Arizona
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From: Prescott, AZ
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Has anyone been to Smiley Rock? Its on Mingus Mountain, about 30 minutes east of Prescott. It's supposed to be the bees knees. Basketball size and bigger rocks. Its a creek bed in the bottom of Martin Canyon, 20 some odd miles. I know where it is and how to get there, but I havent been able to go due to a rod bearing. PM me if you want directions. Maybe we can hit up some day.
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From: glendale az
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Has anyone been to Smiley Rock? Its on Mingus Mountain, about 30 minutes east of Prescott. It's supposed to be the bees knees. Basketball size and bigger rocks. Its a creek bed in the bottom of Martin Canyon, 20 some odd miles. I know where it is and how to get there, but I havent been able to go due to a rod bearing. PM me if you want directions. Maybe we can hit up some day.
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From: glendale az
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: chandler
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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From: glendale az
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0


So after wheelin yesterday I noticed an interested noise coming from my jeep while crawling up the rocks. I came home to look at why my wheel looked bent and found that problem only to find another. My u-joints were shot at the rear axle.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Prescott, AZ
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
There are some videos on youtube of the trail. Just type in "Smiley Rock Trail"
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Joined: May 2011
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From: Glendale,Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l 6Cyl
Hey guys IV been directed this way to see if maybe some of you guys. Could help. I'm in Glendale and iv got one 90 xj that has a freeze plug leaking on the back of the engine inside of the bell housing. IV never dropped a tranny before and figured maybe a fellow jeeper with experience dropping the AW4 could help me out. Its would be awesome if I could find somebody to help me do this repair in my area. I could possibly pay someone a little bit to help or buy lunccgh and a case of beer. If anyone is interested I'd appreciate it. Or atleast offer advice or tips. Thanks guys.


