: new guy |
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azflycaster wrote: |
Especially on the flat easy parts of the trail....  |
Drinking a redbull on that second washout, that's a doozey.
However, everyone got home safe and can now joke about it.
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