View Full Version : Rubicon reminder, July 14-15
JKTXJ
May 19th, 2003, 22:19
I posted about 5 months or so ago about a Rubicon run on July 14th and 15th, just sending out a reminder. There will be a couple of XJs coming from Idaho and possibly an XJ or two from the PNWXJ group. Do we still have some local NAXJA guys wanting to come along and lead this thing? I've done it on motorcycle back when I lived in CA (a long, long time ago) but have never taken the XJ all the way through (last 4th went in from Tahoe side just up to Cadilac Hill). Anyhow, would be great to have some more XJs out there.....
JP
I have it marked on the calendar. This will likely be my first big run of the season. I have never been all the way through though, just into Spider from the loon side a half dozen times. Could be the blind leading the blind, but I believe some of our more experienced members have talked about going too.
Jeff
JKTXJ
June 3rd, 2003, 21:19
OK, Lockright for the D35 is in the mail and spare shafts are in the back tucked in next to the spare! Anybody else planning on making this run? Jes, you still coming along? By the way, I like the quarter panel armor you have on the rear, those are sweet!
JP
Ya, got it on the calender. I should be able to get some time off work by then.
Jes
JKTXJ
June 26th, 2003, 19:51
Jes (or any other Rubicon veterans), is it reasonable to think that we can start at Loon Lake on Monday morning and finish by Tuesday evening? What about camping, is Rubicon Springs the ticket if you are doing it as a 2 day? Just trying to get all the details worked out. Here's who's coming from ID, WA that I know of;
PhatXJ (97XJ, 6+" lift, locked f&r, skids, 35s)
Dave G (2000XJ, 8" lift, locked f&r, skids, 35s)
4 Runner (locked f&r, 33s or 35s, lots of mods)
Me (94XJ, rear locker, 32s, skids)
I guess I am the least equipped of the bunch with my single locker and 32s! Anyhow, between us we have spare shafts, steering, u-joints, etc. and we've all wheeled plenty in the rocks. Very much looking forward to it!!
Jes
June 27th, 2003, 10:32
The best bet is to camp at Buck Island. Then it's an easy few hours to finnish up the trail the next day.
Why do you guys want to run it in two days?
Jes
JKTXJ
June 27th, 2003, 18:49
Dave and Dave have to drive back to civilization on Wednesday so that is why the 2 day trip. Would be nice to take our time and make it a 3 day trip, but logistically it just wasn't working out. Hmm, maybe we can finish Wednesday and then they can drive back afterwards. I'll see what they think.
JKTXJ
June 27th, 2003, 19:54
Dave N (PhatXJ) can do the 3 days he said.. He can't post right now cause he's got computer issues. How ironic since he's a computer nerd ;)
JKTXJ
June 29th, 2003, 22:10
Alright, everyone can do it as a 3 day! So doing it this way, what are the camp spots if you want to finish up by midday on Wednesday? Spider Lake & then Rubicon Springs? Oh, and I saw somewhere that you make great trail margaritas Jes :party:
Anyone else gonna make this run?
Stoney
June 29th, 2003, 22:45
i think iam going to try! i need to get my 231 in first though!
stoney
OH YEA i got a SPARE for u jes! now i just need to remeber to put it in my jeep!
Its not looking good for me now. Company scheduled a training session in Foster City on the 15th for my customers. :mad: Someday I might actually get to do some wheelin away from my monitor.
Jeff
PhatXJ
June 30th, 2003, 09:37
Jason, my rig is a '96 :D
I'll be there for sure. If we decide to do it in 3 days and finish up on Wed, thats fine. Even if we have issues on Wed and I am not able to make it home, I can probably take another day off. I may take an extra day off anyway.
Jes, you better be there to guide us. Remember, we're just a bunch of rookies from Idaho :D
Jes
June 30th, 2003, 13:42
Alright.
The best bet would be to hit the trail early Monday and screw around all day taking all the hard lines(except the box ;) ) and head down to Buck and camp there two nights. It's nice to have a day just to hang out at Buck because it's so beutiful and the first day on the trail can tire ya out. With four rigs we should be able to finnish up the trail Wednesday morning in about 2-1/2 hours. The end of the trail is really easy(comparatively).
