Return from AZ Run - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

**Rick** · 04-03-2005, 08:41 PM

Well this was the smallest turnout ever for one of our "organized" runs, but we had a hell of a good time

We successfully completed Terminator, Judgement Day and Raw Deal. Terminator and Judgement Day were in rare form. A good portion of both trails was run through a flowing wash. Some of the "puddles" were nearly 3 feet deep as is evidenced by the disappearing tires

This springs rains really changed Terminator and Judgement Day making them even more fun and challenging.

Rawdeal really didn't change at all except that the exit road which takes you from Upper Raw Deal to the main wash was locked so we had to backtrack and run it backwards.

It was really good to meet Scott and his friend Brian. They came down from Prescott for the run. Hopefully everything went well on their return trip since they were having a bit of a problem with a couple tires.

Michael and I added a bit more "character" to our Explorer's bodies. He nailed his front fender and rear tail light and I took out a tailight and bent some metal on the rear quarter. Scott put a nice bend in one of his rock sliders and punctured a Goodyear M/T. 3 Safety Seal plugs took care of that problem. That was about it in the way of carnage.

Enough blabbing on with the photos: http://www.explorerforum.com/az_05

*svande8952* · 04-03-2005, 09:01 PM

We had a great time Rick. Today was only the 3rd time I have had the Ex out on the trail. She got a little hot going back up 17, so we had to run with the heat on

Other than that everything was great!!!!

**Rick** · 04-03-2005, 09:01 PM

Just a bit of water

Judgement Day's waterfall

Up...

And over!!

Git er done!!

*dman726749* · 04-03-2005, 09:05 PM

Looks like a great day

**Rick** · 04-03-2005, 09:05 PM

*bmxking5* · 04-03-2005, 09:06 PM

As always, great pics. Looks like fun. I really like the character that you guys added to your trucks.

*j602* · 04-03-2005, 09:08 PM

As always, great shots Rick.

Svande, looks like you almost lost a bead here.

*Jefe* · 04-03-2005, 09:10 PM

Looks like you guys had a blast. Sorry to have missed it.

*svande8952* · 04-03-2005, 09:11 PM

There were many times where I almost lost a bead....again. That waterfall is a great obstacle
Great pics Rick
I hope to see more Ex's out next year.

Michael · 04-03-2005, 10:03 PM

It was another great day of wheeling. The pictures do not even begin to do justice to the kind of fun we had today.

Scott and Brian, it was very nice to have met both of you, I look forward to wheeling with you both again.

I'll try to have my pictures up tomorrow.

jasonb · 04-03-2005, 10:34 PM

great pics! looks like a blast!

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**Doug** · 04-03-2005, 10:58 PM

I wish I could have made it, I spent the day busting my knuckles trying to get the explorer back on the trail.

Looks like you all had a good time, maybe next time.

*Spas* · 04-03-2005, 11:09 PM

Wow, you guys have some awesome looking terrain out there! Nice looking Explorers too

Looks like a boatload of fun (literally in that one waterhole!). More pics?

**FROADER** · 04-04-2005, 12:13 AM

Looks awesome. Great pics.

Trckmagik · 04-04-2005, 08:07 AM

Greatness. Thanks for the pics.

explorerofdeath · 04-04-2005, 12:19 PM

Very cool pictures... I live through you guys with your stories and pictures... wish my rig was done...

*FAKRWEE* · 04-04-2005, 12:44 PM

Wow, sure sorry I missed that one. Great pics. Glad you guy's had safe fun

The waterfall sure looks different when dry.

*Positive Vibes* · 04-04-2005, 12:47 PM

Looks like fun and great pics! Good to Char out there!

What was the min size tires being run that day and did you guys see anyone else out there?

410Fortune · 04-04-2005, 12:50 PM

Somebody give Char a rope, Micheal looks way to used to this position.....

