Rubithon 2008 June 18th- 22nd, 2008

[chappysfj40]

hey jim i am bringing a saw zall ... look me up

[petescoffee]

Rubithon is only a week away and the excitement and anticipation is building. The raffle committee has been working hard to make sure we have lots of GREAT prizes in the raffle. The sponsor page has been updated with the list of supporters of our event. Please thank them by supporting their companies, and when you order parts or see them at an event thank them for their support of Rubithon and TLCA.

Check out the updated Sponsor web page here Rubithon: the official TLCA event

Also, I want to thank all of the attendees that every year personally donate to the Rubithon Raffle by bringing prizes directly to the event. Each year we are amazed at the generosity.

Dave Thomas

[Uncle Ben]

Originally Posted by petescoffee

Rubithon is only a week away and the excitement and anticipation is building. The raffle committee has been working hard to make sure we have lots of GREAT prizes in the raffle. The sponsor page has been updated with the list of supporters of our event. Please thank them by supporting their companies, and when you order parts or see them at an event thank them for their support of Rubithon and TLCA.

Check out the updated Sponsor web page here Rubithon: the official TLCA event

Also, I want to thank all of the attendees that every year personally donate to the Rubithon Raffle by bringing prizes directly to the event. Each year we are amazed at the generosity.

Dave Thomas

Thats a very impressive list!

[Rat70Fj]

Originally Posted by peesalot

Is Sonofalandcruiser going this year ?

Yep, smellmyfinger will be there!

[wngrog]

Stoked.

[chappysfj40]

yes we are stoked here also. did my last dumb project, intalled a couple rock lights.
cheers and see you soon

[peesalot]

cruiser is runnin like shit, gonna load it up and go for it. A six pack of starting fluid outa do it.

[landcrusher909]

Originally Posted by peesalot

cruiser is runnin like shit, gonna load it up and go for it. A six pack of starting fluid outa do it.

I just picked up my 40 last night had them move the muffler it was hanging below the frame just wanted to make sure things clear Picked it up the ssholes cut off the tail pipe and muffler welded some BS other muffler on and now it sounds like a dragster CRAP and to top it off they just ran a dump at the end of the muffler YES its going back today and I will sit there in my lawn chair and babysit until its right . I need a vacation and a See you all soon

[rutbeer]

I'm going to make it, but my truck will not. :( Shipping just got outrageous with diesel prices right now.
I may be thumbing rides throughout the event though I'm riding with the fj cruisers to start with.
First Rubicon though....and that's exciting in itself. I feel fortunate just to be able to fly out and ride along.

[TRT2]

and you'll be providing a critical role for the FJ Cruises... one the Trail Teams are very excited about... serving as walking spotter!!! Most awesome.

[knoll0351]

Originally Posted by TRT2

and you'll be providing a critical role for the FJ Cruises... one the Trail Teams are very excited about... serving as walking spotter!!! Most awesome.

Heck if ya switch rides to the Thursday straight thru you could be a jogging spotter

[greenseaman]

I'm thinking of going to the end of the trail in Tahoma to watch cruisers come out on Sunday? Any directions to the end of the trail? What time will they be making it out? thanks. Is it right off Hwy 89. Thanks
scott from South Carolina

[Rat70Fj]

Get to Tahoma:

Map of Tahoma, CA by MapQuest

and there's road signs showing the prefered path.

You should see rigs at observation point by about 8am through mid day anyway.

[greenseaman]

thanks, I appreciate the info

[Mtbcoach]

Pack'n my FJC tonight for morning departure tomorrow. Hope to make into Shingle Springs by Sunday night so I can meet with the Inchworm guys Monday morning for a modification or two before meeting up with my group on Wed noon.

Can't wait to meet everyone and visit a region with my daughters that we haven't seen for over 10 years. This is going to be an epic trip for us, one which I hope makes a positive and permanent impression on my girls, making them as dedicated to being in the outdoors as I am...

[Cruiserdrew]

Originally Posted by Mtbcoach

Pack'n my FJC tonight for morning departure tomorrow. Hope to make into Shingle Springs by Sunday night so I can meet with the Inchworm guys Monday morning for a modification or two before meeting up with my group on Wed noon.

Can't wait to meet everyone and visit a region with my daughters that we haven't seen for over 10 years. This is going to be an epic trip for us, one which I hope makes a positive and permanent impression on my girls, making them as dedicated to being in the outdoors as I am...