Jes
Jes
June 30th, 2003, 14:01
Originally posted by Stoney
OH YEA i got a SPARE for u jes! now i just need to remeber to put it in my jeep!
:rolleyes:
What about front tow points, tire patch kit, onboard air, non flopping around brake lines, or actually having 4WD?!?
Jes
PhatXJ
June 30th, 2003, 14:10
Sounds good Jes, if you come for sure, there should be at least 5 rigs for positively sure.
Dave N. (me)
Dave G.
Jes
Jason (JKTXJ)
Mark (4Runner)
Hopefully some of the other local guys that you know Jes can come, a couple more rigs would be cool.
JKTXJ
June 30th, 2003, 17:49
Phat, I got so tired of seeing "Project 96", I just decided to toy with ya a little. Good eye! Man, I am pumped for this Rubicon run. And my new front bumper is sweet!!! I wish I had somewhere to host a pic right now.
JP
Bugman
July 2nd, 2003, 00:25
Just a quick bit of news guys. I live very close to the trail and do a lot of wheeling up on the trail. U S Forest service just got a grant for more law enforcement officers & they're all up on the trail now. Be cool with the "frosty cool ones" while on the trail. Save ya some grief.
PhatXJ
July 2nd, 2003, 08:34
I never ever drink on the trail, but what exactly are the rules there? Just no drinking while in or operating your rig?
The sheriffs on the quads are old news. Saw them up there a few weeks ago and as long as your not being an a$$ they won't bother you.
Jes
Bugman
July 2nd, 2003, 10:55
You're right about sheriffs on quads. They're pretty good up there. Forest service just got the grant money recently & have brought on USFS officers to gear up for Jeep Jamboree. Not really a big deal but just a lot of them up there in the comming weeks. As long as you're not drinking & driving it's fine. They're mainly up there to keep a few A-Holes from ruining it for everybody else
JKTXJ
July 2nd, 2003, 21:29
We are a pretty mild crowd so no worries there. Thanks for the heads up though!! And from the sounds of it, there are a few A holes cruising the Con. I've heard a lot of talk lately about how bad it's gotten. I can't believe I am saying this, but maybe the law enforcement element on the trail is a good thing. Keep people from ruining the experience for others and getting stuff shut down. It's a shame what I saw at Easter Jeep Safari in Moab a couple of years ago. Spring breakers took over sand flats and just drove over everything in sight and then proceeded to shoot guns at all hours of the night. Makes all 4 wheelers look bad even though only a handful do it. That's one reason I really enjoy the NAXJA group. From what I have seen, everyone is very conscientious and goes to great lengths to educate others and make sure things are always "as they should be" on the trail. After all, perception is reality (a quote from my boss!). OK, that's all from me... Man, this trip is sneaking up on me.. My Jeep still is not ready. It will be though, guaranteed!
FarmerMatt
July 3rd, 2003, 06:56
You haven't wheeled with the sierra chapter yet. At least you didn't get to meet Cardinal Sin & his 2 bishops James & Ron... My kids will never be the same.
Matt
JKTXJ
July 3rd, 2003, 17:34
Nothing wrong with a little crazy :D :cheers:
JTBOSCO
July 3rd, 2003, 18:49
Well one of the Bishops could make a showing.Wouldn't want anyone to feel jipped on there trip to the con.
James
CRASH
July 7th, 2003, 14:34
OMG, am I going to have to be "sick" on Monday and Tuesday?
CRASH
48 hour flu perhaps? :D
Jes
CRASH
July 7th, 2003, 15:17
I'll have to run it by the "boss" and see what she sayz. I'm sure she is going to be really bummed that she can't go herself.
She likes nothing better than hanging about while Rubicon newbies get their cherries popped.
CRASH
LOL, don't I know it! I like having her around, layin' the smack down! :D
It just isn't the same without her.
Jes
CRASH
July 7th, 2003, 15:40
Don't I know it. I'll bring the bladder of cheap wine and we can inflate it and paste her picture on it.......it'll make us feel better, and after the first couple of pitchers, we won't even know the difference!
CRASH
Lupine
July 7th, 2003, 15:41
I'm...flattered?
:confused:
Lu
CRASH
July 7th, 2003, 15:47
Don't worry sweetie, we love you, and you could never be replaced with an inflatable facsimile.
