Rubicon in June???

Bbumbl40 · 05-16-09, 10:38 PM

In the last meeting the question was raised as to witch date we should plan on doing Rubicon. The members wanted to post up the the question: Witch date works better for the most members, 6/7 or 6/13?

Trail: Rubicon

The most famous 4WD trail of all. We are meeting up at Wentworth Springs campground on Friday to get an early start on the trail Saturday morning.

Date: Saturday, June 7th or June 13th, 2009

Meeting Time:N/A Leave Time: 8:00 am

Meeting Location: Wentworth Springs campground TBD.

Trail Difficulty: Mostly 4

Additional Equipment needed:Extra food, gas, and water. This is an overnight trip so be prepared with your camping gear.

Duration of Run: Two days.

Tread Lightly 146.460 simplex/CB Channel 3

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chicago · 05-18-09, 06:24 AM

My vote was for the 13th weekend.
The parts of the trail that we did on the Wentworth trip were AWESOME! The trails were in GREAT shape IMO.

Should be fun....
I have some work to do that I hope to get done before then.

K

rusty_tlc · 05-18-09, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chicago

My vote was for the 13th weekend.
The parts of the trail that we did on the Wentworth trip were AWESOME! The trails were in GREAT shape IMO.

Should be fun....
I have some work to do that I hope to get done before then.

K

X2. on both counts.

flexing40 · 05-19-09, 01:52 PM

I might be able to get power steering in by then, so that weekend would help me out too.

Mike

chicago · 05-19-09, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by flexing40

I might be able to get power steering in by then, so that weekend would help me out too.

Mike

Ive GOTTA SEE THIS!!!!!!!!

K

locrwln1 · 05-19-09, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chicago

Ive GOTTA SEE THIS!!!!!!!!

K

Me too, I'm going to need pictures maybe even video, since I won't be there.

Jack

rusty_tlc · 05-19-09, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by locrwln1

Me too, I'm going to need pictures maybe even video, since I won't be there.

Jack

I'm sure we could find an open seat.........

locrwln1 · 05-20-09, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty_tlc

I'm sure we could find an open seat.........

I appreciate the offer, but I will be either heading out or coming back from a week in Northeastern Nevada (Jarbidge area).

Jack

Bbumbl40 · 05-20-09, 09:04 AM

It's looking like we're going the weekend of the 13th. I'll close out the polling Friday and post the date.

I think we need to have a power steering party at Mike's.

chicago · 05-20-09, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by locrwln1

I appreciate the offer, but I will be either heading out or coming back from a week in Northeastern Nevada (Jarbidge area).

Jack

Your rig would SPANK that trail. Rubicon is SOOOO MUCH nicer than the desert...You know that you want to!

JUST DO IT!!!!

Embrace the NIMBLE WHALE!

K

rusty_tlc · 05-20-09, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chicago

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Embrace the NIMBLE WHALE!

That sounds vaguely disturbing.

rusty_tlc · 05-25-09, 08:33 PM

Much work was accomplished this weekend, all I have left to do on the axles is install the locking hubs and dick around with the spring pack a little.

Then it's just a little fab work left on the anti wrap bar and I should be good to go.

chicago · 05-26-09, 05:56 AM

Almost a YEAR later!

rusty_tlc · 05-26-09, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chicago

Almost a YEAR later!

At least I'm getting it done now.

locrwln1 · 05-26-09, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chicago

Your rig would SPANK that trail. Rubicon is SOOOO MUCH nicer than the desert...You know that you want to!

JUST DO IT!!!!

Embrace the NIMBLE WHALE!

K

There will be no embracing when it comes to the 80 on Rubicon. Not my idea of fun.

That is what Drippy is for (when I get it built up, should be this winter).

Jack

rusty_tlc · 05-26-09, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by locrwln1

There will be no embracing when it comes to the 80 on Rubicon. Not my idea of fun.

That is what Drippy is for (when I get it built up, should be this winter).

Jack

The little run Chicago and I did with Alvaro & co. would be fun for you. I don't think there was anything tougher than Deer Valley between Wentworth Springs and Loon Lake.

And as long as your that far in you could give Walker Hill a shot.

After that it would just snowball.

locrwln1 · 05-26-09, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty_tlc

The little run Chicago and I did with Alvaro & co. would be fun for you. I don't think there was anything tougher than Deer Valley between Wentworth Springs and Loon Lake.

And as long as your that far in you could give Walker Hill a shot.

After that it would just snowball.

The "snowball" is what I'm afraid of...

Glad to hear you are getting the 40 back together. Did you ever decide on what tires you were going to put on it? Or are you going to get one more season out of the Swampers?

