1965 FJ45LV to 2002 LX470

[JackA]

Went to the North Bradshaws again. Found a couple of old mine sites and some cool new areas. Good times

This first mine, name unknown, looks to have had some reclamation work done. The tailings pile was covered to keep rain water from leeching the bad stuff out into the wild.

 

[JackA]

Spotted this deer, was in a small herd of 6, along the way to the next mine site. This next stop was the Amulet Mine. Never found any tunnels or open shafts but lots of foundations and waste rock piles. Then we headed out farther and discovered this road connects to another road am familiar with......win.

 

[JackA]

and beyond the mine site......

 

[JLawson]

Very cool travels and pics Jack! Was that tree burned or is that the way the bark looks? Really cool shot!

 

[JackA]

That is an Alligator Juniper. That is how it grows naturally.

 

[JackA]

Met for breakfast at Harolds in Cave Creek before heading to the Verde Hot Springs. These beauties were parked out front. Then it was a long bumpy road to the site of an old resort and hot springs on the Verde River. It was well worth it. I had been here before but did not get to soak. This time we had the place to ourselves.

 

[JackA]

The remains of the Verde Hot Springs Resort.....circa 1920-1960. Water temps were great.

 

[JackA]

Groovy hot springs art and graffiti.......

 

[JackA]

on the way home........

 

[JLawson]

Really cool trip. Thanks for the pics as always!

 

[JackA]

Went out today and cruised around Crooks Canyon. It has alot of old homestead history. The cold and wet weather was a nice change too.

 

[JackA]

was in the 40's most the day......

 

[JackA]

First run of the year......AZ snow

 

[JackA]

cold and fluffy.......in the low 20s all day with wind

 

[JackA]

fun day

 

[JackA]

Got some goodies for the LX.

Got the lower links installed tonight. Headed out wheeling tomorrow.

 

[JackA]

Took a nice day trip yesterday out thru Walnut Canyon and the Gila River.

 

[JackA]

few more

 

[fjdiesel]

How did the new arms do? Did you flex them out a bit?

 

[JackA]

How did the new arms do? Did you flex them out a bit?

They did fine. In hindsight I would have built my own and saved a few bucks. They are nice and much beefier than oem.

The trail did have some good flexy spots, so they got a work out. Everything stayed tight too.