CRASH
Those Idaho boys have now probably canceled their trip! :D :D :D
Jes
basalt51
July 7th, 2003, 16:08
You guys are to funny.
JKTXJ
July 7th, 2003, 16:46
Nope, we are still coming and even looking forward to it still. I just installed the Lock Right a couple of days ago so it's time to see how it works.
PhatXJ
July 8th, 2003, 09:59
Cool, so now Crash is gonna be there.....
My cherry is itchin' to be popped :D
CRASH
July 8th, 2003, 11:19
We'll see if I can make it or not, depends on the condition of my junk, really.
CRASH
PhatXJ
July 8th, 2003, 13:39
Well, I'll try to come up with some sort of guilt trip I can put you on to get you to get your junk ready.
:D
CRASH
July 8th, 2003, 14:02
I wish it was that simple, work is doing it's best to bring me into the office that day.
I need to quit my job and go wheeling full time!
CRASH
JKTXJ
July 8th, 2003, 23:46
Everything is finally painted and installed. Roof rack, rockrails, front bumper, etc. I had Dave G drill the 3/4" shackle holes.... he's a pro too. Dang drill bit was $23 :mad: Him and his friend came over and helped me throw my crap on. Was a lifesaver too!! I am ready to wheel.. Anyhow, I am pulling out Thursday morning and will be in Tahoe a few days then Loon Lake Saturday and Sunday night, camp spot 015. Guess if we don't see everybody at loon Lake, we will just plan on meeting at the staging area Monday morning?? Jes, you still our leader? You camping at Loon Lake? What's a good time to be on the trail by if we are gonna go in to Buck Lake?
Lupine
July 9th, 2003, 05:07
If we can get a 6am start out of here on Monday, we can meet you guys by 8am at the Loon Lake spillway (trailhead).
I think I'll go in for the day, maybe wheel in to Spider and come back out. Work beckons on Tuesday morning.......
CRASH
CRASH
July 9th, 2003, 06:49
Thinking about it some more, we could meet you all at 7am, the trail is only an hour and a half from my house.
Barring any difficulties, I'm going to try and go all the way through that day, so I'll need an early start.
CRASH
So, I'll be heading up to Andy's Sunday morning and I'll do a once over on the Jeep. I guess we'll be meeting you guys at the Loon Lake staging area Monday morning.
I assume I should bring the blender? :cool:
Jes
PhatXJ
July 9th, 2003, 15:40
Blender?
For drinks? Sure.....if it has something to do with newbies on the Con, no.
:D
Lupine
July 9th, 2003, 20:32
Jes, remind me again why we're not going up Sunday afternoon?
I'm trying to get Ken to go as well, and ride shot gun with me.
CRASH
Jes
July 10th, 2003, 00:42
Sunday afternoon, why not?
Lets go!
It'll give us an extra party night! :party:
Jes
CRASH
July 10th, 2003, 06:41
Cool, I'll get my junk smogged and the control arm bushings changed out this Friday.
Did any one see if Sean P. Lane wanted to go?
CRASH
Jes
July 10th, 2003, 15:10
Last time I talked to him he said his junk just isn't ready. I don't think he even fixed the t-case yet.
I told him if he wanted to ride along with me any time he was more than welcome to.
I guess Jason and Dave have already left? Maybe we can talk them into running into Spyder Sunday afternoon?
Jason said camp spot 015 at Loon Lake? Do you know where that would be?
Jes
CRASH
July 10th, 2003, 15:55
We'll just cruise the lakefront and keep an eyeball open. There aren't that many campspots.
PhatXJ
July 10th, 2003, 21:12
Jes, Crash.
Jason and the very soon to be wife, left this morning. I am still waaaaay up here in this god forsaken state. I will be working most of the day tomorrow, then right after work, I have a 6hr drive to Boise. Then on Sunday morning, myself (Dave N.), Dave G. (http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/grinder/pages/Grinder_022.htm) and a feller by the name of Mark in a built 4Runner (http://myweb.cableone.net/twizum007/grinder/pages/Grinder_007.htm) will be headed to Cali. We will be ariving at this campsite that Jason speaks of late Sunday evening ready to hit the trail early on Monday morn.
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Lupine
July 10th, 2003, 21:54
OK, we'll see yopu at Loon Lake then, no worries, Jes and I will keep ourselves "occupied" somehow......
CRASH
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