2009 Grand Slam Southwest Dates and Location

[Pitch]

Did you still have stock axles in that, or do a swap?

G-

There is an upgraded WJ D30 up front. Out back is a HP60/9" Sunray axle.

[KevinF]

Greg/Eric:

I'm coming in around midnight on Thursday after an event that I'm at until around 9pm here in Scottsdale.

Would one of you please text me your GPS coordinates where you guys set up camp? If it's the same place as last time, then I remember how to get there. The last four digits of my cell number changed to 9541

Thanks,
Kevin

[LSRGreg]

Kevin,

I won't be there until Friday evening.. so you will beat me. But thats a great idea.. it would be cool if you could text me your GPS cords when you get there! You have my cell number on file at the shop i believe. If not, let me know.

Thanks!!

[Pitch]

Kevin, I won't be coming down until Fri morning. I plan on camping near the end of Cliffhanger, where you guys camped 2 years ago with Dan, Bryant, and Doug. As you drive in off of 89A there are some better sites on the left side of the primary forest thru-road, off of the little loop.

See you on Friday!

-Eric

[Colorado 5.9]

Have fun guys! Wish I was coming down.

[KevinF]

Alright, I got talked into "not-quite-so-primitive" camping at Dead Horse Ranch State Park...where we were last year for GSSW. It worked out really well last year with showers and all, and it's only another 10 minutes or so further than the Cliffhanger spot we camped in two years ago...less if you figure it takes 5 or so minutes to get from camp to the highway. Want to join us over there, Eric and Greg?

Here's the link for anyone interested in camping with the seven of us: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/DEHO/map.html

GPS Coordinates to park entrance

Decimal Degrees (WGS84)
Latitude: 34.753082
Longitude: -112.022116

Degrees, Minutes & Seconds
Latitude: N34 45 11
Longitude: W112 01 19

GPS
Latitude: N 34 45.185
Longitude: W 112 01.327

UTM 12N
X: 406449
Y: 3846137

Kevin

[LSRGreg]

Looks like they have room for my mini rig.. plus no generator use, so gotta pay $19 per night.. but thats all good.. don't have to listen to it run! LOL.

Im down. we'll have to use one of the pull through rv sites.. 1st come 1st serve, so i hope they have spaces available by the time we get there.

Looks like a cool spot.

I will have my fiance with me, and her bro, and his girlfriend.. so 4 total.

Thanks,
G-

[kingke2005]

I wish I could have made it. I bet it was a great time. Maybe next year. Hopefully, with Kevin's help, I will be able to get this weak 30 out of old clunker and I can start making more trail runs and less garage time. Hope you guys took lots of pictures. I know everyone is going to want to see them.

[KevinF]

It was REALLY great to see all you guys again, and to meet up to run some terrific trails. I know we had an amazing time, and very much look forward to next time.

I have photos that I'm uploading later today or tomorrow that I'll share a link to as well.

Thanks for a GREAT trip!

Kevin and staff

[jdgsxr1000]

Hey just wanted to say thanks to you guys for letting us ride along on the trip we had a blast and it was awesome! Now I am planning my trip to Moab as I have caught the CRAWLIN' bug...Kevin I'm gonna need some parts for the JK...speakin of which drove all over Phoenix today and couldnt find your shop...I think my GPS was off its meds. I will give you a call tho...KINGVM had a great time, thanks so much for the ride! You are a great bunch and I hope to make it out here again for another trip! How do I get some MallCrawlin.com stickers for my rig?

[Sandy R]

It was REALLY great to see all you guys again, and to meet up to run some terrific trails. I know we had an amazing time, and very much look forward to next time.

I have photos that I'm uploading later today or tomorrow that I'll share a link to as well.

Thanks for a GREAT trip!

Kevin and staff

Kevin, thanks for leading trails and putting on Saturday night's BBQ and also thanks to Chad, David & Eric for another fun weekend of running trails and seeing some great scenery.

[chadjans]

Thanks everyone for coming. I hope it wasn't too informal. I could sense some fustration from some of you in attendence. We were just trying to make it easy. I think next year we will do a dinner at a restaurant or some better planning for a bbg and picnic.

Sorry Greg for not letting you know about the Sunday. We were told that I17 was going to be closed to one lane between Sunset Point and almost Anthem from 9 AM to 1 PM. So we were trying to get out of town.

See you all next year!!

[LSRGreg]

no worries.. i figured that was the case, we decided to stay up there until later. We didn't hit any of the traffic by the time we went through.

Kevin, post up those pics on the picture thread!

It was great wheelin with you guys, and thanks again for the BBQ!

G-

[KevinF]

Hey just wanted to say thanks to you guys for letting us ride along on the trip we had a blast and it was awesome! Now I am planning my trip to Moab as I have caught the CRAWLIN' bug...Kevin I'm gonna need some parts for the JK...speakin of which drove all over Phoenix today and couldnt find your shop...I think my GPS was off its meds. I will give you a call tho...KINGVM had a great time, thanks so much for the ride! You are a great bunch and I hope to make it out here again for another trip! How do I get some MallCrawlin.com stickers for my rig?

Hey there, JD. I posted up the pix last night that I have, on our Picasa site, which is located here: http://picasaweb.google.com/kevinsoffroad and I also posted that link on the JK post you made as well, that one of our customers shot me a link to.

We're located at 3464 W. Earll Dr Suite C in Phoenix, 85017, just north of the I-10 freeway and just West of the I-17 freeway (Thomas/35th Ave). I'll be there today for a short time, but feel free to swing on by...would love to see you, and you can check out the JK.

Chat soon,
Kevin Fell
602.841.3355

[KevinF]

Kevin, thanks for leading trails and putting on Saturday night's BBQ and also thanks to Chad, David & Eric for another fun weekend of running trails and seeing some great scenery.

My absolute pleasure, Sandy...you're very welcome. Thank you for coming out, and your hospitality as well. I always enjoy your visits.

K

[jdgsxr1000]

Well we had to fly out Tuesday morning to go back to work
But I am planning a trip to Moab now cuz I really want to get back out that way...but I thought I would post a couple pics of my ride and let you see...