Jack

thumper · 05-26-09, 03:36 PM

I would love to go back to rubicon. I went last year for the 1st time in my friend's FJ40. Being a long legged individual, my left leg was wrapped around his transfercase shifter for the duration of the trip. I think i still have a indentation there. Was a lot of fun though, even though he, in my estimation, tried to scare the hell outta me. I think it would be 'fun' to take an 80 on there. I think the coils would make life so much nicer than leafs, but what do i know, im just a 1 timer passenger at that. Are you guys going with the rubithon group or just as a club group going to have fun? I think once my truck is closer to being finished, i would like to try this trail out once again, this time as a driver. I dont have a lot of experience at it, but it would be fun.

home sick today with the normal flu bug.

jon.

rusty_tlc · 05-26-09, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by thumper

I would love to go back to rubicon. I went last year for the 1st time in my friend's FJ40. Being a long legged individual, my left leg was wrapped around his transfercase shifter for the duration of the trip. I think i still have a indentation there. Was a lot of fun though, even though he, in my estimation, tried to scare the hell outta me. I think it would be 'fun' to take an 80 on there. I think the coils would make life so much nicer than leafs, but what do i know, im just a 1 timer passenger at that. Are you guys going with the rubithon group or just as a club group going to have fun? I think once my truck is closer to being finished, i would like to try this trail out once again, this time as a driver. I dont have a lot of experience at it, but it would be fun.

home sick today with the normal flu bug.

jon.

We're just doing a club run, no connection to Rubithon.

Are you on the 80'scool cruiser mail list? A couple of us did a "Mini" Rubicon trip with them two weeks ago. It's a nice intro for wagon guys, a short run with excellent spotters that gives you an idea of the "flavor" of the trail without committing to run the whole thing.

chicago · 05-26-09, 07:06 PM

X2 what Rusty Said.
Great group and they make some FOOD!
That Wentworth loop was just awesome!

chicago · 05-26-09, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty_tlc

At least I'm getting it done now.

I thought I worked SLOW!!!!!

K

rusty_tlc · 05-27-09, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chicago

I thought I worked SLOW!!!!!

K

I could be driving it by tonight, all thats left on the hubs is torquing the hub selector bolts to spec. I'm hoping I can get the spring packs out tonight and ready to go back in by Friday.
I think I'll be ready to finish up the new antiwrap bar by this weekend.

thumper · 05-27-09, 11:44 AM

I think a smaller run would be more fun. While i did have a blast seeing a metric ton of toyota vehicles and other types, buggies, jeeps, and unknowns, i think a smaller group would be more my speed. once i get things finished and i know whats going on with work (whether or not i still have a job)i will make my plans then.

jon.

SARMARK · 05-27-09, 07:34 PM

Albert and I, and maybe a couple others are planning on going to the Rubicon June 13th also. We would sure like to meet up with you gentlemen, if that is okay? Keith might remember Albert from Bolivia (he drove the white Jeep). Respectfully, Mark

rusty_tlc · 05-28-09, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by locrwln1

The "snowball" is what I'm afraid of...

Glad to hear you are getting the 40 back together. Did you ever decide on what tires you were going to put on it? Or are you going to get one more season out of the Swampers?

Jack

Sorry I missed this before.

I'm thinking I'll try to get one more year out of the swampers. I'd like to go with 17" wheels and taller tires but then I think I'd need to re-gear, it's the whole snowball thing isn't it?

rusty_tlc · 05-28-09, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SARMARK

Albert and I, and maybe a couple others are planning on going to the Rubicon June 13th also. We would sure like to meet up with you gentlemen, if that is okay? Keith might remember Albert from Bolivia (he drove the white Jeep). Respectfully, Mark

I'm sure you guys are welcome.

krokarthecrooked · 05-28-09, 09:10 PM

While im hoping to make this trip not sure its gonna happen but im still planni8ng on going but we will see what happens

Dan

krokarthecrooked · 06-03-09, 09:44 PM

Well Gang not lookin like im gonna make this june run so maybe at a later date this summer but who knows amiracle might happen and i will be able to make it after all and BTW im not a good passenger ask Chicago ROFL

Dan

chicago · 06-04-09, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by krokarthecrooked

Well Gang not lookin like im gonna make this june run so maybe at a later date this summer but who knows amiracle might happen and i will be able to make it after all and BTW im not a good passenger ask Chicago ROFL

Dan

Bummer man!
I wouldnt say that youre not a good passenger, per se. Its like that old saying..."too many cooks in the kitchen..." Yeah...like that. Still love ya though, but we just need to be in control of our OWN rigs I suppose.

K