The vechile paint I'm not too worried about for the most part the scratches from Kayne Creek's forest will buff out. The damage to the rims is another story but I'm now of the mind set that wheeling causes damage so live with it, as much as possible.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
If you are going to wheel you have to let the paint thing go. Scrapes and scratches are part of it and that’s about it.

You have two choices:
a). Pay the $$ and replace the scratched bling
b). Get everything you can powder coated and rattle can the scratched parts </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Arizona Hummerboy:
We got some great trails here in Arizona. And we got some good ones around the Phoenix area.
You could say that I am a Off Road Junkie. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Would you like to share some of your favorite off-road spots? I may be headed your way (to Yuma) in the spring. I wanted to do a trail from Tuscon to Yuma without hitting the blacktop but I never found one.

Title of thread, "Where's Woodpecker Trail?"

My first thought was "Miss Piggy's butt"

Just thought you'd like to know.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Title of thread, "Where's Woodpecker Trail?"

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I thought it was 4 miles east of Hershey Highway?

Trails in the Quartzside, Yuma Area as follow.
Trail Rating( E- Easy, M-Mod, D- Diff )

1. Plomosa Mountains ( E )

2. Sand Bowl OHV Area ( D )

3. Dripping Springs ( M )

4. Palm Canyon ( E ) Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. This is home to Bighorn Sheep.
This trail is between Quartzside and Yuma.

5. Castle Dome Mountains ( M )

6. Laguna Mountain Ridge ( M )

Gila Bend, Sentinel, Why Area

1. Oatman Massacre Site ( E ) Historic site where Oatman Family was attacked by Indians. Also Butterfield Stage Rute and neaby grave sites area in this area.

2. Butterfield Stage Rute ( E ) Trail is in the Sonoran Desert National Monumen

3. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument ( E ) There is some loop trails in this area to run.

Tucson, Oracle, Nogales Area

1. Backway to Mt Lemmon ( E )

2. Rice Peak ( D )

3. Charouleau Gap ( D )

4. Chimney Rock ( D )

5. Chivo Falls ( D )

6. Gunsight Pass ( M )

7. Gardner Canyon ( M )

8. Bull Springs Road ( M )

9. Patagonia Mountains ( E )

If you hit any of these trail be sure to take lots and lots of Drinking Water with you.

And watch out for Snakes.

Thanks AZ HB!

H2 Rocks

If you need more information on a trail, or where a trail starts let me know and I will try to get information on it for you.

on the wheel covers:

I wonder if they make one that a spinner could bolt up to...

Guys - you need these.

http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/rock_rimsh2.htm

Yes. Run Photos from Upper Woodpecker with H1's (March of 2005) can be found here:

http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3146557/guest.phtml
http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3149453/guest.phtml
http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3158969/guest.phtml

It's a very doable run. The Arizona Association of 4WD Clubs rates it a 4.0 to 4.5+ out of 5.

-Steve

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
I was reading an article in Hummer Adventures magazine and it mentioned a place in Arizona called Woodpecker Trail.

Has anyone been on it, or know anything about it? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thank you for the link.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
Guys - you need these.

http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/rock_rimsh2.htm </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nice find. Anybody know how they attach? I assume that's what the "flash zinced hardware" is for...


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fubar:
Thank you for the link.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
Guys - you need these.

http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/rock_rimsh2.htm </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You replace 4 lug nuts with 4 that have the receiving end for the screws. Obviously you remove the stupid little cover.

You then mount the rock rim cover. Since everything is in a pure circle, there's no need for balancing.

From my time wheeling with H1's equipped with them - they work very, very well.

I've been saved from this type of abuse only because I run wider than stock tires that give me over an inch on each side past the rim.

If you run stock tire widths, and you wheel in shale or granite areas, your rims will get munched.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Arizona Hummerboy:
H2 Rocks

If you need more information on a trail, or where a trail starts let me know and I will try to get information on it for you. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Awesome! Thank you. If my trip becomes reality, I will definitely PM you for more info. I saved the link and info. I know there is a Park outside Scottsdale that you can go to also, and I'd like to come to that area and see some countryside.

I really like the Desert, I think it's absolutely beautiful, and I remember how surprised I was at some of the trail difficulty when I was down there last Spring. (and I found those trails by chance) I also got lucky and hit the Southwest during the 100 year bloom. It was really a site to see.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
Yes. Run Photos from Upper Woodpecker with H1's (March of 2005) can be found here:

http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3146557/guest.phtml
http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3149453/guest.phtml
http://www.clubphoto.com/_cgi-bin/ecom/tracker.pl?r=ss1.../3158969/guest.phtml

It's a very doable run. The Arizona Association of 4WD Clubs rates it a 4.0 to 4.5+ out of 5.

-Steve
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thank you! Those are great photos!
How long did it take you to complete the trail?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
If you are going to wheel you have to let the paint thing go. Scrapes and scratches are part of it and that’s about it.

You have two choices:
a). Pay the $$ and replace the scratched bling
b). Get everything you can powder coated and rattle can the scratched parts </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Hey...there's an idea. Anyone ever powder coated the whole damn rig?

Sean

When I've run it (I didn't go on that run because my truck had a dead Power Steering pump and 2 cut tire sidewalls from the prior run!), it took all day. You have to drive out to Florence Junction to the trailhead.

-Steve

No, but I've seriously thought about RhinoLining an entire truck before.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bondage:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
If you are going to wheel you have to let the paint thing go. Scrapes and scratches are part of it and that’s about it.

You have two choices:
a). Pay the $$ and replace the scratched bling
b). Get everything you can powder coated and rattle can the scratched parts </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Hey...there's an idea. Anyone ever powder coated the whole damn rig?

Sean </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Beastmaster:
No, but I've seriously thought about RhinoLining an entire truck before. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Somebody has to have done that before.

I'm driving an H3 today. When I signed the paperwork for the rental, they told me;
no smoking,
bring it back full;
and keep all 4 tires on the ground at all times. LMAO!