Wow-If you are coming from NC, you will likely win the Iron Butt award. Very cool and dedicated of you in this time of expensive fuel.

There is a guy coming from France, but he isn't driving.

I'm stoked. Tons to do before next Saturday departure, though...

[landcrusher909]

Originally Posted by landcrusher909

THANKS to everyone here for all your help answering questions and all you suggestions. We are as ready as we can get. I am using this weekend to finsih packing and see how everything is going to fit LOL. See you all next week.

Originally Posted by Cruiserdrew

Yes-The water is pretty good, but I would not drink it without boiling it.

We will have our shower shelter all set up next to the 40 and 2 bags to heat up water so feel free to come over say hi and make use of it for those not bringing one .

[Uncle Ben]

My deepest apologies if this has been answered already but I not gonna take the time to search.....

What is the campfire/briquette situation? Big no-no or no problemo?

[wngrog]

Originally Posted by Cruiserdrew

There is a guy coming from France, but he isn't driving.

...

We have a guy riding with us from Germany, so that beats France

[sbechtold]

Finished the knuckle rebuild, wheel bearings, Diamond wide kit and a few other little things today. Took it out for a spin and amazingly it all stayed together. Still need to change the diff fluid, set the swr on the CB, get some more spare parts, shop, pack, drive and wheel. Looking forward to hitting the trail SOON!

[CRUZR66]

NOTE: As for Camp Fires, Maybe Depends upon the Weater, No Wind and the Caretaker in the Springs, Bring propane stoves and BBQ's, If your BBQing with charcoal check with Tony or the Caretaker First,

[peesalot]

is 600lbs to much payload for soa fj40 ? I got custom alcan springs set for 400lbs payload and 2" lift.

[65swb45]

Originally Posted by peesalot

is 600lbs to much payload for soa fj40 ? I got custom alcan springs set for 400lbs payload and 2" lift.

Previous post: truck's running like shi*; bringing 6 cans of starter fluid.

Add 600 lbs of payload.

Not a good combo there John.

Find someone to look at the truck.


Be safe...........mellonhead!

[peesalot]

that would be you, on the trail. It is not runnin totally bad, just not 100%. We'll see about a compression check, if that pans out it is goin on the trailer, prolly even if it does not pan out.

[woooody]

Originally Posted by Uncle Ben

My deepest apologies if this has been answered already but I not gonna take the time to search.....

What is the campfire/briquette situation? Big no-no or no problemo?

You'll need to pick up a fire permit, and we won't know the status of fires until Tuesday.

Propane power is the key.

If you get a permit, then you can have camp fires. They will check and ticket.

[pismojim]

Originally Posted by wngrog

We have a guy riding with us from Germany, so that beats France

If it comes down to a wrestling match (and it always does), my money is on FryDaddy - one of the those guys. Can you bring him Paul?

[TRT2]

Originally Posted by Uncle Ben

What is the campfire/briquette situation? Big no-no or no problemo?

As noted, we simply won't know for sure until Tuesday. Right now, fires appear to be a go but we are experiencing high winds and low humidity.

Bring/plan for propane cooking. Someone in your group could bring a briquette BBQ and briquettes in case fires are a good. And not too much extra weight if No Go.

There will be plenty of firewood as we are the 1st large group in each year.

I understand what a challenge this can be for those of you with long distances to travel. Sorry for the sketchy info and wishy-washy instructions.

[Kaderabek]

Originally Posted by TRT2

As noted, we simply won't know for sure until Tuesday. Right now, fires appear to be a go but we are experiencing high winds and low humidity.

Bring/plan for propane cooking. Someone in your group could bring a briquette BBQ and briquettes in case fires are a good. And not too much extra weight if No Go.

There will be plenty of firewood as we are the 1st large group in each year.

I understand what a challenge this can be for those of you with long distances to travel. Sorry for the sketchy info and wishy-washy instructions.

Propane bottle, briquette barbecue and briquettes should fit easily into my carry-on. No problem!

TJK

[Otis]

Originally Posted by woooody

You'll need to pick up a fire permit, and we won't know the status of fires until Tuesday.

If fires are a go, is there a nearby place to pick up a fire permit? Thanks!

[woooody]

There is a Ranger Station on the way up Ice House Road.