**Rick** · 04-04-2005, 05:06 PM

The smallest tires were 35s. We heard another truck behind us on Terminator, but they never caught up. We did see some fresh tire prints on Terminator, but I didn't see any signs of recent travel on Judgement Day.

Tom, I took out my tail light on the same rock that grabbed your rear window!!

04-03-2005, 08:41 PM	#1
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 22,578 Vehicle Specs	Return from AZ Run Well this was the smallest turnout ever for one of our "organized" runs, but we had a hell of a good time We successfully completed Terminator, Judgement Day and Raw Deal. Terminator and Judgement Day were in rare form. A good portion of both trails was run through a flowing wash. Some of the "puddles" were nearly 3 feet deep as is evidenced by the disappearing tires This springs rains really changed Terminator and Judgement Day making them even more fun and challenging. Rawdeal really didn't change at all except that the exit road which takes you from Upper Raw Deal to the main wash was locked so we had to backtrack and run it backwards. It was really good to meet Scott and his friend Brian. They came down from Prescott for the run. Hopefully everything went well on their return trip since they were having a bit of a problem with a couple tires. Michael and I added a bit more "character" to our Explorer's bodies. He nailed his front fender and rear tail light and I took out a tailight and bent some metal on the rear quarter. Scott put a nice bend in one of his rock sliders and punctured a Goodyear M/T. 3 Safety Seal plugs took care of that problem. That was about it in the way of carnage. Enough blabbing on with the photos: http://www.explorerforum.com/az_05 __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually Last edited by Rick; 04-04-2005 at 12:05 AM.

04-03-2005, 09:01 PM	#2
svande8952 Elite Aircraft Tech Prescott, AZ '94 Sport Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 358 Vehicle Specs	We had a great time Rick. Today was only the 3rd time I have had the Ex out on the trail. She got a little hot going back up 17, so we had to run with the heat on Other than that everything was great!!!! __________________ Dana 44, Ford 9'' 4.88s locked and 35s

04-03-2005, 09:01 PM	#3
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 22,578 Vehicle Specs	Just a bit of water Judgement Day's waterfall Up... And over!! Git er done!! __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

04-03-2005, 09:05 PM	#4
dman726749 Mall Crawler Greenwood Indiana 96 xlt Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,774 Vehicle Specs	Looks like a great day __________________ Dustin 96 XLT 2" tt and war shackles, 3" b/l 33" X-Terrains, Custom Snorkel Sold Dman726749's 96 X!!! 2006 F150 FX4 Super Crew Indianapolis Indiana Senior Portrait and Wedding Photography

04-03-2005, 09:05 PM	#5
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 22,578 Vehicle Specs	__________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

04-03-2005, 09:06 PM	#6
bmxking5 Rollover Posse Member Monroe, GA '93 Sport & '96 XLT Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,771 Vehicle Specs	As always, great pics. Looks like fun. I really like the character that you guys added to your trucks. __________________ Bryan Mitchell Weekend Toy: '93 Explorer Buggy - Full-width D44/9" swap, disc f/r, 37" Nittos, 4.88s locked rear, hi steer, chop top, cage Daily Driver: '96 Explorer 5.0 - Lifted, Magnaflow, Mac, x-pipe, 33" Maxxis

04-03-2005, 09:08 PM	#7
j602 resident douche Dothan, AL '92 XLT Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,686 Vehicle Specs	As always, great shots Rick. Svande, looks like you almost lost a bead here. __________________ Josh Loveland '92 SAS'd Explorer FOR SALE

04-03-2005, 09:10 PM	#8
Jefe Roll Over Posse Recruiter Clarksville, TN '00 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,969 Vehicle Specs	Looks like you guys had a blast. Sorry to have missed it. __________________ '00 Explorer XLT - Sold '01 Focus SE

04-03-2005, 09:11 PM	#9
svande8952 Elite Aircraft Tech Prescott, AZ '94 Sport Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 358 Vehicle Specs	There were many times where I almost lost a bead....again. That waterfall is a great obstacle Great pics Rick I hope to see more Ex's out next year. __________________ Dana 44, Ford 9'' 4.88s locked and 35s

