Chiva 5.21.11

[POSJ]

East of Tucson, off of Redington Rd.

 

[ed aka 87 toy]

:new::waveo you need any kind of land permits to run this and whats the dificulty level, Ive got a five short arm lift with no lockers?

 

[POSJ]

What size tires Ed?

 

[ed aka 87 toy]

235 75 15 right now just lifted it last week.

 

[ed aka 87 toy]

might have some 31 or 32 if i can find a good deal on some used ones by then.

 

[POSJ]

Might be tough getting up three feathers but it's been done. Any recovery points?

 

[ed aka 87 toy]

Ya Ive been watching u tube videos if chivas runs and I dont think The jeep is set up good enough for it yet.

 

[POSJ]

You'd be surprised what it can do. I would wait for some 31-32" tires though.

 

[ed aka 87 toy]

ya I wheeled it in ca before I came to arizona, when It had a two inch and those tires, with a club out there and it suprised the heck out of me.We will just have to see where she's sitting when the run comes up.

 

[shagy236]

I made it to chiva a few times when i had my 235's and no lift you'll have no problem, just gotta be watched to make sure you get good lines

 

[shagy236]

I think the hardest part will be coming up three feathers but it is do-able, and maybe the up hill before the falls, Plan on using your skid plates there. I now have a 4.5 inch lift and just got 33's and went out yesterday and i still hit a bit. Your lines are critical, but you can make it. These guys here on are amazing four wheelers and are the most friendly guys i've met, you'll have fun.

 

[POSJ]

shagy what size tires were you running when we went out?

 

[blackd-out-chev]

Kinda late on this...but just for future readers. We had a guy out with us the 2nd time I went out there in a bone stock 01 xj. No lift. No lockers. Tiny at tires. He made it to the falls n back without a scratch...proper line choice and take ur time is all it takes. He had some trouble getting up 3 feathers but eventually made it up un assisted. Remember if your having traction difficulties you can use your park brake to partially fool the limited slip to give you that little extra traction needed sometimes.

 

[akelts]

I wont be able to make it this time...will be in Dallas for a wedding.

 

[POSJ]

I'm a maybe, we'll see.

 

[shagy236]

I had 235's on, now its totally different from then, now the fenders are cut, it has 33 inch BFG KM2's and I took you guys' advise and put a locker in the front.

 

[Darky]

I miss Chiva. That was my first rock trail, driving my first car, 94 Geo Tracker. I ran it all the way to the falls completely stock on 225/75s. Loads of fun. Used to run it every other month or so, interspersed with Charoulough. Ran it in the XJ on 30s and it was a night and day difference. The Tracker was all about momentum, the XJ made it easy.

 

[ed aka 87 toy]

Well wont be able to make it the jeep has developed a rod knock, gotta go thru the engine.

 

[ed aka 87 toy]

Well wont be able to make it the jeep has developed a rod knock, gotta go thru the engine.

Luckly it's not a rod knock how ever the flexplate is cracked and needs to be replaced and i cant get it done by the 21st so still no for me.

 

[tobiwon]

are poeple still doing this run ?