04-03-2005, 10:03 PM	#10
Michael Moderator Elite Explorer Demon4x4 Member Houston, TX '92 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 502 Vehicle Specs	It was another great day of wheeling. The pictures do not even begin to do justice to the kind of fun we had today. Scott and Brian, it was very nice to have met both of you, I look forward to wheeling with you both again. I'll try to have my pictures up tomorrow. __________________ 92 XLT on 37's 06 Dodge 2500 CTD

04-03-2005, 10:34 PM	#11
jasonb Jackstand Wheeler Suwanee, GA '99 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 6,419 Vehicle Specs	great pics! looks like a blast! .. Attached Images __________________ JasonB --Thanks to all the great people in the military for keeping us safe.--

04-03-2005, 10:58 PM	#12
Doug Combat Sexy Crofton, MD 97 Sport Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,765 Vehicle Specs	I wish I could have made it, I spent the day busting my knuckles trying to get the explorer back on the trail. Looks like you all had a good time, maybe next time. __________________ 97 Explorer Life's hard. Wear a helmet.

04-03-2005, 11:09 PM	#13
Spas It's all Jack's fault Freakland, Pa 4 'Sploder herd Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,364 Vehicle Specs	Wow, you guys have some awesome looking terrain out there! Nice looking Explorers too Looks like a boatload of fun (literally in that one waterhole!). More pics? __________________ My machines: Blackjack, Morgan and Gator. (Plus Frankenstein, Blackjack's b!tch ).

04-04-2005, 12:13 AM	#14
FROADER Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 18,671 Vehicle Specs	Looks awesome. Great pics. __________________ Colin Ignacio FORUM RULES My Explorer - My F-150 - My vBGarage - My Videos

04-04-2005, 08:07 AM	#15
Trckmagik Ole Bag Celina, Texas 1996 Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 4,612 Vehicle Specs	Greatness. Thanks for the pics. __________________ Brian Green 1996 V-8 Explorer

04-04-2005, 12:19 PM	#16
explorerofdeath Wannabe Elite Explorer Tucson, AZ '92 XLT Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 69 Vehicle Specs	Very cool pictures... I live through you guys with your stories and pictures... wish my rig was done... __________________ '92 XLT 4x4 http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f2...h/IMG_5379.jpg ALIVE!!!... and dirty

04-04-2005, 12:44 PM	#17
FAKRWEE Elite Explorer Carlsbad, Ca. 2010 Jeep Rubicon Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 1,234 Vehicle Specs	Wow, sure sorry I missed that one. Great pics. Glad you guy's had safe fun The waterfall sure looks different when dry. Attached Images __________________ Tom "FAKRWEE" Rios Member Roll over Possee 2010 Jeep Rubicon -I couldn't conquer it so I bought it "62" & Still a legend in my own mind

04-04-2005, 12:47 PM	#18
Positive Vibes Elite Explorer Santa Cruz, Ca '94 XLT Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,098 Vehicle Specs	Looks like fun and great pics! Good to Char out there! What was the min size tires being run that day and did you guys see anyone else out there? __________________ '94 XLT, 5.5" superlift, cat back flowmaster, KKM, custom rocksliders, 33X12.5 XTerrains, 4.10's, custom bumpers, Detroit in 8.8, on board air, ARB locker in front winch,etc. What is greater than God, More evil than the devil, The poor have it, The rich need it, And if you eat it, you'll die?

04-04-2005, 12:50 PM	#19
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,137 Vehicle Specs	Somebody give Char a rope, Micheal looks way to used to this position..... __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

04-04-2005, 05:06 PM	#20
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 22,578 Vehicle Specs	The smallest tires were 35s. We heard another truck behind us on Terminator, but they never caught up. We did see some fresh tire prints on Terminator, but I didn't see any signs of recent travel on Judgement Day. Tom, I took out my tail light on the same rock that grabbed your rear window!! __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually